Why is my dog chewing my clothes and bedding when I'm not home?

The most common cause of chewing or destructive behavior when a dog is home alone is separation anxiety. Sometimes it can be triggered by a frightening event like a smoke alarm going off one day when the owner isn't home, a burglary, etc. - but sometimes it seems to start for no obvious reason. If you want to know for sure if this is the problem, you can videotape Cinder one day while you're gone - it's usually quite easy to differentiate anxiety from simple boredom or other causes of destructive chewing once you watch the tape. If she is anxious, I would definitely recommend talking with your vet about this issue, since many dogs with separation anxiety need prescription anti-anxiety medication in order to improve - especially in the beginning. I would also suggest leaving her with a special long-lasting treat such as a Kong toy stuffed with peanut butter, every time you leave the house. This will help to keep her busy and encourage her to settle, and over time will help to reduce her anxiety by giving her something to look forward to when you leave. You could also try a DAP pheromone collar along with a natural calming supplement like Zylkene or Composure to see if this helps.

Hello, sorry to hear about Bamboo. It sounds like this is a form of destructive behavior which may be associated with a lack of activity or environmental enrichment. Even though he has chew toys, he may need more enhancement such as more frequent walks, play time, or other form of chewing entertainment. Some nipping may be associated with anxiety, especially if this occurs after you have left your house and he is alone. If his behavior does not resolve after increasing his daily activity and providing more enrichment, then he may need to be evaluated by a behaviorist to determine what the next best step is and to rule out separation anxiety. Your veterinarian may be able to direct you to a behaviorist in your area if you need further assessment. Hope this helps and best of luck.

It's possible Ares has a bit of separation anxiety going on. if he's destroying things even under the supervision of your roommates, it might be time to look into crate training or keeping him housed in a kitchen or laundry room that has few destroyable items in it to prevent him chewing on stuff. If he's feeling anxious, a pheromone collar (they have dog versions of Feliway) can help by releasing a calming pheromone that may help lessen his anxiety while you're gone. Offering chew and puzzle toys that are safe for dogs is also a good distraction to help keep him occupied with that instead of something he shouldn't chew on. If that doesn't help, looking for help from a trainer or veterinary behaviorist in person is a good next step.

It sounds like he is experiencing some separation anxiety when left in the kitchen. You could try an Adaptil collar and Solliquin chews and see if that helps. Also, you could give him a Kong stuffed with treats or a puzzle toy to keep him busy for a few minutes after putting him in the kitchen. https://www.adaptil.com/us#redirected http://www.solliquin.com/

It is possible he has a touch of separation anxiety. It may stress him a bit when you leave the house. Mild cases can be remedied by desensitizing him to your absence. This is done by leaving him along for ever increasing periods of time. Prepare to leave the house multiple times daily. Leave sometimes and other times stay. Do not make a big deal about leaving or returning. Ignore him for 15 minutes or until he settles down upon your return. A special toy or treat can be used to distract him just before you leave. Pick up the toy as soon as you get home. A pheromone product, such is the Adaptil collar or DAP plug in diffuser, may help decrease any anxiety. There are also oral supplements that can calming him down some.

Chewing up things can be due to several reasons including boredom, lack of exercise or anxiety. I recommend crate training until this is under control. Here are some links with good, general information: https://www.petcoach.co/article/chewing-in-puppies-how-to-control-it/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/7-natural-treatments-for-dog-anxiety/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-crate-train-your-dog/ I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

This sounds like classic separation anxiety. I would recommend stopping all punishment, since dogs can't make the connection between something they've done and a punishment if it doesn't come within 2-3 seconds AND because dogs with anxiety don't respond well to punishment at any time. Moby needs to see his veterinarian to talk about medications to help deal with this and keep him safe.