I have a weimeraner {breed of dog} and we cant leave her in the house when we arnt there so we put here in a crate. It is very big and spacious! but the whole time were gone all she does is bark!! I feel so guilty leaving her there by herself but i have to! Does anybody know a way to make her not bark or feel so lonely? Thanks for your comments
♥♥♥ Brittnee♥♥♥
2006-10-13 10:11:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
brittnee...take her for a long walk before you leave her. have you enrolled in obedience classes any where? i am a dog behaviorist, honey, and a dog doesn't do that to you if you're the pack leader. she is manipulating you. take her for a real hard, fast run/walk/bike/rollerblading session before you leave her. your choice of equipment and style!!!! :) wear her out and she won't have the energy to do it. if she is under-stimulated, then it's your responsibility to make sure she gets fulfilled. get cesar milan's book "cesar's way" and it will help you a lot. are you POSITIVE she barks the whole time? also, try leaving her with a filled kong toy. go to kongtoys.com. if that isn't the correct website (sorry) type in a search for kong toy and go to thier main website. fillling it with treats and food for her when you leave gives her the idea that you leaving is ok, not scary. it also occupies her mouth and a dog with a mouthfuil of food and peanut butter can't bark!!! :) seriously, though, you need to exercise her more and provide her with more stimulation.
2006-10-13 16:35:35 · answer #1 · answered by gunnermom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all a weimaraner is a breed that should only be owned by experienced dog owners because they can be quite head strong. They need a great deal of exercise, they are hunting dogs after all and accustomed to being very active. This dog sounds like she needs a great deal more exercise than she's getting. If she's tired out, both physically and mentally through some obedience work, agility, something to occupy her mind, she'd be more content to be kenneled when necessary.
2006-10-13 19:54:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I adopted my Maggie last April, she had severe separation anxiety. That was the reason she was put up for adoption. The vet put her on Clomicalm (an anti-depressant) and within 4 days, she stopped the hysterics, paw licking and constant following. She is a wonderful dog and happy to be alive.
-MM
2006-10-13 17:18:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU need to contact a Behavioral Specialist for your dogs separation anxiety
2006-10-13 17:13:21 · answer #4 · answered by sred 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
she is not lonely. she is having a temper tantrum. unless she is bothering the neighbors don't worry about it.
2006-10-13 17:16:15 · answer #5 · answered by basque girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋