Housebound Dogs by Paula Kephart

Author:Paula Kephart
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Published: 2000-03-25T16:00:00+00:00

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Medication Can Help

Some breeds are genetically prone to anxiety. If your dog is the anxious type, discuss treatment with your veterinarian. She can prescribe antianxiety medications if your dog’s symptoms warrant it. Medication will not cure your dog’s tendency to be anxious, but it can tone it down enough so that it does not overwhelm her. Once her anxiety is at a manageable level, she can respond much better to behavioral training to alleviate the anxious reactions.

Give yourself enough time in the morning to go through your routines, including exercising your dog, without feeling hurried or rushed. If necessary, get up earlier or do some “morning” chores the night before, such as making a lunch or ironing your clothes. Encourage other members of your househould to take similar steps so that everyone is starting the day in a tranquil manner. Not only will this help start your dog’s day right, but you’ll find your own day goes more smoothly, too.

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