Will my dog eventually stop crying when I leave?
Cara Breitenberg
2025-07-30 02:40:49
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Dogs are social animals, and they need to learn that it is alright to be left at home on their own. Some dogs feel anxious when they are left alone and may display unwanted and sometimes destructive behaviours as a result. Separation anxiety can develop in dogs for a number of reasons, but the most common is that they have never learned that it is ok to be alone. Dogs are a naturally social species and it’s normal for them to stay close to their social group which is why they can become anxious when left alone. A behaviourist will be able to work with you to help change the way your dog feels and behaves. In most cases of separation anxiety, behaviour modification programmes alone are sufficient to resolve the problem.
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