There is no one solution to curing puppy anxiety, but creating a happy, healthy and safe environment for your puppy to feel loved and supported is a step in the right direction.
One thing no one ever told me about bringing home a sweet little puppy was the chance that they could suffer from anxiety. “Dogs can have anxiety?”, I asked myself the first time I started Googling my miniature schnauzer’s symptoms. For close to three months, it felt that nothing could soothe my puppy, no matter how much love and affection I was giving to him.
As an anxious person myself, seeing my puppy restlessly howl and cry throughout the night would only heighten my emotions and leave me to wonder what I could do to help. It especially concerned me that Piglet was so codependent on me considering that his sister, Sky, never showed signs of anxiety.
While teaching them that separation is okay, it’s also very important to socialize your puppy with other dogs to curb anxiety, according to Ann Eliopulos, DVM, Wag! advisory board member and veterinarian. “Start training early. Puppies are like little sponges and can learn so much more than we give them credit for,” she says.
I found that during the day I could get a lot more things done once Piglet and Sky were down for a nap, and they were both more inclined to do so once they had eaten a big meal or chewed on a bone for an hour. But it’s not just the food that mellows them out, it’s the mental work as well. “There are lots of great puzzle toys on the market,” says Satchu. “Make them work for their treats.
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