Our mini schnauzer seems to be having some form of seperation anxiety. he does not like to be left alone in a room when we are home. He seems to do fine when we leave for work, but if we need to put him up (or out) for a while he has a fit. He yelps (a painful...sad yelp) and he continues until we come and get him. We have tried to ignore it, but i am afraid that the neighbors will soon have enough. Plus, it is really bad in the morning if I need to put him up and my hubby is trying to sleep.
any suggestions?
He doesn't even like it when we shut the bathroom door! We are gone most of the day but we spend time with him immediatelyh upon return from work (walks, and playtime) and we play with him during tv time (lol).
Mylo is 4 months old...
2006-08-30 14:16:10 · 7 answers · asked by Lil Miss Answershine 7 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I do play with him a short time in the morning after he has eaten breakfast and had his potty break. I know he is just really excited in the morning. We do sometimes leave the tv and the radio on.
The problem is mainly when we need "people" time at home.
(for example... i can't bring him in the bath while i take a bath because he tries to drink the water...if i close the door he pounds on it and cries)
2006-08-30 14:29:31 · update #1
I have one question for you, have you went to dog school. If not that would be a good place to start.
You also said that he yelps when your in the bathroom, well that's a good place to start.
Start by closing the door to the bathroom and opening it before he has a chance to make a noise and give him a treat and tell him he's a good dog. Do this ten times three times a day. Then slowly increase your time, this is going to take a long time so be patient.
You also mentioned he doesn't yelp when you go to work, so I believe it's not so much a separation anxiety but more a domainace thing. So you might want to try to say no or that's enough in a low aggressive voice.
To see if he is being dominant watch for things like standing over top of you when your lying on the floor, taking your spot after you get up off the couch, or not listening to you when he knows what your saying. If he doing things like that stop him from those things as well and it might help you with the yelping too.
GOOD LUCK!!
2006-08-30 15:00:41 · answer #1 · answered by INDY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This will take some time but your puppy will outgrow this. Your
puppy just needs reassurance that he will be okay. Play with him for awhile in the morning if you have time. Leave some chew bones out to keep him from becoming bored and a few toys.
Have you considered leaving a radio on low, turned to an all music channel? Just give your puppy lots of attention and
try and establish a routine he can count on. This should help
him feel more secure. Good Luck!
2006-08-30 14:24:50 · answer #2 · answered by kagome 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to go away for 5 seconds at a time, gradually increasing the time. If your dog is doing well, and then whimpers, reduce the time again and continue until he is used to it. Also try to not make it a big deal. Leave out of the blue, and come back and act as though nothing happened. Try to span this out over a few days, or however long your dog needs. Be sure to play with him when you are home too.
P.S. Use a phrase like, "Take care of the house while I am gone." to let the dog know that, yes, you are leaving, but you will be back.
2006-08-30 14:23:56 · answer #3 · answered by Brittney 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That one's tough! (with the sleeping husband!)
Put him in a kennel and put a towel over the door while you guys are awake and watching tv or doing other activities.
Only AFTER he stops crying do you let him out to join the family. Repeat several times a day. Then try it in the morning whilst your husband is asleep. He should behave by that point...
Good luck!
2006-08-30 14:22:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you tried giving him a bone to chew while he's put up?You can get smoked bones from the butcher shop or evan in the grocery store.rawhide chews are good too.Treat balls are also good and kong toys stuffed with peanut butter.
Any of these should keep him too busy to worry about you while you do your thing.
They worked for me.My dogs worried the bathroom door until it flew opened so many times I've become accustomed to leaving it opened when I'm here alone.Otherwise they think I'm hiding from them.
2006-08-30 14:48:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Solutions here. The pup loves you. Does he watch TV?
Can he be distracted? Toys? another pup?
http://www.suite101.com/lesson.cfm/18373/1630/2
2006-08-30 14:24:46 · answer #6 · answered by helixburger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give the puppy your shirt or somethig you were wearing AHHH tha is so sweet . He loves you ahh I love animal people
God Bless your little sweety will be good
2006-08-30 14:52:57 · answer #7 · answered by iamblessed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋