My dog can't be left alone. How do I train him for separation anxiety?

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Ive not been able to work for 10 mnths so Ive been home w my dog everyday.(1-5 yr old mal ebeagle) Now my dog cant be left alone. He cant even put put in a separate room when Im home without going crazy. He scratches the carpet, jumps at the door and chews at the door frame in attempt to get out. Ive also tried to put him in a cage but he hates that even more & has bent and broken the metal bars. im able to get a job now so I really need to train him to be alone and be okay while he's alone. Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 5 months old | 20 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor guy. With this level of anxiety and what sounds like separation anxiety I would suggest both medical therapy and behavioral training to help Dexter revert back to his normal self. Here is a website link to help find behaviorist in your area https://iaabc.org/consultants Behaviorist are certified and trained to help pets get through anxiety issues like Dexters. In conjunction with this training you will need to get Dexter on anti-anxiety medicaiton prescribed by your vet. I would suggest Fluoxetine or Clomicalm used consistently for the first 2-3 months and then he may be able to taper off the medicaiton. Other helpful add-ons that may also help are- 1)Pet thundershirt, 2) Adaptil collar. However these should only be used in conjunction if desired, they likely won't work as a solo therapy. I hope that your pet Dexter is able to get over his anxiety issues. Best wishes with his therapy and take care. Here is more info on Separation anxiety in pets http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=3144

My dog can't be left alone. How do I train him for separation anxiety?

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