Tactics for Breaking a Bullmastiff of Separation Anxiety Is your bullmastiff depressed? Is your absence sparking a little separation anxiety in your canine? A lonely bullmastiff 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 bullmastiffs 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 bullmastiff: The German Shepherd Dog is also known as the Alsatian, or Deutsche Schaferhund. Rin Tin Tin, probably the most famous American German Shepherd, was actually born in France in September of 1918 and then brought to America later. Promote Self-Reliance In order to promote self-reliance in your bullmastiff, 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 Lundehund is a breed which has lived solely on two islands in the north of Norway. The Lundehund has sever extra toes and paw cushions! That makes it excellent as a climbing dog, bred for rugged terrain. It also has the unusual ability to close its ears. Make Departure Rewarding Prior to heading out for work, synchronize your departure on an upbeat note. Instead of playing with your bullmastiff and making your departure more emotional, feed your bullmastiff a small meal and hide treats and toys around the house for him or her to discover. If your bullmastiff 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. The doberman pinscher breed was created in the 1860's by a man named Louis Doberman. Mr. Doberman was a German tax-collector. He needed a dog to protect him from angry people while he worked. To this day, dobermans are excellent guard dogs. Downplay Homecomings Rather than feed into the enthusiastic greeting of your bullmastiff, keep greetings casual. But, remember to smother your bullmastiff with affection after he has settled down. The diminutive tibetan spaniel, with his feather-like tail, may look a bit like other spaniels, but the breed is actually not a spaniel at all, but more closely related to some combination of the shih tzu, pug, pekingese and Japanese chin. In conclusion, breaking a bullmastiff of separation anxiety does not mean not giving your pet the love and attention he or she requires. Quelling a bullmastiff's separation anxiety is a form of conditioning that can help your bullmastiff become socially adjusted and capable of coping in your absence without triggering any behavioral problems. An American foxhound became one of the most amazing mothers in the dog world when she set a record for the largest litter of puppies in 1944. She had not one, not two, not even ten, but twenty-three puppies!