Many dogs experience separation anxiety when their owners leave them home alone. Sometimes we talk about endless barking, dogs that urinate and even dogs that destroy the entire home because of the great anxiety they suffer from.
In this article on our site we are going to work the kong for separation anxiety.
Although yes, remember that for an effective result and for your dog to stop suffering from this problem you should go to an ethologist or duly qualified professional.
Why using the kong is effective for separation anxiety
Unlike other toys on the market, the kong is the only one that guarantees the safety of our pet since it is impossible of being ingested and it is not possible to break it either (we find them in different strengths).
Separation anxiety is a very complicated process that newly adopted dogs often suffer from and find it hard to get used to their new lifestyle. These dogs are often saddened by the departure of their owners and act inappropriately in the hope that they will return: broken furniture, urination and crying are some of the typical behaviors.
Dogs find in the kong a way to relax and enjoy the moment, a very useful tool in these cases. Read on to find out how you should use it.
How to use kong for separation anxiety
To begin with, you should find out how the kong works: it is a toy that you have to fill with food, be it bars, pâté and portions of feed, in the variety you will find motivation for your dog.
To alleviate separation anxiety you will start for 4-7 days using the kong when you are at home, like this the dog will perceive it in a positive way and in a moment of relaxation.
Once the dog understands how the kong works and associates it in a fun and relaxed way, you can begin to leave it to it regularly when you leave home. You should still use the kong on occasions when you are present.
By following these guidelines your dog will begin to relax when you are not at home, thus reducing his separation anxiety.
What to do if kong doesn't relieve separation anxiety
Separation anxiety is a problem that generates stress in our pet. For this reason, if using the kong does not improve the situation, we should think about go to a specialist ethologist or a canine educator.
In the same way that we would take our son to the psychologist if he had a mental or anxiety problem, we should do it with our pet. Relieving his stress will result in a he althy, happy and calm dog.
Buy the most suitable Kong
Below we leave you a small list of kongs that we have selected for their quality and price:
- Medium-sized double kong: ideal if you have a second residence and have two identical kongs for your dog, one at each address.
- Bone-shaped Kong: This Kong is inexpensive and has great strength.
- Giraffe-shaped soft Kong: this Kong is different and apart from being very funny, the giraffe's legs are balls of dye.
