Separation Anxiety

See this. Owner comes home, dog goes crazy, owner drops to knees and pets the frantic dog. Big mistake. The dog just learned — panic pays. Tomorrow the panic gets bigger.

But here's the bigger picture: separation anxiety is usually not anxiety. It's a bad family decision.

You picked a working-line Malinois — bred for eight hours of airport patrol — and you stuck him in a crate for twelve hours a day. He's going to lose it.

The fix: 30 minutes out, come back calm. 2 hours, come back calm. Don't make a big deal. Act like a mature adult. The dog will mirror your energy.

Brand closer: Match the dog to the family.