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Separation anxiety in unfortunately a big problem for many dog breeds such as Patterdale terriers and Weimeranas. It’s very stressful for a dog to suffer with separation anxiety and so it’s important to be able to recognise the signs of separation anxiety in dogs so that you can put training in place that they might need. Here are the main signs of dog separation anxiety…
Crying and Barking
If you hear crying and barking the second you close the door, you know that it is stressful for your dog to see you leave the house. In the worst cases, the barking and howling can last for the whole time that you are out. It’s one of the most common signs of separation anxiety in dogs.
Destructive Behaviour
Your dog may start to display destructive behaviour if it is suffering from separation anxiety, because of boredom and stress. This could involve chewing things up — one of the naughtiest things my Patterdale has ever done was to chew up my husbands glasses! At extreme levels this can include chewing furniture and even windows and doors to try and get out…
