my dog boots?

Question

boots is a small dog sweet as he can be, he suffers from speration anxiety disorder i'm working with him on his level on this but lately he has delvoped an attitude where if he and i are online in our mobil home he barks the orders i have to drop everything spend 24/7 attention with him he has to know my every moment even when i go to the bathroom, just yesterday i went to see a friend in my mobilhome court the middle part of my plastic blind is gone and when i got back to our home he howled and screamed his protest i can't have a kennel in the home as it's to small please serious replies only i can't take much more of this and for the record boots is neutered ty for your help

Answer 1

Your dog needs to learn that being on his own is ok, try amusing him with toys in another room then leave him in there for afew minutes on his own. Then go back to him with lots of praise. Slowly extend the time you leave him, dogs need educating, alone time must been shown as a happy time not a stressful time without you.

Answer 2

I agree that giving him a small crate(kennel) will end the destruction, if you give him a nylabone or some other amusement while he is in the crate it may stop the barking.
You need to refrain from doing whatever he wants when he wants! Only do what he wants when he is behaving. You are reinforcing his Bad behavior. It isn't easy but ignore him when he is carrying on.
They make herbal pet calming drops that you can get at many pet stores. Pet Calm, Rescue Remedy, Pet Happy or as has been suggested talk to you vet.
If you try an over the counter pet calmer, give him some, wait 1/2 hour and leave him for a short period of time, with something to do, if it doesn't work next time give him a little more, you can safely use a little bit more than recommended. Do this everytime you live him for a week to 10 days and you should be able to start lowering the dose.

Good Luck!

Answer 3

My recommendation would be to buy a tiny kennel and keep it in the corner of your closet... Leaving the door open of course.. Cover 3 of the sides with a blanket, leveing only one for him to look around with. Make the kennel very comfertable and add plenty of chew things and toys.. I know you said that you can't have one, but with a small dog, a hand carrier is big enough.. Even if you have to leave it on the couch or somehting while you're gone.. But you need to show him that you are the alpha in your pack.. When he gets needy put him on the ground, belly up and in a very commanding and deep voice say anything that sounds intimidating.. "I'm in charge!" "You listen" "You're not the alpha" ...It doesn't really matter what you say, as he doesn't understand your words.. But by being dominant over him and putting him on his back its saying that you are in charge, not him.. .Once he learns this, it may help. But if all that fails, call your local vet and see if they will give you any other advise.. You may even, as a last resort, think about giving him a very light sedative before you go anywhere, just to take the edge off.. But what breed is he? Certain dogs like Jack Russells and Rat Terriers, even Chihuahuas can be like that... Those tiny breeds think they are rottweilers and they don't realize thier size and the fact that you outweigh them... They really need a lot of work, and if push comes to shove, go to a trainer for a few lessons in behaviour... But there are plenty of things to do wihtout spending a fortune on professional help

Answer 4

You need to discuss this with your regular veterinarian. There is some great information on separation anxiety out there, but it is best filtered through someone who can tell what is good advice. There are also several medications that can be used in combination with training and de-sensitization therapy.

Unfortunately, kennelling the dog is one of the best ways to help train them. It provides a fair amount of comfort to be in a smaller space. You may need to get rid of some furniture, or something to make room. If you can't do that, then you should find someone willing to make the sacrifice to help Boots. But I warn you, not many people want to take on this kind of problem. If you drop him at a shelter, he will probably be euthanized.

Answer 5

It looks like your dog has mistaken your affection for liscence to ride rough-shod over you, so to speak. He's going to have to be disciplined- and that unfortunately will include telling him 'No' at times.

Try getting a kennel or pet carrier of some sort that you can keep inside- and if he starts to get out of line put him in it and make him stay there a while. Let him see you so he'll know you haven't abandoned him, but don't talk to him, don't look at him. Let him howl and cry.

It will be hard on you both- but sometimes that's the only thing that will work.

Answer 6

What about going to the Vet? Maybe he's lacking some sorta vitamin in his diet?

Answer 7

Dogs must respect u in order to obey u. Show him who's boss.