Tag: separation anxiety
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Back to Work? Prevent Your Dog from Separation Anxiety
Many dogs struggle when left alone, and households adjusting to a return to on-site work should plan for gradual changes to prevent stress-related behaviors. Recognize separation anxiety: signs and severity Separation-related distress commonly shows as excessive vocalizing, destructive behavior, pacing, drooling, or inappropriate elimination when a dog is alone. [1] Signs often start within the…
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Dog Alone in the House – How Long Can Your Dog Be Left Alone?
Many dog owners need to balance work and life demands with their pet’s welfare when deciding how long a dog can safely be left alone in the home. Recommended Alone-Time Limits by Age and Life Stage Typical maximum alone time and bladder-control notes by age group Life Stage Typical Maximum Alone Time Bladder/Bowel Control Note…
