{"id":94,"date":"2024-12-12T19:22:34","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T19:22:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/?p=94"},"modified":"2024-12-23T19:19:53","modified_gmt":"2024-12-23T19:19:53","slug":"separation-anxiety-in-dogs-causes-prevention-and-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/12\/separation-anxiety-in-dogs-causes-prevention-and-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"Separation Anxiety in Dogs: Causes, Prevention, and Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:68.100078186083%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:66.692728694292%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:66.640625%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:150%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}<\/style><h1><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-211\" src=\"http:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-pixabay-46523-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1279\" height=\"871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-pixabay-46523-2.jpg 1279w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-pixabay-46523-2-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-pixabay-46523-2-1024x697.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-pixabay-46523-2-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-pixabay-46523-2-960x654.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-pixabay-46523-2-1080x735.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-pixabay-46523-2-1200x817.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-211 eager-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201279%20871'%3E%3Crect%20width='1279'%20height='871'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" width=\"1279\" height=\"871\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-pixabay-46523-2.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"http:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-pixabay-46523-2.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-pixabay-46523-2.jpg.webp 1279w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-pixabay-46523-2-300x204.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-pixabay-46523-2-1024x697.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-pixabay-46523-2-768x523.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-pixabay-46523-2-960x654.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-pixabay-46523-2-1080x735.jpg.webp 1080w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-pixabay-46523-2-1200x817.jpg.webp 1200w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your dog&rsquo;s destroying your house. Not just the occasional chewed shoe &ndash; we&rsquo;re talking full-on demolition. Couch stuffing everywhere, scratched doors, pee on the floor. And your neighbors? They&rsquo;re about ready to call the cops because of the endless howling when you&rsquo;re gone. Welcome to the wonderful world of separation anxiety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&rsquo;s cut through the fluff and talk about what&rsquo;s really going on here. Your dog isn&rsquo;t being spiteful. They&rsquo;re not getting revenge because you went to work. They&rsquo;re having the dog equivalent of a panic attack, and it&rsquo;s about as fun for them as it is for your furniture.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Separation Anxiety Looks Like<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First off, let&rsquo;s be clear about something &ndash; your dog being a little sad when you leave isn&rsquo;t separation anxiety. Neither are they getting bored and chewing up your TV remote. Real separation anxiety is full-blown panic, and it starts the moment they realize you&rsquo;re about to leave.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear Warning Signs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your dog&rsquo;s not subtle about this. They&rsquo;re basically screaming &ldquo;DON&rsquo;T LEAVE ME&rdquo; in every way they can, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacing like they&rsquo;re trying to wear a hole in your floor. Following you around like your shadow on steroids. Drooling so much you&rsquo;d think they just saw a stack of steaks. And that&rsquo;s before you even grab your keys.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Worst Moments<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you&rsquo;re gone? That&rsquo;s when the real fun starts. We&rsquo;re talking:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Olympic-level destruction &ndash; targeting doors, windows, anything that might let them get to you. Howling like they&rsquo;re auditioning for a wolf documentary. Bathroom accidents from dogs who haven&rsquo;t had an accident in years. Some dogs even hurt themselves trying to escape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-202\" src=\"http:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-koprivakart-11387097-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1279\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-koprivakart-11387097-1.jpg 1279w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-koprivakart-11387097-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-koprivakart-11387097-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-koprivakart-11387097-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-koprivakart-11387097-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-koprivakart-11387097-1-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-koprivakart-11387097-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-202 lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-koprivakart-11387097-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1279\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-koprivakart-11387097-1.jpg.webp 1279w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-koprivakart-11387097-1-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-koprivakart-11387097-1-1024x683.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-koprivakart-11387097-1-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-koprivakart-11387097-1-960x640.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-koprivakart-11387097-1-1080x720.jpg.webp 1080w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-koprivakart-11387097-1-1200x800.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-koprivakart-11387097-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Do Dogs Develop Separation Anxiety?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes it&rsquo;s obvious. Maybe your rescue dog got abandoned three times before you. Maybe you moved and suddenly everything&rsquo;s different. Or maybe your kid just left for college and your dog&rsquo;s wondering where their favorite human went.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But here&rsquo;s the kicker &ndash; sometimes it just happens. No trauma, no obvious trigger. Some dogs are just more prone to anxiety, just like some people are. And some breeds are more likely to get attached than others. Looking at you, Velcro Vizslas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Prevent Separation Anxiety Early<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting with a puppy? You&rsquo;ve got a head start. Here&rsquo;s how not to screw it up:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Independence Training<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching them being alone is normal from day one. Not by throwing them in the deep end &ndash; start with minutes, not hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start when they&rsquo;re busy with something good, like a stuffed Kong. Leave the room for 30 seconds. Come back before they freak out. Repeat about a million times, slowly building duration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crate Training Tips<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not as a prison &ndash; as their personal cave. Make it the best place in the house: Feed them there. Give them special toys they only get in the crate. Cover it like a den. Make it cozy. Never use it for punishment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changing Your Routine<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your dog notices everything about how you leave. Keys jingling? Putting on shoes? Grabbing your bag? These become anxiety triggers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mix it up. Put on your coat and watch TV. Grab your keys and make a sandwich. Pick up your bag and sit down to read. Make those &ldquo;leaving signals&rdquo; meaningless.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-216\" src=\"http:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-provisionshots-167143499-10923964-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-provisionshots-167143499-10923964-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-provisionshots-167143499-10923964-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-provisionshots-167143499-10923964-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-provisionshots-167143499-10923964-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-provisionshots-167143499-10923964-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-provisionshots-167143499-10923964-1-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-provisionshots-167143499-10923964-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-216 lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-provisionshots-167143499-10923964-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-provisionshots-167143499-10923964-1.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-provisionshots-167143499-10923964-1-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-provisionshots-167143499-10923964-1-1024x682.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-provisionshots-167143499-10923964-1-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-provisionshots-167143499-10923964-1-960x640.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-provisionshots-167143499-10923964-1-1080x720.jpg.webp 1080w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-provisionshots-167143499-10923964-1-1200x800.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-provisionshots-167143499-10923964-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>Treating Separation Anxiety: Steps to Recovery<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to do if prevention wasn&rsquo;t enough:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting with the Basics<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we get fancy with behavior modification, let&rsquo;s cover the basics:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise them hard before you leave. A tired dog is more likely to sleep than stress. Give them something to do while you&rsquo;re gone &ndash; puzzle toys, frozen Kongs, anything that keeps their brain busy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make your departures boring. No dramatic goodbyes. No guilty looks. Just leave like it&rsquo;s no big deal.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gradual Desensitization<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where most people mess up. They try too much, too fast. Here&rsquo;s how to do it right:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with literally one minute. Not even leaving the house &ndash; just going to another room. Build up slowly. And I mean slowly. Five minutes might take a week.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Track your progress. Keep a log. Film your dog when you&rsquo;re gone. You need to know if it&rsquo;s working.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Positive Associations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change how they feel about you leaving. Right now, &ldquo;human leaving = panic.&rdquo; We need &ldquo;human leaving = awesome stuff happens.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-value treats only come out when you leave. Special toys only appear when you&rsquo;re gone. Make them actually look forward to alone time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-114\" src=\"http:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-shvetsa-4587993.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-shvetsa-4587993.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-shvetsa-4587993-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-shvetsa-4587993-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-shvetsa-4587993-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-shvetsa-4587993-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-shvetsa-4587993-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-shvetsa-4587993-800x1200.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-114 lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-shvetsa-4587993.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-shvetsa-4587993.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-shvetsa-4587993-200x300.jpg.webp 200w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-shvetsa-4587993-683x1024.jpg.webp 683w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-shvetsa-4587993-768x1152.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-shvetsa-4587993-640x960.jpg.webp 640w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-shvetsa-4587993-720x1080.jpg.webp 720w, https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-shvetsa-4587993-800x1200.jpg.webp 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 24px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/dailydoseofanimals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/pexels-shvetsa-4587993.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>When to Seek Extra Help<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognizing when it&rsquo;s time for professional support or medication:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional Help<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes you can&rsquo;t fix this alone. That&rsquo;s fine. Get help from a certified behaviorist &ndash; not just any trainer. This is specialist territory. You can also get help from your vet &ndash; because sometimes anxiety meds are necessary, and that&rsquo;s okay.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medication Options<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No shame in the medication game. Sometimes training works better with chemical help:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription anti-anxiety meds from your vet.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural supplements like CBD (talk to your vet first).&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calming aids like ThunderShirts or pheromone diffusers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>The Long Journey to Recovery<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This isn&rsquo;t a quick fix situation. You&rsquo;re looking at weeks or months of consistent work. Some days will be better than others. You&rsquo;ll think it&rsquo;s fixed, then have a setback.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing Expectations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your goal isn&rsquo;t necessarily a dog who loves being alone. It&rsquo;s a dog who can handle it without falling apart. They might never be thrilled about it, but they can learn to cope.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real Life Management<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you&rsquo;re working on this, you need a plan. A doggy daycare might be worth it. A dog walker could break up the day. Working from home sometimes if you can. Whatever keeps your dog under threshold while you train.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, your dog isn&rsquo;t trying to give you a hard time &ndash; they&rsquo;re having a hard time. This isn&rsquo;t about discipline or punishment. It&rsquo;s about helping them feel safe when you&rsquo;re gone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And yeah, it&rsquo;s a pain. It&rsquo;s expensive, time-consuming, and sometimes feels hopeless. But here&rsquo;s the thing &ndash; it usually gets better with work. Maybe not perfect, but better. And better means your dog isn&rsquo;t suffering and your house isn&rsquo;t getting destroyed. That&rsquo;s worth something.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just stick with it. Be consistent. And maybe invest in some really good chew toys in the meantime.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your dog&rsquo;s destroying your house. Not just the occasional chewed shoe &ndash; we&rsquo;re talking full-on demolition. 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