5 ways to raise small dogs without anxiety

There are several important ways and precautions to keep a small dog without separation anxiety. Below are five ways that can help alleviate separation anxiety in small dogs:

 

1. **Start segregation training**:
- **Start with a short period of time**: Start by letting your dog leave it alone for a short period of time at first and gradually increase the amount of time thereafter. Make sure you get used to it slowly.
- **Start with an easy activity**: When leaving your dog alone, use toys, snacks, etc. to create a positive experience.

2. **Maintains consistent access time**:
- **Leaving and returning at a fixed time**: Dogs love predictable routines. They can provide stability to dogs by leaving and returning at a fixed time.

3. **Practice to hide**:
- **Hide signs before leaving **: Makes it easier for dogs to predict they'll leave by practicing hiding signs of leaving from their dogs, such as when they're in a bag or door wearing their keys.

4. **Energy consumed by activities**:
- **Exercise and play**: If you burn up your energy with enough exercise, your dog will be more comfortable when he leaves. Taking a walk, running around, playing with toys, etc. will help.

5. **Provide positive experience before separation**:
- **Reward before separation**: Provide a good experience and reward before leaving your dog alone. You can build positive feelings through snacks or compliments.

Also, in order to raise a dog without separation anxiety, it is important to approach it step by step and provide a safe environment through positive reinforcement. Sometimes it can be a good option to seek the help of a professional trainer or behavioral expert.