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| Author | Topic: Seperation Anxiety |
| Kristen |
posted 5/8/08 6:03 PM
I have an 11 month old male papillon. I have had him since he was 9 weeks old, and we have a very close bond. I have taken him to a doggy daycare everyday while I am at work so he didn't have to be alone all day. I am having issues with him barking/yelping/crying/freking out in general when I do have to leave him at home. I have distracted him with toys, food and penut butter stuffed kongs. It works until the distraction is over, and when he can't find me he immediately freaks out. After about 15-20 minutes of this he will calm down and either take a nap, or play with his toys by himself. I have tried many different ways to help him cope but nothing seems to be working. He is fine with me leaving him when he is at day care, or at a house with other dogs that he can play with. Anyone have any suggestions?? (I am not ready to have another dog.....I am still in early stages of agility training with this one.) Please help!! Thank you, Kristen & Toby |
| clongley |
posted 10/20/08 10:12 AM
My boy is 18 months old and we go through a 'sulking' procedure every Monday morning. He pretends to be sad and won't eat his breakfast I think its because he knows I'm going out as the routine of getting ready for work has an effect on him. I feel very guilty but I've explained that I need to work in order to keep him in the style he's become accustomed to. I spend 10 minutes reassuring him that I'm coming back and we have extra cuddles before I go he also has a copmpanion so he's not completely alone. I have sneaked back to see whats happening and I'm glad to say that he's playing with his toys as though he's not at all bothered. I think its a ploy to make me stay a bit longer - makes you wonder who's training who? |
| Glenda |
posted 10/17/09 3:37 PM
I know how you feel. My Papi goes with me to work everyday and there are some days when I just can't take him, it's really hard because they really depend on us. We are going away for 18 days and I am not sure what to do with him, he gets so depressed loses weight. I don't want to leave him in a cage at the Vets and if I leave him with friends I am worried he might be too much for them !!!! He is house trained but still does "wee wee" in the house at night if he is not in his crae. |
| wiz |
posted 2/6/11 5:23 AM
ALL dogs are pack animals. They NEED to be with other beings, preferably dogs. You really need to have a second dog at home or always leave him with a home that has a dog. You can find one in your neighborhood and exchange dog-sitting dates. |
| Ann |
posted 5/20/11 3:23 PM
This is what you call "Separation anxiety bark". With this, you have to let your dog know that it's not a big deal to be left alone. When you leave the house, don't make a big production. Don't say good-bye, don't give him treats or anything that signals you are leaving. When you come home, don't make a big deal as well. When your dog gets excited, don't look at him or acknowledge him until he calms down. When he does this, you can tell him "good dog." http://www.trainpetdog.com/Papillon/about-papillon.html about papillon training |
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