Does Your Dog Cry When Left Alone
It can be hard when your dog cry when left alone begging you to stay at home. They use expressive eyes and start crying when left alone. Most of us find it very difficult not to do what they want.
Although it may seem like something is wrong from time to time, often we’re just second-guessing ourselves. Is there something wrong? Am I doing something wrong? Is my dog going to do something?
To answer your questions, here are a few tips to help you with those goodbyes.
Understanding why your dog is crying when you leave the house and what to do.
When they sense that you’ll be leaving the house soon, they may cry or whine and here are some of the reasons why they might do this:
Negative events in the home can also cause your pets to feel fear when they see you leave. A submissive position, such as with their head or tail down, is a sign of fear and if this behavior happens after something negative happened on a previous day, it is often because the past event-triggered feelings of fear when they see you leave the house.
- Like a little child, your dog will sometimes whine or cry when they can’t get something they want. Maybe they want to play, maybe they want you to give them a treat, or maybe they just want you to stay and pet them. Your dog knows that when you leave, whatever it is they want, they can’t get it.
- Crying can be caused by sickness or being uncomfortable. If the crying happens suddenly or is induced when you enter your dog’s space (like opening a gate), contact your vet to find out what might be wrong.
- Crying could be a stress response from separation anxiety. If your dog has this, then it can cause them to cry when you’re leaving. You can check for separation anxiety by looking for destructive behaviors or potty accidents.
How to prepare your dog for a day away from home
Stress and separation anxiety can cause a dog to cry. They might also exhibit other behaviors, like chewing or relieving themselves in the house.
But do not get down on yourself when you come home to stuff being destroyed. It does not mean that your dog does not care about you. Dogs may be destructive to belongings for any of the following reasons:
- Not enough mental and physical exercise
- Having separation anxiety
- Too much freedom
What will my dog do when i leave him for the day?
When a pup’s parent leaves their dog home alone, they may worry that their dog may have an accident. This might happen due to separation anxiety or from staying in one location for too long without getting a bathroom break.
To solve an issue with your dog, stay on top of their potty schedule. If they are not meeting their needs as far as going outside and being taken care of, make sure to have a family member or friend come over to watch your dog while you’re gone.
Dogs that have accidents after being left alone may be suffering from separation anxiety. If there is a direct connection between their distress and urine marking, then this is likely the cause of the problem.
How do you calm your dog during the day?
To keep your dog safe while it stays home alone, make sure the space isn’t too big, or provide enough freedom. Make sure the crate is the correct size if you choose to use one at all.
Have an engaging toy for your dog to play with when you leave them alone.
Read our blog on 5 Smart Dog Toys that will Keep your Dog Tired
Your dog’s crying is a way for them to express that they may be going through something. Attempting to address these symptoms and make things better will not just get your pup to stop crying, but it will take the bond between you two from better to great!
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