Why does my dog chew the door when I'm gone? How to make him stop?

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When we leave the house, we leave our dog at the end of the hall using a gate so that he doesn’t escape. when i came home earlier, i saw that he chewed up the wooden part at the bottom of the door as well as the door sweep. how do i stop the behavior and why was he chewing on it? could it be because i forgot to turn on the lights in the hall before i left the house and he was in the dark for too long? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 4 months and 19 days old | 14.6 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

It is possible he has a touch of separation anxiety. It may stress him a bit when you leave the house. Mild cases can be remedied by desensitizing him to your absence. This is done by leaving him along for ever increasing periods of time. Prepare to leave the house multiple times daily. Leave sometimes and other times stay. Do not make a big deal about leaving or returning. Ignore him for 15 minutes or until he settles down upon your return. A special toy or treat can be used to distract him just before you leave. Pick up the toy as soon as you get home. A pheromone product, such is the Adaptil collar or DAP plug in diffuser, may help decrease any anxiety. There are also oral supplements that can calming him down some.

Why does my dog chew the door when I'm gone? How to make him stop?

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