My problem: Our yappy little dogs
Hi everyone. I'm new the group but I've been lurking for a while. I have learned a lot. We have not bought our RV yet. DH retires in June or July so we are deep into researching. We have a problem ...
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I think crate training is usually a good idea, but do keep in mind that it's more common than not for dogs with SA to NOT like crating, and in fact it often worsens their anxiety, sometimes tremendously.
Here is a good article on separation anxiety from the Housing SPCA. Their comment on crating:
Differences like this are why I said earlier that dealing with SA is a whole different matter than just dealing with a barky dog.
Here is a good article on separation anxiety from the Housing SPCA. Their comment on crating:
For some dogs with minor cases of C.S.A. the crate may cause a calming effect. For the majority of dogs with separation anxiety, a crate only intensifies the dog’s stress and panic. These dogs may injure themselves in an attempt to escape from the crate. As a general rule it is not a good idea to crate a dog with C.S.A.
Differences like this are why I said earlier that dealing with SA is a whole different matter than just dealing with a barky dog.
