Tactics for Breaking a Boxer of Separation Anxiety Is your boxer depressed? Is your absence sparking a little separation anxiety in your canine? A lonely boxer can make for a depressed, anxiety-ridden pet. When humans are sad, they can vocalize their feelings, exhibit signs of detachment or even take an anti-depressant to cope. But, when boxers are left alone, their separation anxiety can go undetected and ultimately lead to behavioral problems. We compiled a suggestion list of ways to ease your absence away from your boxer: Labrador retrievers, as their name indicates, were bred to retrieve things. However, most people think of them today as retrieving sticks, or other similar objects. In reality, they were originally bred to help fishermen by retrieving fishing nets! Promote Self-Reliance In order to promote self-reliance in your boxer, deter clingy behavior. Instead of allowing Fido to frolic next to you, give him a toy and leave him alone in another room for 20-40 minutes. Schipperke is Flemmish for "little captain" and the name is appropriate because most schipperkes seem to act almost human. they are happy, intelligent and usually enjoy being the center of the universe around them. Make Departure Rewarding Prior to heading out for work, synchronize your departure on an upbeat note. Instead of playing with your boxer and making your departure more emotional, feed your boxer a small meal and hide treats and toys around the house for him or her to discover. If your boxer is restricted to a one room, plant these items around the confined space. It will alleviate the added stress of your departure while serving as temporary diversion in your absence. While many people think of Boxers as aggressive, they are actually great with children. They were bred to be hunters, yes, but they were bred to corner prey, not kill it. As a result, they are protective, yet patient. Downplay Homecomings Rather than feed into the enthusiastic greeting of your boxer, keep greetings casual. But, remember to smother your boxer with affection after he has settled down. Bloodhounds have dewlaps. What are dewlaps? They are strange looking, pendulous folds of skin on the back of the neck. They don't seem to serve any useful purpose to the bloodhound, but are rather interesting to look at. In conclusion, breaking a boxer of separation anxiety does not mean not giving your pet the love and attention he or she requires. Quelling a boxer's separation anxiety is a form of conditioning that can help your boxer become socially adjusted and capable of coping in your absence without triggering any behavioral problems. The basenji could really be considered more like a cat than a dog. Not only is it the only breed of dog that does not bark, but is also a meticulous cleaner. Unlike other dogs, the basenji actually licks itself clean, just like a cat!