By Sitdropstay
02/28/2013
Separation
anxiety in dogs is becoming a major problem over recent years. George Lygidakis,
SitDropStay Head Trainer and Director, talks about how this problem can be
prevented with the right relationship and dog training in Brisbane.
Just like human beings, pets also have
their own personal and psychological issues. Separation anxiety is a condition
that gets triggered whenever canines are separated from their owners. “They
feel insecure when that person isn’t with them. They’re addicted to the
attention, the stimulation, the affection, or sometimes even the unhealthy
emotional connection. They’ve lost control of that person or may even fear for
that person’s safety,” Lygidakis explains.
Whenever they are left alone, they tend to
display disruptive and destructive behaviour that can cause harm to others.
Common initial symptoms include whining, salivation, pacing, howling, barking,
chewing, scratching, urinating, defecating, or digging. The moment the
anxieties peak, self-harm, destruction of properties, and aggression towards
others occur.
In order to tackle this problem and
guarantee the safety of the canine and those around it, George Lygidakis
suggests both short- and long-term solutions. “Short-term solutions to stop the
symptoms include a safe and sheltered environment, bark collars, doggie day
care, a house sitter if you’re going away, thunder shirts, a radio for calming
background noise, or toys or clothes that have your scent.” In order to
permanently address the problem, he adds that “a long-term solution to deal
with the root cause should be implemented.”
In a dog’s psychological state, owners are
considered as their pack leaders. If an owner could not meet this role, George Lygidakis
says that unnecessary stresses and anxieties are brought about, adding, “I find
that the most common cause is when a weak canine has become the pack leader
through excessive affection or attention, or a lack of rules or boundaries.
These canines need constant attention from you to confirm their status and will
panic when you leave.”
Shaping the canine’s mind set is critical.
“As pack leader, you should ensure that you create composed behaviour before
you leave and when you arrive home. Be collected and self-assured, and give no
affection until your pet is calm and passive. Leaving or arriving in an
emotional, anxious or excited state is not the behaviour of a leader, and it
creates anxiety in your pet.”
In order to get professional guidance in
dealing with pets and to achieve the best behaviour for canines, owners may
invest on dog training in Adelaide. Visit http://www.sitdropstay.com.au/ for
more advice and information.
About SitDropStay
Sitdropstay is premium home training and
behaviour company for dogs in Australia that offers a natural, and holistic
approach in dealing with canines.
It is comprised of a team of experts that
offer a tested and proven approach to both correcting unwanted behaviour and
rehabilitating dogs with problems. The company guarantees clients with
effective, immediate, and lasting results.
They currently offer dog training in
Adelaide, Canberra, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Cairns.
George Lygidakis, Sitdropstay’s Head Trainer and Director is the
featured Dog Behaviourist on the “All About Animals” TV show that is
airing currently on Australia’s Foxtel and Commercial TV.
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