To start with, you need to rule out the possibility that your dog is just bored. A dog that doesn‟t get enough attention or exercise will often behave in the same way – barking, destroying things, and overreacting when you return home. However, boredom is much easier to fix. It just requires a bit of extra attention and exercise for your dog. Give them some extra walks, a few toys, and train them with some basic tricks to avoid destruction at unwanted times.

When it comes to anxiety, your dog‟s first symptoms will key in on your actions. They can tell when you‟re about to leave by how you put on your shoes, grab your coat, or pick up your keys. In extreme cases, they will know you‟re leaving as soon as you wake up, turning them into an utter mess before you even get to the door. To adjust for this, change your routine. Sit down randomly, put on your coat at different times, change when you feed the dog. The less regular your routines, the harder it is for the dog to associate them with leaving and the lesser that anxiety will be when you leave.