Understanding Rottweiler Separation Anxiety

The signs of Rottweiler separation anxiety start with consistent barking the moment you step out of the house. If allowed to persist your dog will resort to more vicious behavior. This kind of behavior will include relentless barking, potty mess everywhere and total destruction of your furniture. You have to understand the nature of your dog’s anxiety in order to solve the issue.

Rottweilers are basically pack animals. They are very attached to their pack leaders and masters…. and that means YOU! The anxiety they feel is created by your specific actions. The actions you do before you leave and when you get home are causes of their anxiety. Let’s take for example that you got them used to getting a treat or petting them every time you step out or get home. If you do this everyday and your dog got used to this routine it is but natural that he won’t be able to restrain his anxiousness every time he sees you leave.

There are ways to correct this behavior. Like, try changing your routine. If you are set in your ways this may be difficult for you. Perhaps it is you who needs training! Joking aside you have to realize that your dog is connecting your actions to your leaving. Hearing your alarm clock, seeing you get dressed and preparing to leave is enough to set your dog on an anxiety attack! Set your alarm on a different time, vary the time you get dressed and don’t just run out the door with your car keys. Take your time and put variety in your daily schedule and this will help reducing Rottweiler separation anxiety.

Every time you arrive or leave don’t give too much attention to your pet. Try ignoring your dog for the first 10-15 minutes when you get home. Try not to pet him when you’re leaving even if he gives you that irresistible sad dog look. If you’re leaving for just a short time put the dog in a training crate or place them in another room in the house.

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