The treatment administered to your dogs Separation Anxiety problem depends on its severity. A mild case of Separation Anxiety in dogs will be easily fixed by applying some of the proven methods listed below. More severe cases will take lots of time and commitment, and possibly a visit to your Vet for some medication. Commence these techniques as soon as you identify Separation Anxiety to be the problem.

• Ensure that your dog feels safe and comfortable when you are away from him. Provide plenty of fresh water and clean, warm bedding for your dog.
• Be sure to give your dog plenty of exercise when you are around. On leash walks, a run at the park with other dogs and some obedience training will all ensure your dog is happy and stimulated. Importantly it can also mean your dog will rest while you are out, instead of tearing up the garden.
• Provide some appealing dog toys to help occupy his time. Kongs stuffed with frozen treats are a favorite.
• Leave your dog a blanket or piece of clothing that has your scent on it. This may comfort your distressed dog - make sure it is something you don't mind being torn up.
• Try feeding your dog his main meal just as you are leaving the house.
• If you often have the radio on when at home, leave it on while you are away. This can be soothing and comforting in mild cases of Separation Anxiety in dogs.
• Some dog owners report that buying another puppy or cat can help reduce Separation Anxiety. I believe that this action may reduce boredom, but won't stop your dog from missing you when you are apart.
• Leave your dog in a safe and secure crate or kennel run. This has a two fold effect, it provides a comfortable "den like" area where your dog will feel comfortable, and it means your dog won't be able to act out many of the problem behavior's listed above. Be sure that your dog is completely happy in this area before you go and leave him for any length of time. I've never crated my dogs for Separation Anxiety treatment purposes, but many dog trainers and owner's recommend this training technique.
• Give your dog some obedience training. Teach and practice some basic obedience training commands like sit, down and stay. Be a strong leader or the "Alpha Dog" in your owner-dog relationship, he will respect and trust you for it. When you establish yourself as the trusted leader, your dog will respect your right to come and go as you please.
• Drop your puppy or dog off at a doggy day care center or to friends, neighbours or a family members home.
• Some trainers recommend the use of No Bark collars. These are an effective tool for stopping excessive barking problems. If your dog is barking because he is suffering from Separation Anxiety it is highly likely that the barking will cease, but the problem will surface through any number of other destructive behavioral problems.
• I appreciate this one is difficult for many dog owners (including myself). Don't let your dog become too "clingy" and dependent on you every second you are together. Little by little teach your dog to be on his own when you are home. Put him in a crate, outside or just in the next room. Prove to him that it's not a bad thing to be separated from you, give him his favorite treat in another room and leave him there for a while. When he is quiet and calm go and give him some praise, make it clear you are happy with him. You can also practice your down stay obedience training command for this purpose.
• Pay little or no attention to your dog when preparing to leave the house. Ignore him for 10 minutes and then slip out the door with no fuss. Same thing when you arrive home, just go about your business for about 10 minutes, ignore your dog. When he is calm, initiate some contact with him. You don't want him to believe that his behavior (barking, whining etc.) has contributed to bringing you back home. Don't inadvertently reward his behavior by giving a big over the top greeting every time you arrive home.