Tactics for Breaking a Bulldog of Separation Anxiety Is your bulldog depressed? Is your absence sparking a little separation anxiety in your canine? A lonely bulldog 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 bulldogs 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 bulldog: Yorkshire terriers are very tenacious. In fact, A 12-pound Yorkshire Terrier named Oliver once defended an elderly woman from an 80-pound Akita. The woman escaped to safety and Oliver the yorkie survived with only nine stitches. Promote Self-Reliance In order to promote self-reliance in your bulldog, 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. The silky terrier originated about 100 years ago in Australia. Their major ancestors were the Australian terrier and the Yorkshire terrier. They were bred to be family companions, watchdogs, and to hunt rodents and snakes. Make Departure Rewarding Prior to heading out for work, synchronize your departure on an upbeat note. Instead of playing with your bulldog and making your departure more emotional, feed your bulldog a small meal and hide treats and toys around the house for him or her to discover. If your bulldog 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. Part of the reason that basset hounds have such a unique look is that the British purposely bred basset hounds to have short legs, so that hunters could keep up with them. Unfortunate this has caused the breed to be prone to leg/joint problems. Downplay Homecomings Rather than feed into the enthusiastic greeting of your bulldog, keep greetings casual. But, remember to smother your bulldog with affection after he has settled down. If you want your dog to win Westminster then you may want to get a Fox Terrier. Why? The winningest dog in Westminster history is Ch. Warren Remedy, a Fox Terrier, who won best In show in 1907, 1908 and 1909. In conclusion, breaking a bulldog of separation anxiety does not mean not giving your pet the love and attention he or she requires. Quelling a bulldog's separation anxiety is a form of conditioning that can help your bulldog become socially adjusted and capable of coping in your absence without triggering any behavioral problems. Bulldogs have unusually large heads. In fact, due to the way in which they've been bred, bulldogs have trouble delivering young. All bulldog puppies are delivered by caeserean section now. The mothers can't deliver the heads naturally.