{"id":24026,"date":"2022-03-25T11:12:31","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:12:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-separation-anxiety-in-rescue-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:12:31","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:12:31","slug":"how-do-you-stop-separation-anxiety-in-rescue-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-separation-anxiety-in-rescue-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you stop separation anxiety in rescue dogs?"},"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-stop-separation-anxiety-in-rescue-dogs\/#How_do_you_stop_separation_anxiety_in_rescue_dogs\" title=\"How do you stop separation anxiety in rescue dogs?\">How do you stop separation anxiety in rescue dogs?<\/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-stop-separation-anxiety-in-rescue-dogs\/#Do_rescue_dogs_grow_out_of_separation_anxiety\" title=\"Do rescue dogs grow out of separation anxiety?\">Do rescue dogs grow out of separation anxiety?<\/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-stop-separation-anxiety-in-rescue-dogs\/#Can_severe_separation_anxiety_in_dogs_be_cured\" title=\"Can severe separation anxiety in dogs be cured?\">Can severe separation anxiety in dogs be cured?<\/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-stop-separation-anxiety-in-rescue-dogs\/#Why_do_rescue_dogs_have_separation_anxiety\" title=\"Why do rescue dogs have separation anxiety?\">Why do rescue dogs have separation anxiety?<\/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-stop-separation-anxiety-in-rescue-dogs\/#How_do_I_make_my_rescue_dog_less_anxious\" title=\"How do I make my rescue dog less anxious?\">How do I make my rescue dog less anxious?<\/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-stop-separation-anxiety-in-rescue-dogs\/#Do_rescue_dogs_outgrow_separation_anxiety\" title=\"Do rescue dogs outgrow separation anxiety?\">Do rescue dogs outgrow 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-stop-separation-anxiety-in-rescue-dogs\/#What_can_you_do_for_a_dog_with_severe_separation_anxiety\" title=\"What can you do for a dog with severe separation anxiety?\">What can you do for a dog with severe separation anxiety?<\/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-stop-separation-anxiety-in-rescue-dogs\/#Will_my_dogs_separation_anxiety_ever_go_away\" title=\"Will my dogs separation anxiety ever go away?\">Will my dogs separation anxiety ever go away?<\/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-stop-separation-anxiety-in-rescue-dogs\/#Why_does_my_rescue_dog_have_anxiety\" title=\"Why does my rescue dog have anxiety?\">Why does my rescue dog have anxiety?<\/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-stop-separation-anxiety-in-rescue-dogs\/#Why_does_my_rescue_dog_never_leave_my_side\" title=\"Why does my rescue dog never leave my side?\">Why does my rescue dog never leave my side?<\/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-stop-separation-anxiety-in-rescue-dogs\/#Do_rescue_dogs_have_anxiety\" title=\"Do rescue dogs have anxiety?\">Do rescue dogs have anxiety?<\/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-stop-separation-anxiety-in-rescue-dogs\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_adjust_to_a_new_home\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to adjust to a new home?\">How long does it take for a dog to adjust to a new home?<\/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-stop-separation-anxiety-in-rescue-dogs\/#How_long_does_separation_anxiety_last_in_dogs\" title=\"How long does separation anxiety last in dogs?\">How long does separation anxiety last in dogs?<\/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-stop-separation-anxiety-in-rescue-dogs\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_severe_separation_anxiety\" title=\"What can I give my dog for severe separation anxiety?\">What can I give my dog for severe separation anxiety?<\/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-stop-separation-anxiety-in-rescue-dogs\/#Do_dogs_ever_grow_out_of_separation_anxiety\" title=\"Do dogs ever grow out of separation anxiety?\">Do dogs ever grow out of separation anxiety?<\/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-stop-separation-anxiety-in-rescue-dogs\/#How_do_I_break_my_dog_of_separation_anxiety\" title=\"How do I break my dog of separation anxiety?\">How do I break my dog of separation anxiety?<\/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-stop-separation-anxiety-in-rescue-dogs\/#Does_dog_separation_anxiety_get_better_with_age\" title=\"Does dog separation anxiety get better with age?\">Does dog separation anxiety get better with age?<\/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-stop-separation-anxiety-in-rescue-dogs\/#How_can_I_help_my_rescue_dog_with_anxiety\" title=\"How can I help my rescue dog with anxiety?\">How can I help my rescue dog with anxiety?<\/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-stop-separation-anxiety-in-rescue-dogs\/#What_does_it_mean_if_a_dog_doesnt_leave_your_side\" title=\"What does it mean if a dog doesn&#8217;t leave your side?\">What does it mean if a dog doesn&#8217;t leave your side?<\/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-stop-separation-anxiety-in-rescue-dogs\/#Why_is_my_rescue_dog_so_clingy\" title=\"Why is my rescue dog so clingy?\">Why is my rescue dog so clingy?<\/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-stop-separation-anxiety-in-rescue-dogs\/#Why_does_my_dog_always_have_to_be_by_my_side\" title=\"Why does my dog always have to be by my side?\">Why does my dog always have to be by my side?<\/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-stop-separation-anxiety-in-rescue-dogs\/#Why_does_my_rescue_dog_follow_me_around\" title=\"Why does my rescue dog follow me around?\">Why does my rescue dog follow me around?<\/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-stop-separation-anxiety-in-rescue-dogs\/#Why_is_my_rescue_dog_so_anxious\" title=\"Why is my rescue dog so anxious?\">Why is my rescue dog so anxious?<\/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-stop-separation-anxiety-in-rescue-dogs\/#How_do_you_calm_an_anxious_rescue_dog\" title=\"How do you calm an anxious rescue dog?\">How do you calm an anxious rescue dog?<\/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-stop-separation-anxiety-in-rescue-dogs\/#What_are_the_signs_of_anxiety_in_dogs\" title=\"What are the signs of anxiety in dogs?\">What are the signs of anxiety in dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_separation_anxiety_in_rescue_dogs\"><\/span>How do you stop separation anxiety in rescue dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dog Separation Anxiety Training<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Exercise Your Dog. So if you expect your dog to sit in the house all day and never get outside (other than to go potty in the backyard), don&#8217;t get a dog.  <\/li>\n<li>Be the Pack Leader.  <\/li>\n<li>Give Him Something He Can Chew.  <\/li>\n<li>Crate Train Your Dog.  <\/li>\n<li>Calmly Leave the House.  <\/li>\n<li>Calmly Return Home.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_rescue_dogs_grow_out_of_separation_anxiety\"><\/span>Do rescue dogs grow out of separation anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Usually, dogs do not outgrow separation anxiety. Very mild separation anxiety may improve over time, but that isn&#8217;t the case in most instances of moderate to severe separation anxiety. The condition has nothing to do with age, so it&#8217;s not likely to improve on its own without some sort of intervention and treatment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_severe_separation_anxiety_in_dogs_be_cured\"><\/span>Can severe separation anxiety in dogs be cured?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Separation anxiety can be cured, especially if the root of the problem is discovered. However, successfully curing separation anxiety is entirely dependent on the owner, dog, and the cause of the problem.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_rescue_dogs_have_separation_anxiety\"><\/span>Why do rescue dogs have separation anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Usually, dogs do not outgrow separation anxiety. Very mild separation anxiety may improve over time, but that isn&#8217;t the case in most instances of moderate to severe separation anxiety. The condition has nothing to do with age, so it&#8217;s not likely to improve on its own without some sort of intervention and treatment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_make_my_rescue_dog_less_anxious\"><\/span>How do I make my rescue dog less anxious?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Separation anxiety is triggered <b>when dogs become upset because of separation from their guardians, the people they&#8217;re attached to. Escape attempts by dogs with separation anxiety are often extreme and can result in self-injury and household destruction, especially around exit points like windows and doors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_rescue_dogs_outgrow_separation_anxiety\"><\/span>Do rescue dogs outgrow separation anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Usually, dogs do not outgrow separation anxiety. Very mild separation anxiety may improve over time, but that isn&#8217;t the case in most instances of moderate to severe separation anxiety. The condition has nothing to do with age, so it&#8217;s not likely to improve on its own without some sort of intervention and treatment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_you_do_for_a_dog_with_severe_separation_anxiety\"><\/span>What can you do for a dog with severe separation anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If the Problem Is Mild <\/b><\/p>\n<li>Give your dog a special treat each time you leave (like a puzzle toy stuffed with peanut butter).  <\/li>\n<li>Make your comings and goings low-key without a lot of greeting.  <\/li>\n<li>Leave some recently worn clothes out that smell like you.<\/li>\n<li>Consider giving your pet over-the-counter natural calming supplements.<\/li>\n<p>6 May 2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_dogs_separation_anxiety_ever_go_away\"><\/span>Will my dogs separation anxiety ever go away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Help for Canine Separation Anxiety <b>It will not go away on its own, and most often a complete cure is never experienced. But, there are many things an owner can do right away to begin to ease the symptoms. Separation Anxiety can range from minor to severe.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_rescue_dog_have_anxiety\"><\/span>Why does my rescue dog have anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dog Separation Anxiety Training<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Exercise Your Dog. So if you expect your dog to sit in the house all day and never get outside (other than to go potty in the backyard), don&#8217;t get a dog.  <\/li>\n<li>Be the Pack Leader.  <\/li>\n<li>Give Him Something He Can Chew.  <\/li>\n<li>Crate Train Your Dog.  <\/li>\n<li>Calmly Leave the House.  <\/li>\n<li>Calmly Return Home.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_rescue_dog_never_leave_my_side\"><\/span>Why does my rescue dog never leave my side?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For some dogs, <b>anxious behavior is a personality issue, Dodd said. They have suffered some trauma, such as their owner giving them up to a shelter. The resulting destructive behavior is how they cope.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_rescue_dogs_have_anxiety\"><\/span>Do rescue dogs have anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>More often than not, <b>dogs that have spent any amount of time in a shelter are more prone to developing certain issues, including anxiety disorders, destructive behavior, and other physical manifestations of fear or distress.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_adjust_to_a_new_home\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to adjust to a new home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are some things we can do to help them settle and feel safe in those first few days. Keep in mind though, that it generally takes <b>about three weeks for a dog or puppy to start to feel &#8216;at home&#8217; and to show their true nature.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_separation_anxiety_last_in_dogs\"><\/span>How long does separation anxiety last in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dog Separation Anxiety Training<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Exercise Your Dog. So if you expect your dog to sit in the house all day and never get outside (other than to go potty in the backyard), don&#8217;t get a dog.  <\/li>\n<li>Be the Pack Leader.  <\/li>\n<li>Give Him Something He Can Chew.  <\/li>\n<li>Crate Train Your Dog.  <\/li>\n<li>Calmly Leave the House.  <\/li>\n<li>Calmly Return Home.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_severe_separation_anxiety\"><\/span>What can I give my dog for severe separation anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Separation anxiety can be cured, especially if the root of the problem is discovered. However, successfully curing separation anxiety is entirely dependent on the owner, dog, and the cause of the problem.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_ever_grow_out_of_separation_anxiety\"><\/span>Do dogs ever grow out of separation anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Usually, dogs do not outgrow separation anxiety. Very mild separation anxiety may improve over time, but that isn&#8217;t the case in most instances of moderate to severe separation anxiety. The condition has nothing to do with age, so it&#8217;s not likely to improve on its own without some sort of intervention and treatment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_break_my_dog_of_separation_anxiety\"><\/span>How do I break my dog of separation anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If the Problem Is Mild <\/b><\/p>\n<li>Give your dog a special treat each time you leave (like a puzzle toy stuffed with peanut butter).  <\/li>\n<li>Make your comings and goings low-key without a lot of greeting.  <\/li>\n<li>Leave some recently worn clothes out that smell like you.<\/li>\n<li>Consider giving your pet over-the-counter natural calming supplements.<\/li>\n<p>6 May 2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_dog_separation_anxiety_get_better_with_age\"><\/span>Does dog separation anxiety get better with age?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Will My Pup Grow Out of Separation Anxiety? Sadly, if you don&#8217;t take action to correct the symptoms of separation anxiety early on, it tends to get worse. <b>Puppies will not just miraculously grow out of separation anxiety as they get older because it has little to do with their age<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_my_rescue_dog_with_anxiety\"><\/span>How can I help my rescue dog with anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>7 Proven Ways to Calm Your Anxious Dog<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Exercise Your Dog. If your dog has separation anxiety, the obvious way to ease their mind is to never leave them alone.  <\/li>\n<li>Physical Contact.  <\/li>\n<li>Massage.  <\/li>\n<li>Music Therapy.  <\/li>\n<li>Time-Out.  <\/li>\n<li>Calming Coats\/T-Shirts.  <\/li>\n<li>Alternative Therapies.<\/li>\n<p>3 Apr 2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_if_a_dog_doesnt_leave_your_side\"><\/span>What does it mean if a dog doesn&#8217;t leave your side?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Separation Anxiety Can Cause Your Dog to Not Leave Your Side<\/b> Some dogs even try to prevent you from leaving. Dogs with separation anxiety will sometimes start barking, pacing or exhibiting other distressing behaviors after a short time after being left alone.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_rescue_dog_so_clingy\"><\/span>Why is my rescue dog so clingy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>History of <b>Separation Anxiety<\/b> Often, clingy behaviors are seen in dogs suffering from separation anxiety or in the pre-development stage. These dogs develop a dysfunctional attachment to their owners, which leads to extremely clingy behaviors and signs of anxiety even when the owner leaves the room with the dog behind.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_always_have_to_be_by_my_side\"><\/span>Why does my dog always have to be by my side?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some breeds, especially those that have been bred for centuries to work with people, are more likely to be velcro dogs. <b>A velcro dog is one that follows you around and wants to be by your side at all times. Often called clingy, velcro dogs have a desire to be close to their owners. Companionship.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_rescue_dog_follow_me_around\"><\/span>Why does my rescue dog follow me around?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog follows you everywhere then <b>it&#8217;s a sign that they trust and love you and that you make them feel safe. Following you very closely can be a sign that they&#8217;re bored, they want something, they&#8217;re feeling scared or are just being nosy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_rescue_dog_so_anxious\"><\/span>Why is my rescue dog so anxious?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common reasons for anxiety in a dog is <b>abandonment, fear of being home alone, loud noises, traveling, and\/or being around strange people, children, or other pets. We&#8217;ve also seen the anxiety in dogs that have been abused or neglected. The best way to treat your canine companion is to determine the cause.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_calm_an_anxious_rescue_dog\"><\/span>How do you calm an anxious rescue dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are a few tips to help your newly adopted rescue dog settle in.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Keep Calm. Dogs take emotional cues from the humans around them.  <\/li>\n<li>Socialize Slowly.  <\/li>\n<li>Be Predictable.  <\/li>\n<li>Establish Positive Associations.  <\/li>\n<li>Forget Your Expectations.  <\/li>\n<li>Offer Patience.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_signs_of_anxiety_in_dogs\"><\/span>What are the signs of anxiety in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dog Anxiety: Symptoms<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aggression.<\/li>\n<li>Urinating or defecating in the house.<\/li>\n<li>Drooling.<\/li>\n<li>Panting.<\/li>\n<li>Destructive behavior.<\/li>\n<li>Depression.<\/li>\n<li>Excessive barking.<\/li>\n<li>Pacing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you stop separation anxiety in rescue dogs?Do rescue dogs grow out of separation anxiety?Can severe separation anxiety in dogs be cured?Why do rescue dogs have separation anxiety?How do I make my rescue dog less anxious?Do rescue dogs outgrow separation anxiety?What can you do for a dog with severe separation anxiety?Will&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24026"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24026"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24026\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24026"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24026"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24026"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}