Is my dog's destruction due to separation anxiety when I leave?

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How can I stop my dog from destroying things while we are not home? He is a 3 year old rescue, and he is rarely home alone as I have roommates. It seems like as soon as I leave, even if my roommates are around, he then starts chewing and ripping apart things in our room. He gets at least 2 long walks a day and plays with our roommates dogs all the time. Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | neutered

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

It's possible Ares has a bit of separation anxiety going on. if he's destroying things even under the supervision of your roommates, it might be time to look into crate training or keeping him housed in a kitchen or laundry room that has few destroyable items in it to prevent him chewing on stuff. If he's feeling anxious, a pheromone collar (they have dog versions of Feliway) can help by releasing a calming pheromone that may help lessen his anxiety while you're gone. Offering chew and puzzle toys that are safe for dogs is also a good distraction to help keep him occupied with that instead of something he shouldn't chew on. If that doesn't help, looking for help from a trainer or veterinary behaviorist in person is a good next step.

Is my dog's destruction due to separation anxiety when I leave?

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