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- Why using Kong is effective in separation anxiety
- How Should You Use Kong for Separation Anxiety
- What should you do if Kong doesn't alleviate separation anxiety
There are many dogs that suffer from separation anxiety when their owners leave them alone at home. During this time they spend alone they may constantly bark, urinate indoors or destroy the entire house because of the great anxiety they feel.
So, in order to control this behavior in this PeritoAnimal article, we will explain how you can use Kong to treat separation anxiety.
Still, remember that to get an efficient result and for your dog to stop suffering from this problem, you should consult a properly competent ethologist or professional.
Why using Kong is effective in separation anxiety
Unlike other toys we find for sale, Kong is the only one that ensures the safety of our pet, since it is impossible to be ingested and it is also not possible to break it, as we can find it from different strengths.
Separation anxiety is a very complicated process that newly adopted puppies often go through, as it is difficult for them to get used to their new lifestyle. These puppies are often sad when their owner leaves the house and act inappropriately with the hope that they will come back, chew on furniture, urinate at home and cry, these are some of the typical behaviors.
The dogs find in Kong a way to relax and enjoy the moment, a very useful tool in these cases. Read on to find out how to use it.
How Should You Use Kong for Separation Anxiety
For a start you should understand what Kong is, it is a toy that you should fill with food, it can be food, dog biscuits and pate, in the variety you will find motivation for your dog.
To alleviate separation anxiety, you should start use Kong for 4-7 days when at home, in this way the dog will face the toy in a positive way and will see this moment as a moment of relaxation.
Once the puppy understands how Kong works and associates it in a fun and relaxed way, it will be able to start leaving it as usual when it leaves the house. You should continue to use Kong from time to time when you are at home.
By following these recommendations, your dog will begin to relax when you are not at home, thus decreasing his separation anxiety.
What should you do if Kong doesn't alleviate separation anxiety
Separation anxiety is a problem that creates stress in our pet. For this reason, if using Kong we can't make this situation better, we should think about resort to an expert ethologist or a canine educator.
In the same way that we would take our child to the psychologist if he had a mental or anxiety problem, we should do it with our pet. Relieving the dog's stress will help you achieve a happy, healthy and peaceful dog.
