First, the physiological reasons for dogs
For some people who are used to going out to defecate and urinate every day For dogs, the first thing to consider when leaving your dog home alone for long periods of time is not the dog’s separation anxiety, but its bladder capacity. If the dog is used to excreting outside, it will basically reject or even refuse to excrete indoors, so if the dog is left alone at home, it will hold urine.
Usually, puppies will urinate more frequently. Basically, two-month-old dogs will urinate every two hours until the dog is six months old. fully developed. While a healthy adult dog needs to urinate once every six to eight hours, elderly and sick dogs have a relatively low ability to hold urine. However, the owner should not challenge the dog’s urine holding limit. If the dog excretes every eight hours for a long time, it is likely to cause problems such as urinary stones and urinary tract infections.
If the owner really does not have too much time to stay at home, it is best to train the dog to use the indoor toilet, so that the dog can excrete in time, which is also good for the home environment. And if the owner needs to go out, it is best to find a reliable custodian for the dog, which can also ensure the safety of the dog.
Second, psychological reasons for dogs
If the dog is left alone At home, it is likely to suffer from separation anxiety, or even depression, mania and other psychological emotions, and the longer it is left alone at home, the more obvious this situation will be. In order to avoid psychological problems when the dog is at home alone, owners can also take some steps to help the dog stabilize its mood.
The first thing to do is to create a safe and comfortable environment for your dog, which will vary from dog to dog. Some dogs prefer a narrower space because they feel more secure, while some dogs will have anxiety in a narrow space, so the owner still has to determine what the environment should be like based on his own understanding of the dog. Secondly, when the owner leaves, don’t particularly exaggerate the atmosphere of parting, otherwise the dog will be more anxious, the owner is best to leave quietly, and when the dog notices that the owner has left, the owner will even come back soon. Lastly, give your dog something to do alone, such as educational toys, feed-through toys, or a ball that makes noises, which can also ease the dog’s boredom.
When the owner comes back, try to be as quiet as possible, let the dog understand that it is not a big deal for the owner to leave and come back, which is conducive to stabilizing the dog’s emotions. If you have other related questions, you can also consult your veterinarian.
