Do you think my dog is starting to have seperation anxiety?

every since we got her I have been home with her while my husband is at work during that day. when we would go out at night Alle our 10 month German Shepherd would be fine being by herself.

I recently got a job where I am gone from 8am to 4 or 5 pm. while my husbnd is gone from 7 am to 5 pm.

Alle has started to take the dirt out of our plants and cover our floor with it, tear things up and chew things (she never tore or chewed on anything before) ...like envelopes, hair clips...

Is or does my German Shepherd have seperation axiety? If not, what else could it be?

Need help soon because were fixin to get another german shepherd pup this weekend and dont want alle to show him bad habits.

Do you think my dog is starting to have seperation anxiety?

That's exactly what it sounds like, that and boredom. Have you checked on maybe finding someone you trust to go and take the dog for a good walk while you are at work? That should help alot.

Do you think my dog is starting to have seperation anxiety?

It could be that, or possibily boredom from being alone

i have a dog with seperation aniexty, but i'ven learned ways to stop her behavior of destroying things.

Do you think my dog is starting to have seperation anxiety?

sounds like separation anxiety. i had the same problem years ago with one of mine. the vet put him on "doggy prozac" for 30 days and he was good as new.

we have an Aussie that has a little anxiety problem, but we give him MELLOW MUTTS from DOGSWELL. they can get expensive because it's 1 MUTT per 15 lbs.

make sure you don't leave the pup alone with the adult for awhile. use a crate so they can get aquainted safely.

Do you think my dog is starting to have seperation anxiety?

Hi! My German shepherds love to take dirt out of the plants in the back yard.when in the house if left alone they will sometimes bring items of mine out of my room to lay with but they never chew anything up.you may want to get a crate to put your dog in while you are away this may help also they have sprays that you can put on things to discourage them from chewing things.i don't think she has separation anxiety she is just being a puppy.good luck getting another one mine are the same age apart as how yours will be. be ready for your older one to revert back on some things.be strong.good luck!

Do you think my dog is starting to have seperation anxiety?

Don't get a puppy if you will be gone that long. It can't hold it al day... unless either of you can come home and let it out or can hire someone to.

Crate her. She is probably just bored. People confuse separation anxiety with not exercising their dog enough before they leave. Exercise her well before you leave her alone, and she will likely sleep the majority of the time.

Do you think my dog is starting to have seperation anxiety?

when we first got our two rat terriers they would be fine when we were home but when we left them they would chew EVERYTHING!!! so we asked our vet and he told us that they were bored and needed a smaller space to stay in while we were gone and more toys. we bought a baby gate thing and some more toys and they've been fine since then.

Do you think my dog is starting to have seperation anxiety?

We have a 12 year old Border Collie. When he was a pup he NEVER chewed on anything he wasn't suppose to because we had a basket full of aprox. 30 toys!! :) Just in the last 2 years he has been up to no good when we are away from home. He chews on door jams, closet doors etc. We figured out that he only chewed up things when there was a thunderstorm or when construction/renovation was close by (the loud sound of hammers, saws etc.). We found that by exercising him more often seems to lesson the anxiety. I found some great tips and ideas on this website that has helped with our fur friend.

http://dogtime.com/home-daycare.html

Do you think my dog is starting to have seperation anxiety?

No way to tell without a professional consultation. She is home alone a lot and bringing a puppy into the mix may make her more anxious (this is a lot of change in a short period of time for her). You may want to seriously consider a professional evaluation of her behavior in the context of your household schedule and changes.

see links for more on separation anxiety and also on how to choose a professional animal behaviorist. Good luck.

Do you think my dog is starting to have seperation anxiety?

It sounds like your dog is bored. I would recommend some heavy duty exercise before you go out in the morning and then some toys in a confined space before you go out. An exhausted pup will sleep most of the day or at least relax.

Also if you can pop back in the day to let your dog out for a quick run and toilet - i dont' think a 10mth old can hold their bladder all day.

Do you think my dog is starting to have seperation anxiety?

It sounds as though Alle is definitely upset that you're gone all day now. It could be the beginning of separation anxiety issues or possibly just boredom!

German Shepherds bond very closely with their owners and she's probably feeling confused and stressed by your absence.

There are a few things you can do. If she's crate trained I'd suggest you leave her in the crate while you're gone so that she can't destroy things. If she's not crate trained, then confine her to one room that's pretty much dog-proofed. Either way make sure she also has some sturdy (as you know GSD's can chew up most toys!), chew toys to keep her busy. You can find a good selection of tough toys here http://www.the-puppy-dog-place.com/indes...

Also, try leaving the TV or radio on so the house doesn't seem so empty. You can even record your voice and play it back to her as it will help her feel less lonely. See some great ideas here http://www.the-puppy-dog-place.com/dog-s...

Products that are pheremone-based, and release a calming scent into the air (noticeable only to dogs) such as Comfort-Zone plug ins, can be very helpful. Also natural products such as Rescue Remedy can be given to Alle to help her relax. These are totally safe and don't have any of the side-effects of medications etc. Find the best, recommended products for relieving separation anxiety here http://www.the-puppy-dog-place.com/dog-s...

I would also make sure that you're giving Alle enough exercise. These are high energy dogs who get bored and destructive if they're not kept busy and occupied. Be sure to take her for a long walk before work, and afterwards. And give her a vigorous play-time sometime in the evening. If it's possible for someone to visit around lunchtime to take her out for a walk or just a play in the back yard and some company, that would probably help a lot and break up a long, lonely day for her. If you can't do it yourselves, maybe a friend, family member or neighbor would be willing to help out. Even get a petsitter/dog-walker maybe?

It may be that the new puppy will provide Alle with some company and help her feel less lonely while you're gone. But do be sure not to leave them alone together until they've had a chance to really get used to being around each other and you're sure there's not going to be any problems between them.

Find out more about separation anxiety at the webpage below. Best of luck.