schistad; wrote: if i got a dog with seperation anxiety what are some ways to fix it?
Alone training to start...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGxhcb-itO4 and really training is going to be key.
Also change up your routine so there are less predictors to the dog when you are going to leave. Put on your coat like you are going to leave and sit back down for awhile before putting the coat away. Do the same with your keys, purse, phone, whatever. For girls, doing their makeup an hair can be a predictor so they do it at other times when they aren't going out. The more you can do this (several times a day would be great) the faster your dog will forget those things are associated with you leaving.
Make sure the dog is tired before you leave and leave it with a safe puzzle toy preferably one that is/you trained to be of high value. Only give this when you leave, take it away when you come home. Practice leaving for short periods of time, give the toy, then take it back when you come home. After a while your dog should hopefully decided that you leaving is a good thing. Slowly up the amount of time the dog is left alone.
When you come home ignore the dog for awhile (10-15mins for example), you want to act like leaving and returning are nothing to get excited about.
Of course there are a whole host of calming products out there you can try, though none will work on their own. Some people find leaving a TV or radio helps, or giving the dog a piece of clothing with your scent on can help too.
If the separation anxiety is truly that (and not the more common isolation distress) then you might need to get professional help. It might even be necessary to looking into doggie daycare, a pet sitter, or a dog walker. They also have devices which you can set up in your house to see, talk to, and even dispense a treat to your pets while you're away via an app.
Here's another video on the subject...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqPQKLh883s