Owning a dog in today's world wind world and balancing career and home life is a challenge. It is inevitable most dogs spend long hours, home alone with little to do but sniff out trouble.

Why Dogs Bark, Chew, Dig and Destroy

Dogs are pack animals with a natural need to be among company. Unfortunately, hectic schedules have many dog owners so busy they fail to notice their dogs are in need of companionship. When dogs are isolated from the pack, they become anxious and nervous. All of this anxiety and stress leads to unwanted dog behavior.

Obsessive barking, scratching, licking, as well as destructive chewing, and digging are means of a dog releasing mounting anxiety and stress. When dogs exhibit anxious behavior, they are desperately trying to convey something is wrong.

How to Calm Dog Anxiety

The less time your dogs spends home alone the happier your dog will be. To calm dog anxiety when home alone turn the radio or TV on, and give your dog an old t-shirt as your scent is a comforting smell.

On unavoidably long workdays, ask a pet loving neighbor or friend, or hire a professional dog walker to walk your dog. Doggy daycare is another alternative for calming dog anxiety and eliminating problem behavior when home alone.

There are also natural herbal dog calming formulas made with ingredients such as lavender, chamomile, and valerian that soothe overly hyperactive, anxious dogs.

Understanding the social nature of dogs and their need for companionship explains why dogs often behave as they do.

Find more advice for soothing dog anxiety on calming dogs.com website