Why is my dog calm when I leave but anxious or excited with others?

If Kyra seems to have some separation anxiety then a supplement could help, but behavior modification is probably more important. It sounds like the urination is probably submissive or excitement urination. You should keep greetings very low key to help prevent this. Here are some links that could help: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care/common-dog-behavior-issues/separation-anxiety https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/dog-submissive-urination-solutions

Separation anxiety is a fairly common behavioral problem in dogs. Dogs are very social animals who form strong bonds to their owners, so it can be very scary and upsetting for them when you leave them alone at home. This problem generally requires professional help to treat effectively, so I would recommend getting in touch with a veterinary behaviorist who can evaluate Ariel in person and help you put together a detailed plan to work on her anxiety. You can search for one in your area here: www.dacvb.org

It's possible Rango has some separation anxiety if he is bonded with you. There are a few things you can try. One is to have your family spend some time with him while you are gone, playing with toys, going on a walk, feeding him, etc. This can help him to bond with your family and feel more comfortable, as well as get out any anxious energy. You can also play a soothing radio station, leave him with an article of clothing that smells like you, or provide a toy filled with treats that he has to work on to get out while you are away to help distract him. Making sure not to make a big deal of coming and going can also help him get used to the fact that you both leave, and always return home.

Poor Bear! It’s so hard to know sometimes what is causing them to be that way. It could be something he heard that caused him to be anxious. You’ll likely never know. Try to distract him with play or a long walk. If you can burn off some energy, that helps the brain to move forward and forget the anxiety. Do watch him very closely for any signs of illness, some dogs can react that way if they don’t feel good. Watch his eating habits and pay attention to any signs of lethargy, vomiting or loose stool. If you see those, then I recommend to have him seen by his veterinarian. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

This is a complex problem with many factors. For example: how are the dogs if you go out for a short while in the evening and your husband is at home? How does he respond to them when they start their nuisance behavior? There are times to correct it, and times to ignore it (because they may be looking for attention, and they know exactly what to do to get it--even if they are negative resposes, it is beter than nothing). Is their usual routine disrupted because you are gone? Do you and your husband enforce the same house rules all the time? I would suggest that you click on the prompt to start a consult, where we can discuss this at length and figure out what is going on. I am very sorry about the loss of your father.

This isn’t a super common problem, but I have met a few dogs who do this. It can be an attention getting behavior (he doesn’t want the people he loves to stop interacting with him). Or, it can be a little bit of separation anxiety, especially if it seems worse with the people he is closest to. Redirecting him to an appropriate behavior can be helpful. Such as asking him to sit and giving him lots of treats before someone heads out door and then continuing while they leave may help brake this habit.

Hi. It sounds like sparky has more attachment syndrome/separation anxiety and attention seeking behavior rather then disease related to head-pressing (which is what you were referring to). I would be much less worried about an internal health issue and focus more on his behavior. You can try positive reinforcement for him when you are home and when you leave him alone so he knows you are coming back. You can reward him for good behavior that involves giving you a little bit of space when you need it - like in the kitchen. You can give him activities and things to do while you are home so he can be more self-entertained rather then all of his focus on you. You can also speak to his veterinarian about some medications that can help with anxiety and these types of behaviors if you are interested. Best of luck!