Does your dog bark loudly and feel anxious when left alone? If you're struggling with separation anxiety in your dog, you've probably come across advice like don't give too much physical affection or take them for a walk before and after you leave. While these methods can indeed be helpful, I believe there aren't many videos that explain why these training techniques are effective. Today, I will summarize everything for you in this video. If you invest just 10 minutes to watch until the end, I believe not only will the separation anxiety issue be resolved, but most behavioral problems will also disappear. Additionally, you will gain an understanding of your dog's basic thought processes and the reasons behind their behaviors, allowing you to respond more accurately to their needs. Before we dive in, I want to share that I have raised five dogs in the past and am currently taking care of my pet dog, Bobby. Although I have moved out and no longer live with him,

저희 집 강아지 미루와 오랜 시간을 함께 지냈는데요. 미루는 어렸을 때 정말 분리불안이 심했어요. 또 희한하게 출근할 땐 괜찮았는데, 주말이나 퇴근 후 다시 외출할 때면 불안 증상이 나타나곤 했습니다. 심할 땐 옆집에서 찾아오고 할 정도로 심각했어요. 하지만 제가 이 사실을 알게 된 뒤로는 이런 문제 행동들을 고칠 수 있었는데요. 바로 오늘의 주제, 강아지가 생각하는 미래와 과거입니다. 강아지가 혼자 남겨져 하울링을 하거나 불안해 한다면 안스럽기도 하고, 어떻게 해야 될지 고민이 참 많이 되죠. 하지만 이는 보호자의 특정 행동과 연관이 될 수 있습니다. 동물의 인지 능력에 대한 연구를 제공하는 전원이 있는데요, 애니멀 카그니션이라는 사이트입니다. 여기에 실린 연구 결과에 따르면 강아지도 자신의 과거와 미래를 인식할 수 있다고 합니다.

According to research, dogs are said to be able to think to a certain extent. Because past experiences remain in their memory, they can learn and adjust their behavior based on these experiences. For example, if a dog is given a treat or praised when the word hand is mentioned, it will come to recognize this behavior as positive. Therefore, when we say the word hand, the dog reflexively extends its paw. This means that dogs can predict certain future events based on their owner's actions or changes in their environment. For instance, when an owner says the word walk, the dog may become very excited and eager to go out. This behavior is due to the dog's memories of enjoyable experiences from past walks. The anticipation of going out for a fun and enjoyable activity like a walk leads to their excitement. However, there are significant differences between humans and dogs.

Dogs cannot think as complexly and abstractly as humans. Humans have the ability to imagine and calculate the future very specifically, not just learn from repeated experiences. For example, let's say we play a game where we guess whether the next card will be red or blue. If a blue card has come up five times in a row, a human would assign meaning to this pattern and make inferences. They might think, Since blue has come up five times, could there be some kind of rule? On the other hand, dogs do not possess the ability to imagine and reason in such abstract ways. However, the important thing is that dogs can remember and learn from our behaviors. If we take our dog for a walk before leaving them alone, what might the dog think? Oh, my mom always plays with me before going out. When she comes back home, she will play with me again.

하게 되는 거죠. 그런이 보호자가 돌아오면 함께 놀 수 있다는 행복한 상상을 하며 기다릴 수 있을 겁니다. 이런 본질적 원인을 이해하고 나면 나머지도 쉬워집니다. 충분한 산책이 도움되는 이유는 단순히 산책을 시켜 줘서가 아닙니다. 보호자와 함께 즐거웠던 기억을 학습하기 때문이죠. 반려견은 사람처럼 핸드폰을 할 수 있는 것도 아니기 때문에 집에 남겨지면 할 수 있는 게 많지 않아요. 그저 잠을 자거나 보호자를 기다리는 것 정도밖에 할 수 있는 게 없습니다. 뿐만 아니라 하루 종일 집에만 있게 되면 강아지나 사람이나 우울감을 느끼게 됩니다. 예를 들어, 출근해서 일하기 싫고 집에 가고 싶다고 느껴지는 경우가 있을 겁니다. 하지만 이건 일 자체가 싫어서라기보다는 그 상황에서 느껴지는 자유롭지 않고 스트레스 받는 상황 때문일 겁니다. 하지만 실제로 막상 우리가 아무 일도 하지 않으면...

If you stay cooped up at home all day without doing anything, you will experience tremendous feelings of depression. Think about it: just because you don't want to work doesn't mean you want to do absolutely nothing and feel bored. You probably want to travel, eat, drink, and do things you enjoy freely. We are designed to be happy when we receive sunlight, exercise, and move around, as this triggers the release of serotonin, the happiness hormone. For this reason, engaging in appropriate outdoor activities is really important. The more you stay indoors, the more bored you become, whether you are a person or a dog. So, as I mentioned earlier, taking your dog for a walk before going out would be very helpful. However, realistically, it might be difficult to do this every day. In that case, I recommend starting with the goal of taking a 10-minute walk after work. Don't put too much pressure on yourself to do it every day.

If you let go of the pressure to take your dog for a walk, it seems that you can actually make it easier to do so. The important thing is to help your dog think, When mom comes home, she will take me for a walk. If you couldn't take your dog for a walk today, try to make sure to take just 10 minutes in the evening. By creating this awareness, your dog will be able to wait more patiently even when alone. Sometimes, when the first dog shows signs of separation anxiety, people bring in another dog, thinking that the two anxious dogs will play well together. However, bringing in another dog in this situation can lead to having two dogs with separation anxiety. The first dog may see the new adopted dog and feel anxious, which can lead to the new dog developing separation anxiety as well.

Because of this, especially if it's a young puppy, there is a higher possibility that they will feel anxious in the same way. When we are apart, I, as the guardian, feel more anxious, and when we are together, I want to keep touching them. When I was young, I loved dogs so much and found them adorable, so I often engaged in behaviors like petting and praising them. In fact, many dogs with separation anxiety have guardians who are part of the problem. It is also an issue that we, as guardians, need to work on and practice. Additionally, there are cases where a dog feels more separation anxiety towards a specific person in the household. This behavior often arises from giving excessive affection. When we are at home, if we are constantly close and providing physical contact, the pet may feel awkward being alone. The moment the guardian leaves the house, the pet feels extremely anxious, as if they have lost their world.

You start to feel emotions, which leads to excessive attachment to the guardian who goes out the door. When the door opens, you think the guardian might be there, and because of that anxiety, you scratch at the door and act out excessively. Even if you are affectionate at times, please refrain from touching or having physical contact at all times. Just by creating time for the dog to rest alone regularly, a lot can improve. Dogs often bark or growl loudly at even the slightest external sounds. This is especially common in dogs with anxiety symptoms. Since they can be sensitive to sounds, playing music can be somewhat helpful. When a dog is waiting alone and hears footsteps or the presence of people outside, it may mistake it for the owner coming back and become even more anxious. Therefore, to block out external noise a bit more, playing music can be beneficial.

Going out will be very helpful. I usually play sounds like crickets or white noise. When I do this and go out, it makes me, as a guardian, feel a bit more at ease, and it helps in that regard. To summarize the key points, dogs can somewhat understand what happens to them through experience, so it's good to take them for a walk before leaving. However, don't feel pressured; just start by taking them for a 10-minute walk after work. Bringing in another dog to alleviate separation anxiety is not a good solution. It's important to restrain excessive affection and allow them time to rest alone. If you have to leave them alone, playing white noise or similar sounds can help block out external noises. If you watched the video until the end, you would have gained a broader understanding of how dogs think.

I think that while it may be difficult to apply to every situation or solve certain problems completely, if you watch today's video repeatedly and understand it, you will be able to resolve most situations, not just separation anxiety. For example, you might be able to come up with answers for situations like a puppy not being properly house trained. If you found today's video helpful or beneficial, please like and subscribe so that others who are also struggling with their puppy's separation anxiety can see it. There may have been parts of today's content that you didn't fully understand, but there were likely many aspects that you knew but couldn't put into practice, which is why they remained unresolved. The most important point is to understand how your puppy thinks. Don't give up, and if you have any difficulties or questions, please leave a comment. I will do my best to help you.

I'll leave you with a reply on the line. Thank you for watching the video. Have a happy day with your dog today. Goodbye!

집에 혼자 남아있는 강아지가 괜찮은 이유는?

집에 혼자 남아있는 강아지가 괜찮은 이유는?