Velcro dog
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Velcro dog is a slang term among dog fanciers referring to a dog that either displays separation anxiety
or otherwise strongly prefers to be near its owner. The term plays on the clinging ability of the Velcro
hook-and-loop fastener.
Dog Separation anxiety manifests itself in destructive behaviors occurring when the dog is left alone. Some of these behaviors are chewing, digging, pawing at doors or windows, barking, howling and even urinating and defecating. The behaviors generally happen within the first 15 to 30 minutes after the departure of the last person but tend to cease after the 45-minute mark. It is important to note here that a dog with separation anxiety is not doing these behaviors to exact revenge on his owners for leaving. The dog is truly in a state of panic and fear and is simply responding to those feelings.
Separation anxiety in dogs
Separation anxiety in dogs is a condition where dogs, when left alone, exhibit distress and behavior problems. It is similar to separation anxiety disorder that people experience when they are away from someone they feel strongly emotionally attached to, i.e., a father or mother...
or otherwise strongly prefers to be near its owner. The term plays on the clinging ability of the Velcro
Velcro
Velcro is the brand name of the first commercially marketed fabric hook-and-loop fastener, invented in 1948 by the Swiss electrical engineer George de Mestral...
hook-and-loop fastener.
Dog Separation anxiety manifests itself in destructive behaviors occurring when the dog is left alone. Some of these behaviors are chewing, digging, pawing at doors or windows, barking, howling and even urinating and defecating. The behaviors generally happen within the first 15 to 30 minutes after the departure of the last person but tend to cease after the 45-minute mark. It is important to note here that a dog with separation anxiety is not doing these behaviors to exact revenge on his owners for leaving. The dog is truly in a state of panic and fear and is simply responding to those feelings.