Dog anxiety: what it is and how to reduce it

7. Be careful when leaving your house

If you suspect your dog is suffering from separation anxiety, try the following approaches: Give your dog a treat when you are about to leave; Go for a short walk in the morning before leaving for work; Leave your worn clothes somewhere so your dog can feel your smell; Don’t say goodbye before leaving and ignore it for a couple of minutes when you return home at the end of the day.