My dog has bad separation anxiety. How to stop chewing and peeing?

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She has really bad anxiety if she thinks I’m leaving or when I do. She’s housebroke and goes to the bathroom everywhere and tried to chew through door in a hr and a half. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 9 months and 10 days old | 26 lbs

Makenzie Kurth, DVM · Accepted Answer

This is consistent with severe separation anxiety and will need some medical help. Talk with your vet about anti-anxiety medication which can help tremendously. (There are many different kinds.) Even with that, you will probably have to do some training and counter-conditioning. Work with a trainer or behaviorist if needed. Crate training helps some dogs with separation anxiety but can actually make some dogs worse so consider that if you’d like to try. Please note that training is very likely to fail without the medication. Eventually, you may be able to wean off of the medication but some dogs need something long-term. Best wishes to you and Penny May!

My dog has bad separation anxiety. How to stop chewing and peeing?

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