New husky barks alone. How to control barking from separation anxiety?

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I recently adopted a 4 year old husky from a lady who could not take care of him. When he's with people he's perfectly fine. But when he's alone he barks incessantly. What do you recommend to control the barking? Pet's info: Dog | Husky | Male | neutered | 90 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It could be that Oakley is suffering from separation anxiety, causing him to bark when he's alone. I recommend crating him when you are gone. The crate will provide him a small space where he can feel safe in it when you are gone. You will have to slowly train him to get used to a crate. Start putting him in it when you are home and sitting nearby so he doesn't think you are abandoning him, and slowly increase the time he is in it. He can have toys in the crate, and puzzle toys with treats in it that he has to figure out how to get the treats out. You can put a tablespoon of peanut butter in a Kong toy and freeze it in the freezer overnight, then give it to him in the crate. That will keep him occupied for a while. Finally, you can get a pheromone diffuser called DAP that helps dogs with anxiety and pair that will a DAP pheromone collar that releases pheromones when in contact with his skin. If these methods do not help him, then I recommend having him seen by a vet to discuss the use of anti-anxiety medications. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

New husky barks alone. How to control barking from separation anxiety?

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