Have you ever come back from a dinner, movie, or some other activity and found that your dog has been mischievous? Maybe you walked in and a pillow was torn up; a table leg had been chewed upon; or your perfectly house trained canine had left you a present or two. Did you draw a conclusion as to why it happened or simply chalk it up to a dog being a dog? Well, with that in mind let me toss a term I use sometimes for this behavior, "D-Day Dogs", dog, disconnection disorder. No, I’m not applying for a copy write on that term. So, use it at your own digression. Dogs are a very socio-grouping animal. If they do not exhibit confidence; appear to be unsure in certain situations; fall short of understanding of what is anticipated; or simply appear to be nervous in unfamiliar situations, it would be normal for them to be frustrated or nervous when you leave them alone for an extended period. These signs could stem from abuse, if you have adopted an older dog, isolation from others, or lack of proper training in the puppy stage. Think about your own behavior when you are waiting on a date or someone left without informing you of the details; you were nervous or anxious and your dog is demonstrates similar behaviors. So, now that we have identified possible causes of the issue, we can take steps to address it.

• Confirm the dog’s position in your home life structure, their social position. Display dominance when you are leaving, remember a dog has a natural tendency to a structured social order.
• Run or walk you dog prior to leaving. This is a good starting point because your four legged friend will be ready to relax when you get back home and leave.
Restrict your dog. (Kennel, porch, crate, etc..) This is not a punishment. Gradually familiarize your dog to a confined space. It will keep the animal from bad habits and will alleviate some of the stress. Make sure your crate has flooring, like the flooring BioLux international carries. Pet Grooming Supplies After the steps above, present the dog with a chew toy or raw hide when leaving and attempt to find the remains when you get home. This will eventually work as a trigger and they will become acclimated to your departure and return. Finally, try short period. Start the behavior modification by leaving for 1 minute, then 5, then 10, etc. As a socially structured animal, the dog wants security. Living in a pack and having a defined role provides the dog with security and when you leave, alpha dominant the dog loses some of that security and becomes anxious, developing bad habits. Your friend is not punishing you, nor is he/her a bad dog. It is a very natural response to insecurity. So, try these behavior modifications and if you have any suggestions that might help others,
Email Mr. Woof Woof Dog Kennel Floor Mail