Border Collie (detailed introduction)

　　Is your dog turning into a demolition expert when left alone at home? Many owners might think this is a way for dogs to relieve loneliness, but what does it really represent about the dog's psychology? It should be noted that not all dogs cause destruction when left alone at home!!
　　1. Reasons for tearing things apart
　　Dogs tearing things apart is actually a process of releasing stress. When dogs are outside, each moment they face a different environment, but at home, the environment is unchanging, so they become very bored. The items at home become the best outlet for venting their emotions. On the other hand, "demolition" can be caused by a psychological disorder in dogs—separation anxiety disorder. This illness mostly appears in puppies who have not undergone proper training or who have been overly pampered, as they are used to constant attention and have not learned how to live independently. They believe all their psychological needs will be fulfilled. This overly close relationship causes dogs to develop strong dependency, so when the owner leaves home, tearing things apart becomes their preferred way to express their needs.
　　2. Solutions
　　1. For dogs that tear or chew furniture to release stress, owners can distract them with beef leg bones or rubber toys as stress relief objects.
　　2. For dogs with separation anxiety, the first step is to reduce the dog's dependence on us. Force yourself to reduce the attention given to the dog by more than half. No matter what method it uses to attract your attention, do not respond. The behavior of owners and family members must remain consistent to teach your dog to be independent.
　　3. Pretend to leave and let the dog stay alone at home for a few minutes. If the dog barks, do not enter. Wait until it stops barking and then return and reward it. Gradually extend this time to help the dog get used to it.