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How do you deal with Greyhound separation anxiety?

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A good strategy for dealing with separation anxiety is to gradually get the dog use to being alone. Start with short departures where the dog has an excellent chance of not becoming anxious (may be seconds). Once the dog is comfortable with these short departures, gradually increase the time the dog is left alone.


Do most greyhounds have separation anxiety?

Luckily, it is unusual for adult greyhounds to suffer from true separation anxiety. Adult dogs are typically used to spending time alone, so better at coping. Puppies, adolescent dogs and lively versions of the lurcher are more likely to be worry about being left alone alone.

Why is my greyhound so clingy?

A bored dog may become clingy because he doesn't have anything better to do. You're their main source of entertainment, so if your dog gets excited when he's following you around it may be a sign that he's bored and looking for something to do.

How do I fix separation anxiety in my dog fast?

How to treat minor separation anxiety1Don't make a big deal out of arrivals and departures—talk to your dog in a calm voice when you're leaving or returning.2Establish a word or action that you use every time you leave that tells your dog you'll be back.Does your dog freak out when you leave? - The Humane Society of ...

Is there a cure for separation anxiety in dogs?

Anti-anxiety medication can help a dog tolerate some level of isolation without experiencing anxiety. It can also make treatment progress more quickly. On rare occasions, a dog with mild separation anxiety might benefit from drug therapy alone, without accompanying behavior modification.

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