Separation anxiety can happen in any dog, at any age, and for
any reason. Doctors are not very sure why this happens, but they agree
that is happens more in dogs that were not properly nurtured as puppies,
had new moves, or a new schedule. The dog might be moved around as a
puppy, and these things can make a dog have separation anxiety.
Some of the things a dog might do could be excessive, like
howling, barking, whining, pacing, chewing, scratching, digging, urinating
and defecating. As the time goes on, the systems become worse, the dog
might break his teeth, rip his or her nails, and injure themselves. It
seems to happen in pets that did not have much socializing as
puppies.
One good way to teach your Jack Russell Terrier Dog something
good is to find a quiet place for just you and the dog, and get them to
relax by you. When you have them relaxed, give them a treat. You can do
this and slowly back away, and put more distance in between you and the
dog, slowly separating the two of you.
Another good technique, is be misleading your dog. They might
be accustomed to your car keys shaking, meaning you are leaving, or you
putting on your jacket, or other signs your dog might read, that lets them
know you are leaving.
Try picking up your car keys several times a day, and not
leave. Put your jacket on, and take it back off, several times a day. Try
to break up your dog’s regular routine pattern that you might not even
think about. Your dog might already have a routine, that you subconsciously,
don't even realize it.
When you come home, pretend that you don't even notice the
dog, until he or she has calmed down, and then when they have relaxed,
give them a treat or praise.
Another way is to give your dog some excitement. Could you
imagine being cooped up all day long, while your owner is out working, and
you have to play with the same old toy, day in and day out. If you turn
the lights on 30 minutes early, or give your dog a new toy, with a
secret treat inside, that will keep them occupied, and spice up their
day. If you were a pet, would you not want to be treated that way?
Remember, young dogs still have lots of energy. If you come
home and find your favorite chair in threads, you might want to consider
increasing your younger dogs exercise pattern.
They should be exercised twice a day, from 30 to 45 minutes each time.
You could teach them commands, teach them to play fetch, and
other good times. Your Jack Russell Terrier Dog needs plenty of exercise to
feel like a dog. Most dogs were breed for a certain job. A herder, a Shepard, a hunting dog, and more.
A dog has these instincts in their blood, you need to make sure they get plenty
of exercise.
