I have a peke-pug with seperation anxiety & he pees on EVERYTHING the minute I leave the room. HELP?

Question

anything in the upright position in my house has been "marked" by my little guy. I am at my wits end. I "crate" him when I am gone because he will destroy. He only pees on things when he is the only one in the room.

Answer 1

Separation anxiety is a panic response that dogs exhibit when left alone. The panic response usually manifests in behavior problems like:

- Digging, chewing, and/or scratching at doors and windows
- Howling, crying and barking
- Urination and defecation

Once again these behaviors are the result of an overwhelming anxiety the pet feels when the owner leaves. The behaviors usually occur within the first 20 to 45 minutes of the owner’s absence.

The causes of separation anxiety are not fully understood. Sometimes what we think is the cause in one dog will not
cause it in another. Listed below are some situations that sometimes result in separation anxiety:

- A dog that has never or rarely been left alone.
- After a long time when the owner and dog are continually together (like a sick leave or vacation).
- After a stay at a boarding kennel or shelter.
- After a change in family routine or structure (death, job schedule change, children left for college).

Because the behaviors associated with separation anxiety can also be the result of many other problems, it is important
that we correctly diagnose separation anxiety before attempting to resolve it. Listed below are some of the identifying criteria for separation anxiety. If your dog exhibits many or all of these, he probably has it.
- Frantic greetings
- Follows you from room to room
- Seems anxious or depressed when you leave
- Exhibits problem behaviors every time you leave whether you are gone for short or long periods of time
- Exhibits problem behaviors only when left alone.
- Dislikes spending time outdoors by himself.

Always consult with your veterinarian. He also may be able to prescribe medication to help while you work on the problem

The following suggestions may work if your dog suffers from a mild case. With a more severe problem, you can utilize
these in conjunction with the desensitization process to being alone.
- Take your dog to dog day care. This will help both the dog and the house while you work on the problem.
- Vary your departure routine. If you always eat, dress, put on your shoes and then leave, try putting on your shoes first.
- Leave a piece of dirty laundry (a piece of clothing that smells like you to comfort the dog).
- Keep arrivals and departures low key. Ignore the dog for a few minutes and then calmly greet him.

Desensitizing your dog to being along takes time and patience. The chances of success are much higher the slower you proceed. Remember it may take days, weeks or months.

1. Begin by going about your normal leaving routine. Right before you are ready to leave, sit back down. Repeat until your dog shows no anxiety.
2. Next, start the leaving routine only this time go to the door and open it, then sit back down. Repeat until the dog shows no anxiety.
3. Now repeat the above step but go outside the door. Leave the door open. Wait a second then go back in and sit down. Repeat until the dog shows no anxiety.
4. Proceed as above, this time step outside and shut the door. Immediately open it and return. Repeat until the dog is okay with the door closed for several seconds.
5. Work up to several minutes with the door closed and you outside. If at any time your dog appears anxious, wait until he relaxes to repeat the exercise.
6. Practice short duration absences several times throughout the day. Remember to keep greetings low key. Repeat until the dog shows no signs of anxiety.
7. After your dog can handle short absences (30 to 90 minutes), he will usually handle longer absences alone without having to work up to them minute by minute.

What NOT to do:
- NEVER punish the dog. Remember this is a panic response. Punishment will only make it worse.
- Getting another dog will probably not help. The dog is anxious because you are gone.
- Crating the dog is usually not a good idea. The dog may injure himself while trying to escape.

Answer 2

I am so happy, it was only a 35 minute drive ( 70 minutes total) but absolutely no sign of anxiety or panic i shopped till I dropped - brilliant! I will now go for the next stage DUAL CARRIAGE way, probably at the weekend, with my husband accompanying me first then the solo drive, if successful the final stage of driving on motorway

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Answer 3

dear lord did you actually read that 5 page letter?
To put it short take him to the vet and have him try some anxiety meds.