My dog is 8 months old and starts barking and scratching the door whenever I leave. I’ve tried leaving toys and treats, but it still gets anxious. Any advice?
Building confidence with short, successful periods alone might help more than leaving lots of toys and treats. Try it in intervals of short 5 to 10 mins and reward calm behaviour. The goal is often helping them learn that you’ll always come back.
Also creating a small safe space in the room or crate training could help deal with anxiety.
Patience and repetitive training with rewards is the way to go i think 🧡
Hi! I had the same issue. You can try giving your pet one of your worn clothes or anything that has your scent on it, as it can help them feel more secure. You can also play some calming music for dogs on YouTube.
For the first few days, practice leaving them alone for just a short time. Then, gradually increase the separation time little by little so they get used to it.
