My dog barks in crate & poops. How to stop separation anxiety?

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Dog barks in crate even if ignored. And poops everywhere if not crated. I’m never gone more than four hours. I don’t know what to do, I’m driving my roomates insane. HELP ME. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 9 months and 14 days old | 6 lbs

Lauren Kennedy, DVM · Accepted Answer

It sounds as if Buster has some separation anxiety. I usually recommend that with cases like this you initiate crate training, which you have already done, so that’s great. Crate training can take a few weeks but once he is used to the crate he will begin to feel safe there. I would also recommend taking him on a fast paced walk for 20-30 minutes before you have to crate him to help drain some of his nervous energy. You can also try giving him a chew toy like a kong in the crate to keep him distracted. If these tactics do not work I would recommend talking to your vet about starting him on an anti anxiety medication for when you are away. I hope this helps. Good luck. Please let us know if you have any additional questions!

My dog barks in crate & poops. How to stop separation anxiety?

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