Resources: Fear, Anxiety and Socialization

Does your dog whine and cry every time you leave the house? Perhaps it starts before you can even put on your shoes. Have you ever come back to a shredded bed, or to get your keys and return to poo and pee even though you just took your dog out 10 min ago?

“My dog HATES going to vet!” “Clipping my dog’s nails is a full out wrestling match!” “My dog runs away when the bathtub runs!” If any of these comments or sentiments sound familiar, learning the “

The first 40 minutes the dog is alone is when they usually exhibit anxious behaviors. The anxious behaviors can include destructive behavior, house soiling, excessive vocalization, barrier frustration, self-harm (some dogs may chew themselves or harm themselves trying to escape a crate or room), excessive drooling and restlessness.