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Practical tools for dog enrichment and separation anxiety
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items I have a Border Collie and Australian Shepherd mix dog, who has separation anxiety. Initially she would howl by the door even if I left for 5 minutes to throw out the garbage. She doesn't get destructive when she is left home alone, but can howl and ...
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We freeze this with canned food on the inside, with a bully stick, dried kibble, or bananas. This Kong is a large size and extra durable, so the rubber has remained in good condition all this time. We use this Kong at least once a week, and it replac...
KONG Extreme Dog Toy for XXL Dogs - Black
I use this to fill up my dog's Kong. Very afforable and easy to use. We freeze it with other snacks, and it makes a great enrichment activity for my dog.
PEDIGREE Chopped Adult Wet Dog Food Beef
I use this to fill up my dog's Kong. We freeze it with wet food, and it makes a great enrichment activity for my dog.
Yummies Beef Chew Sticks (1.5 lb) Delivery or Pickup Near Me
I use this to monitor my dog when she's left home alone, and it's worked well to ensure she's safe.
2K Pet Camera with App, Night Vision, Alexa
I used this more often in the beginning of my dog's separation anxiety. I used this in combination with the Kong, so there were multiple enrichment items prepared. I do think it can become a lot of prep to use both items, and my dog is now fine with ...
CIICII Large Lick Mat for Dogs & Cats, Blue
I use this daily for my dog, and put 2 teaspoons a day in her morning meal. My dogs breeds are working and herding dogs, so she needs to be stimulated often and is always on high alert. She has been reactive to other dogs and strangers over the years...
CB2 Hemp Oil for Dogs - Extra Strength 240ml
This is not really a tool, but for times where I need someone to take care of my down when I'm going out of town, I use Rover. I have contacted Bella W. for two trips now, and I highly recommend her if you are in the Surrey or South Surrey area. She ...
Bella W. | Surrey, BC | Rover.com
This is more of an enrichment toy, but I've used this in the past for my dog to exercise her brain and keep busy with this puzzle. It's definitely a more challenging one, so I recommend it for border collies or aussies.
Nina Ottosson MultiPuzzle Dog Treat Toy
This puzzle toy only takes my dog maybe 3-5 minutes to complete, however I really like this puzze game for her because it's extremely durable. My dog is quite rough and food motivated, so the combination means she easily breaks through toys especiall...
Nina Ottosson Dog Casino Interactive Toy
Free Training Tutorials and Tips
I watched these videos to help learn how separation anxiety develops, and what owners can do to correct this behaviour.
Separation Anxiety- Never Pay a Trainer Again
This doesn't work with all dogs, but it can help to have ambient music playing when your dog is left alone for a period of time.
15 HOURS of Deep Separation Anxiety Music for Dog Relaxation! Helped 4 Million Dogs Worldwide! NEW!
This thread and some others on reddit have helped my understanding of separation anxiety a lot, particularly this part of the post: “ Your anxious dog associates the owner leaving the room with pain, and returning with pleasure”. It changed the way I...
How I cured my dog from separation anxiety in 6 weeks
I've done a lot of suggestions in this enrichment DIY thread for dogs. I like these ones because they are low cost or usually free, using items you already have in your home.
Homemade Puzzles/Enrichment Ideas?