Skoleåret begynder på ny, og det er en spændende tid for både børn og forældre. Børn får se deres skolevenner igen og fortsætter med at udvikle disse dyrebare sociale obligationer og fylde noget uddannelse her og der, mens forældre har huset tilbage til sig selv i et par måneder. Tilbage til skoletiden er dog ikke en stor fest for hvert familiemedlem. Kæledyr, især nye kæledyr, som ikke er vant til at tilbringe meget tid alene, kan finde sig selv forvirrede med den manglende daglige opmærksomhed og selskab, som de er vant til i sommermånederne. Dette kan føre til alskens skam, kaos og uønsket skade på ejendom. Så i betragtning af sæsonen har vi besluttet at genoptage et rettidigt emne og tale om hunde med separationsangst.

Separation anxiety is a serious condition for dogs that can cause a lot of suffering. As extremely social animals, pack life is vital to a dog’s mental and social wellbeing. Puppy separation anxiety can be especially severe, so it’s important to take cautionary measures to keep a young pup from suffering unnecessarily. If symptoms are ignored, you’ll be in for a great deal of expense and time spent cleaning up tantrum related messes. An anxious dog will try anything to get out of the house so they can find their owners. That means wrecking blinds, chewing walls, and other general mischief.

To minimize a dog’s discomfort and prevent the expense involved in repairing chewed up baseboards, it can sometimes be necessary to take some precautionary measures. Here is a short list of preparations you can enact to keep your pet’s anxiety to a minimum.

Sådan hjælper du en hund med separationsangst

Hunde lider af separationsangst, fordi de bliver ensomme uden menneskelig interaktion. Der er nogle få metoder til at lindre den mentale lidelse forårsaget af separationsangst. At lade en radio være en måde at hjælpe hunden med at føle sig godt tilpas. Tilstedeværelsen af baggrundsstøj kan bryde ubehageligheden ved fuldstændig stilhed.

Candice A. fra Winfield, West Virginia

A simple yet effective technique for getting your dog used to you leaving and returning is to conduct mock excursions. This means getting ready to leave, perform your whole routine, suit up, put on your shoes, grab your keys/wallet/what have you, and walk out the door. Wait a few moments, and then return. Each time your perform this exercise, extend the amount of time between leaving and returning. This will reassure the dog that you will always come back.

You also need to master the ritual of leaving and returning. In general, it’s not a great idea to make a big deal out of it. Don’t dramatize things by stopping, stooping, and showering your dog with affection. Get your things and get out of dodge. The same goes for returning. Come in and handle your business before acknowledging your dog’s welcoming onslaught of slobbery kisses. If this feels too cold, you’re welcome to leave with a parting word. Though this is mostly for your benefit, the dog doesn’t really mind if you forget to say goodbye, just so long as you come back and provide food, water, and lots of affection.

4. Blinkende kompis

Velkommen Lee

That’s all for now. Have fun at all the back to school functions and fall fun that accompany this busy season!