What Does Blitz Cause Separation Anxiety?

The anniversary of the death of my beloved friend and protector, Blitz, passed yesterday. Blitz was a tri-colored Collie who was a prince of a dog. When the wind ruffled his fur or he pranced he was the epitome of canine royalty. Blitz was a gentle soul who loved nothing more than to be with his family. We did everything possible together. Throughout his life he suffered from digestive ailments which caused him to feel unwell and quiet oftentimes. As I, myself, suffer from medical issues which force me to lead a sedentary life at times, we were the perfect companions for each other. Three weeks before his sixth birthday, Blitz became dizzy one evening. His dizziness increased through the night until he was unable to stand, sit or walk more …show more content…
The characteristics of separation anxiety are excessive barking, whining, howling, or other vocalizations, overprotective behaviors, (such as "standing guard" at windows or doors), and destructive behavior in the home while you (the owner) are gone for a period of time. These behaviors are not only annoying to neighbors, but dangerous to passerby's, and your dog's physical health. Separation anxiety can be particularly troublesome for residents of apartments and complexes because neighbors are unwilling to tolerate the excessive barking, whining, and howling. But how do you keep your dog from acting badly due to their separation anxiety? And can it be prevented before it escalates? Signs of separation anxiety usually begin during puppy-hood, and by catching the warning signs you can keep this issue from escalating as they age. Separation anxiety starts with minor fits of barking, whining, howling, destructive behavior, and disobedience. These negative behaviors are meant to be attention-getting, and as their owner you must ignore these behaviors. By giving attention to negative behaviors they are being viewed as positive by the puppy, because attention is a form of praise. (Even if this is not what you meant.) Negative behaviors can seem cute while they are young, but as an adult dog they are increasingly bothersome. And once …show more content…
With the warmer weather just around the corner, your children are more likely to be outside playing with their pets. So get ready to help them all by eliminating such pests. Home remedies should always be tried first in my opinion, since chemical based products can have adverse side effects for your dogs, cost you a bundle, and also pose a health risk to children if not stored correctly in the home or garden shed. Since most of these parasites can be transferred to humans, it is most important to never, ever allow your dog to lick your face. While most people see this as a sign of love and while it surely is just like a kiss, it is also very possible that you will become dangerously ill from ingesting worms or their eggs as a result of being licked. Teach your children this is not acceptable, and how important it is to thoroughly wash their hands with warm soapy water and to use disinfecting wipes after playing with their dogs. Changing into fresh clean clothes after doing so is also advisable. These worms can cause immune dysfunction, blindness or worse. Don't ever think you dog has no parasites since no symptoms are present. Always assume that they have, treat them as though they have, and be protected. Dogs often show no symptoms at all, or have been infected for a long time, even years before symptoms even begin to present. Always keep in mind that these worms can, and do kill