No one loves when dog barkng goes into overdrive. Dogs bark naturally for any number of reasons, but when it gets to be excessive, this can cause problems not only for your own household, but can also create tension within your neighborhood.
Did you know that an estimated 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs each year? An ad that often runs for a US lawyer recently claimed to have won a settlement of three hundred thousand dollars for a client whose child had been bitten by a dog.
If your pet becomes upset whenever you must leave, your pet may have separation anxiety.
One of the first things to do is to check to see if the “acting out” is actually due to separation anxiety or if it a symptom of something else. We suggest the excellent behavior tip sheet found on the HSUS site which can help you to determine if your pet is suffering from separation anxiety or not.
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