My 11-year old male lab-beagle mix is exhibiting some strange behavior at only one area of our home. We have a detached rec room that I use as my office and he is really antsy when he is in the office with me. He paces around, comes to stare at me, never settles down. We used to think that he didn't like being trapped in the office by himself, but even when I am with him (working at my desk), he paces around and around. He is a foodie, and if he has a complex treat to enjoy, he will work on that for a bit and then resume pacing. He doesn't tend to work on chew treats, though, and will take those with him later when he leaves the space.
We moved to this house in early 2020, just before the pandemic, and the office space is newly-constructed. Since our move, he has been experiencing separation anxiety, which we are slowly working with him on with a professional trainer. The only notable thing about the space is that it is separate from our house, so he can't monitor the UPS man or anyone else coming and going from the front door. Otherwise, it is just a normal room, with lots of comfortable places where he could relax.
Is there anything I can do to get him more acclimated and comfortable in the space so he can relax when he is with me in there?
Thanks in advance!
We moved to this house in early 2020, just before the pandemic, and the office space is newly-constructed. Since our move, he has been experiencing separation anxiety, which we are slowly working with him on with a professional trainer. The only notable thing about the space is that it is separate from our house, so he can't monitor the UPS man or anyone else coming and going from the front door. Otherwise, it is just a normal room, with lots of comfortable places where he could relax.
Is there anything I can do to get him more acclimated and comfortable in the space so he can relax when he is with me in there?
Thanks in advance!