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Tips for Treating Minor Separation Anxiety:
- Don't make a big deal out of arrivals and departures. When you arrive home, ignore your dog for the first few minutes then calmly pet him.
- Leave your dog with an article of clothing that smells like you, such as an old T-shirt that you've slept in recently.
- Establish a safety cue—a word or action that you use when you leave that tells your dog you'll be back.
- Leave him treats in an interactive dog toy so that he associates your leaving with play time and treats.