It helps to know what kind of anxiety you are dealing with. For example, my little Mylee gets anxiety just when we are leaving. She exhibits a full on charge and will sometimes sneak up and bite us on the leg if we don't follow procedure which is asking her to sit/stay on a rug away from the door as we exit. However, once the door closes and we are out, she is fine and draws comfort from our other dog. Some dogs are anxious and nervous the whole time their people are away and turn to destructive behavior. I like the idea of leaving items laying out with a scent on them for comfort. Kennel/crates might be an option too. Don't think of it as a "cage." Some dogs find great comfort and security in their own quiet space like a crate and will settle in for the duration of the time their people are absent. Some dogs are nervous about the "quiet" noises they hear while the house is empty. When things are quiet, small little house creaks, or neighbor's dogs barking, or even delivery services can be quite stressful. Maybe leave a radio on for noise. Just some things to think about in trying to determine the cause of the anxiety, it helps to know how to deal with it.
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