{"id":22800,"date":"2022-03-25T11:11:25","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:11:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-your-dog-to-stop-peeing-in-the-house-when-you-leave\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:11:26","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:11:26","slug":"how-do-you-get-your-dog-to-stop-peeing-in-the-house-when-you-leave","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-your-dog-to-stop-peeing-in-the-house-when-you-leave\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you get your dog to stop peeing in the house when you leave?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-your-dog-to-stop-peeing-in-the-house-when-you-leave\/#How_do_you_get_your_dog_to_stop_peeing_in_the_house_when_you_leave\" title=\"How do you get your dog to stop peeing in the house when you leave?\">How do you get your dog to stop peeing in the house when you leave?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-your-dog-to-stop-peeing-in-the-house-when-you-leave\/#Why_does_my_dog_wee_in_the_house_when_left_alone\" title=\"Why does my dog wee in the house when left alone?\">Why does my dog wee in the house when left alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-your-dog-to-stop-peeing-in-the-house-when-you-leave\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_peeing_with_separation_anxiety\" title=\"How do I stop my dog from peeing with separation anxiety?\">How do I stop my dog from peeing with separation anxiety?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-your-dog-to-stop-peeing-in-the-house-when-you-leave\/#How_do_you_stop_your_dog_from_peeing_in_the_house_when_you_leave\" title=\"How do you stop your dog from peeing in the house when you leave?\">How do you stop your dog from peeing in the house when you leave?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-your-dog-to-stop-peeing-in-the-house-when-you-leave\/#Why_does_my_dog_pee_in_the_house_when_we_leave\" title=\"Why does my dog pee in the house when we leave?\">Why does my dog pee in the house when we leave?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-your-dog-to-stop-peeing-in-the-house-when-you-leave\/#Do_dogs_pee_from_separation_anxiety\" title=\"Do dogs pee from separation anxiety?\">Do dogs pee from separation anxiety?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-your-dog-to-stop-peeing-in-the-house-when-you-leave\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_peeing_when_left_alone\" title=\"How do I get my dog to stop peeing when left alone?\">How do I get my dog to stop peeing when left alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-your-dog-to-stop-peeing-in-the-house-when-you-leave\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_peeing_when_anxious\" title=\"How do I stop my dog from peeing when anxious?\">How do I stop my dog from peeing when anxious?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-your-dog-to-stop-peeing-in-the-house-when-you-leave\/#Why_is_my_dog_peeing_when_I_leave_the_house\" title=\"Why is my dog peeing when I leave the house?\">Why is my dog peeing when I leave the house?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-your-dog-to-stop-peeing-in-the-house-when-you-leave\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_peeing_in_the_house_when_im_not_home\" title=\"How do I stop my dog from peeing in the house when im not home?\">How do I stop my dog from peeing in the house when im not home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-your-dog-to-stop-peeing-in-the-house-when-you-leave\/#Why_does_my_dog_pee_on_the_carpet_when_I_leave\" title=\"Why does my dog pee on the carpet when I leave?\">Why does my dog pee on the carpet when I leave?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-your-dog-to-stop-peeing-in-the-house-when-you-leave\/#Why_does_my_dog_pee_when_I_leave_her_alone\" title=\"Why does my dog pee when I leave her alone?\">Why does my dog pee when I leave her alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-your-dog-to-stop-peeing-in-the-house-when-you-leave\/#How_do_dogs_act_when_they_have_separation_anxiety\" title=\"How do dogs act when they have separation anxiety?\">How do dogs act when they have separation anxiety?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-your-dog-to-stop-peeing-in-the-house-when-you-leave\/#Can_anxiety_in_dogs_cause_frequent_urination\" title=\"Can anxiety in dogs cause frequent urination?\">Can anxiety in dogs cause frequent urination?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-your-dog-to-stop-peeing-in-the-house-when-you-leave\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_peeing_in_the_house_when_I_leave\" title=\"How do I get my dog to stop peeing in the house when I leave?\">How do I get my dog to stop peeing in the house when I leave?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-your-dog-to-stop-peeing-in-the-house-when-you-leave\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_peeing_when_nervous\" title=\"How do I stop my dog from peeing when nervous?\">How do I stop my dog from peeing when nervous?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-your-dog-to-stop-peeing-in-the-house-when-you-leave\/#Do_dogs_pee_because_of_anxiety\" title=\"Do dogs pee because of anxiety?\">Do dogs pee because of anxiety?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-your-dog-to-stop-peeing-in-the-house-when-you-leave\/#Do_dogs_pee_in_the_house_when_stressed\" title=\"Do dogs pee in the house when stressed?\">Do dogs pee in the house when stressed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-your-dog-to-stop-peeing-in-the-house-when-you-leave\/#Why_does_my_dog_pee_every_time_I_leave_the_house\" title=\"Why does my dog pee every time I leave the house?\">Why does my dog pee every time I leave the house?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-your-dog-to-stop-peeing-in-the-house-when-you-leave\/#Why_does_my_dog_pee_on_the_floor_when_Im_not_home\" title=\"Why does my dog pee on the floor when Im not home?\">Why does my dog pee on the floor when Im not home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-your-dog-to-stop-peeing-in-the-house-when-you-leave\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_peeing_on_the_carpet\" title=\"How do I stop my dog from peeing on the carpet?\">How do I stop my dog from peeing on the carpet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-your-dog-to-stop-peeing-in-the-house-when-you-leave\/#Why_is_my_dog_peeing_when_left_alone\" title=\"Why is my dog peeing when left alone?\">Why is my dog peeing when left alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-your-dog-to-stop-peeing-in-the-house-when-you-leave\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_has_separation_anxiety\" title=\"How do I know if my dog has separation anxiety?\">How do I know if my dog has separation anxiety?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-your-dog-to-stop-peeing-in-the-house-when-you-leave\/#How_do_you_stop_separation_anxiety_in_dogs\" title=\"How do you stop separation anxiety in dogs?\">How do you stop separation anxiety in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-your-dog-to-stop-peeing-in-the-house-when-you-leave\/#What_does_a_dog_with_anxiety_act_like\" title=\"What does a dog with anxiety act like?\">What does a dog with anxiety act like?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_your_dog_to_stop_peeing_in_the_house_when_you_leave\"><\/span>How do you get your dog to stop peeing in the house when you leave?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>7 Things You Can Do About Your Dog Peeing in the House<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Visit Your Veterinarian.  <\/li>\n<li>Spay or Neuter Your Dog.  <\/li>\n<li>Train (or Retrain) Your Dog.  <\/li>\n<li>Give Lots of Potty Breaks.  <\/li>\n<li>Identify and Eliminate Triggers.  <\/li>\n<li>Clean Up Accidents Properly.  <\/li>\n<li>Get Professional Help.<\/li>\n<p>22 Sept 2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_wee_in_the_house_when_left_alone\"><\/span>Why does my dog wee in the house when left alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dog who occasionally urinates in the house might not be completely house trained. His house training might have been inconsistent or it might have involved punishment that made him afraid to eliminate while his owner is watching or nearby. <b>Some dogs urinate in the house because they&#8217;re scent marking<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_peeing_with_separation_anxiety\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog from peeing with separation anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Enabling your dog to entertain themselves will help prevent separation anxiety. Whether you leave your dog in a crate, in an exercise pen or dog run, behind a baby gate or alone in the house, he needs toys or activities that will stimulate his mind without encouraging destructive behavior.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_your_dog_from_peeing_in_the_house_when_you_leave\"><\/span>How do you stop your dog from peeing in the house when you leave?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dog who occasionally urinates in the house might not be completely house trained. His house training might have been inconsistent or it might have involved punishment that made him afraid to eliminate while his owner is watching or nearby. <b>Some dogs urinate in the house because they&#8217;re scent marking<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_pee_in_the_house_when_we_leave\"><\/span>Why does my dog pee in the house when we leave?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Enabling your dog to entertain themselves will help prevent separation anxiety. Whether you leave your dog in a crate, in an exercise pen or dog run, behind a baby gate or alone in the house, he needs toys or activities that will stimulate his mind without encouraging destructive behavior.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_pee_from_separation_anxiety\"><\/span>Do dogs pee from separation anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Distress vocalization, salivating and destructive behavior are more common signs of separation anxiety and one or more are usually seen along with the house soiling. <b>Dogs with separation anxiety may urinate or defecate shortly after the owner departs, even if they have just recently eliminated outdoors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_peeing_when_left_alone\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to stop peeing when left alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Provide him with things to do:<\/b> Whether you stick with another room, switch to a kennel, exercise pen or train him to stay on a mat, make sure to provide him with some boredom busters. These are things to keep him busy. They might be a favorite chew item such as a bully stick, a stuffed and frozen KONG, or a puzzle toy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_peeing_when_anxious\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog from peeing when anxious?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What to do if your dog has a fearful urination problem:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Avoid direct eye contact. Look at his back or tail instead.<\/li>\n<li>Get down on his level by bending at the knees rather than leaning over from the waist and ask others to approach him the same way.<\/li>\n<li>Pet him under the chin rather than on top of the head.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_peeing_when_I_leave_the_house\"><\/span>Why is my dog peeing when I leave the house?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs of <b>Separation Anxiety in Dogs<\/b> If your dog is acting out when you leave the house, and they are exhibiting any of these behaviors, separation anxiety could be the cause: What is this? Peeing or pooping the house is easily noticed because you see the surprise when you come home. Chewing or digging is similar.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_peeing_in_the_house_when_im_not_home\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog from peeing in the house when im not home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>7 Things You Can Do About Your Dog Peeing in the House<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Visit Your Veterinarian.  <\/li>\n<li>Spay or Neuter Your Dog.  <\/li>\n<li>Train (or Retrain) Your Dog.  <\/li>\n<li>Give Lots of Potty Breaks.  <\/li>\n<li>Identify and Eliminate Triggers.  <\/li>\n<li>Clean Up Accidents Properly.  <\/li>\n<li>Get Professional Help.<\/li>\n<p>22 Sept 2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_pee_on_the_carpet_when_I_leave\"><\/span>Why does my dog pee on the carpet when I leave?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dog who occasionally urinates in the house might not be completely house trained. His house training might have been inconsistent or it might have involved punishment that made him afraid to eliminate while his owner is watching or nearby. <b>Some dogs urinate in the house because they&#8217;re scent marking<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_pee_when_I_leave_her_alone\"><\/span>Why does my dog pee when I leave her alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Enabling your dog to entertain themselves will help prevent separation anxiety. Whether you leave your dog in a crate, in an exercise pen or dog run, behind a baby gate or alone in the house, he needs toys or activities that will stimulate his mind without encouraging destructive behavior.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_dogs_act_when_they_have_separation_anxiety\"><\/span>How do dogs act when they have separation anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog feels worried or anxious about being left alone, <b>urination can be a sign that he is feeling distressed. This is completely involuntary. There may be other signs of anxiety present too, such as: Whining.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_anxiety_in_dogs_cause_frequent_urination\"><\/span>Can anxiety in dogs cause frequent urination?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs with separation anxiety exhibit distress and behavior problems when they&#8217;re left alone. Some of the most common ways they do this: <b>Digging and scratching at doors or windows attempting to reunite with their owners. Destructive chewing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_peeing_in_the_house_when_I_leave\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to stop peeing in the house when I leave?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>7 Things You Can Do About Your Dog Peeing in the House<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Visit Your Veterinarian.  <\/li>\n<li>Spay or Neuter Your Dog.  <\/li>\n<li>Train (or Retrain) Your Dog.  <\/li>\n<li>Give Lots of Potty Breaks.  <\/li>\n<li>Identify and Eliminate Triggers.  <\/li>\n<li>Clean Up Accidents Properly.  <\/li>\n<li>Get Professional Help.<\/li>\n<p>22 Sept 2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_peeing_when_nervous\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog from peeing when nervous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What to do if your dog has a fearful urination problem:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Avoid direct eye contact. Look at his back or tail instead.<\/li>\n<li>Get down on his level by bending at the knees rather than leaning over from the waist and ask others to approach him the same way.<\/li>\n<li>Pet him under the chin rather than on top of the head.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_pee_because_of_anxiety\"><\/span>Do dogs pee because of anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s an instinctual, physical response called submissive urination, and it&#8217;s normal in young dogs. <b>Submissive urination typically happens whenever a dog feels excited, shy, anxious, or scared<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_pee_in_the_house_when_stressed\"><\/span>Do dogs pee in the house when stressed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Distress vocalization, salivating and destructive behavior are more common signs of separation anxiety and one or more are usually seen along with the house soiling. <b>Dogs with separation anxiety may urinate or defecate shortly after the owner departs, even if they have just recently eliminated outdoors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_pee_every_time_I_leave_the_house\"><\/span>Why does my dog pee every time I leave the house?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Enabling your dog to entertain themselves will help prevent separation anxiety. Whether you leave your dog in a crate, in an exercise pen or dog run, behind a baby gate or alone in the house, he needs toys or activities that will stimulate his mind without encouraging destructive behavior.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_pee_on_the_floor_when_Im_not_home\"><\/span>Why does my dog pee on the floor when Im not home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs use their pee to mark their territory, so if they are peeing inside, <b>they are probably letting someone know that the house is theirs. Non-neutered male dogs are particularly prone to this, but any dog might start doing it in response to a threat to their space.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_peeing_on_the_carpet\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog from peeing on the carpet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Provide him with things to do:<\/b> Whether you stick with another room, switch to a kennel, exercise pen or train him to stay on a mat, make sure to provide him with some boredom busters. These are things to keep him busy. They might be a favorite chew item such as a bully stick, a stuffed and frozen KONG, or a puzzle toy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_peeing_when_left_alone\"><\/span>Why is my dog peeing when left alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Enabling your dog to entertain themselves will help prevent separation anxiety. Whether you leave your dog in a crate, in an exercise pen or dog run, behind a baby gate or alone in the house, he needs toys or activities that will stimulate his mind without encouraging destructive behavior.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_has_separation_anxiety\"><\/span>How do I know if my dog has separation anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What Are the Signs of Separation Anxiety in Dogs?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Anxious behaviors like pacing, whining, or trembling while you&#8217;re gone or as you prepare to leave.<\/li>\n<li>Excessive barking or howling.<\/li>\n<li>Destructive acts, such as chewing or digging, particularly around doors or windows.<\/li>\n<li>Accidents in the house  urinating or defecating.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_separation_anxiety_in_dogs\"><\/span>How do you stop separation anxiety in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Tips for Preventing Your Dog&#8217;s Separation Anxiety<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Socialization and Proactive Exposure Training.  <\/li>\n<li>Crate Train or Set Up a Safe Confinement Zone for Your Dog.  <\/li>\n<li>Teach Your Dog How to Be Alone.  <\/li>\n<li>Keep Your Arrivals and Departures Low-Key.  <\/li>\n<li>Provide Physical Exercise and Mental Enrichment.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_dog_with_anxiety_act_like\"><\/span>What does a dog with anxiety act like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Common signs of anxiety in dogs include: <b>Barking or howling when owner isn&#8217;t home. Panting and pacing (even when it&#8217;s not hot) Shivering. 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