Overcoming Separation Anxiety - Bowhill Boarding Kennels Brisbane

Some sound advice for all pet lovers is to find a dog kennel that can take care of your dog while you are away, like Bowhill Dog Kennels Brisbane.  More than most pets, dogs require constant attention and stimulation - even if it is for a relatively short period.  Consistently leaving your dog alone at home can lead to the development of behavioural problems associated with separation anxiety.  The pet becomes so attached to the owner that the animal cannot cope when separated. However, like with many problems, prevention is better than a cure. So instead of leaving your dog alone for extended periods, look at finding a dog kennel that can give your dog the love, care, attention and stimulation that they need .
Surprisingly, about 10% of all dogs experience separation anxiety. The irony of this is that the associated behavioural problems are one of the major factors that contribute to dogs being abandoned or left at an animal shelter. Sure signs that your puppy may be exhibiting early stages of separation anxiety include excessive barking, destructive behaviour and urinating inside when you’re not around or following you everywhere that you go and overly excited greetings when you get home.
One of the major causes of separation anxiety results from not socialising your dog as a puppy. As pack animals, dogs need to regularly interact with other animals. Expose your puppy to hundreds of new experiences. Introduce them to all sorts of people and dogs in different situation: at home, in the park, at the beach. Don’t worry, your puppy won't feel overwhelmed; in fact the experience will be enjoyable and eagerly welcomed.
If your dog is already showing signs of separation anxiety there are a number of things that you can do to help. First of all, try and ignore all the attention seeking behaviour. You could also try leaving your pet for very short periods of time. Step outside for a minute, and then come back in before they make a sound. Keep doing this extending your time. Or you could make sure that your pet is entertained while you are away. Leave your pet at a doggy day care or dog kennel. Taking positive steps to break the anxiety will naturally lead to better behaviour and a much more healthy and enjoyable relationship.
Of course if time constrains you from giving your puppy life experience, Bowhill Dog Kennels Brisbane can help. With terrific services and plenty of socialising, your puppy will grow when they visit. Whether the stay is for a day, a weekend or a week you know that your dog will be better from a stay at Bowhill Dog Kennels Brisbane.