I moved and my dog goes into a state of hysteria everytime I leave him home alone. It breaks my heart but I can't be with him 24hrs a day and I can't afford a dog-sitter. He howls and barks and it disturbs my neighbors.
2006-11-07 05:52:41 · 10 answers · asked by samanthabaker001 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Leave him something with your scent on it... t-shirt maybe. Leave either tv or radio on for him so he doesn't feel so alone.
2006-11-07 06:24:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't ideal, I suspect he's going to start wondering where the heck you are, but if he's not going to raise such a ruckus that all the neighbours are kept awake, I think it will be okay for an emergency. He is used to being in his area, he's pad trained, he will have everything he needs. I'd leave a radio or TV on. But this is a wake-up call for you about dog care. If you can't afford one night in a kennel(how much? probably $35 at the most for such a small dog) for the dog, what will you do if the dog gets sick and needs a vet visit? I haven't gotten out of a vet's office for less than $150 for some years now and it's more, maybe much more, if the dog really needs treatment. And you need a back-up plan in case this happens again. Find a kennel you trust, ask your vet if they board, or find someone who will take the dog into their home, so you have that resource next time something comes up.
2016-05-22 07:57:22 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Classic separation anxiety--tough on you and the dog...try making your arrivals and departures low-key. For example, don't make a big deal about leaving, saying good-bye, etc., just go. And when you come home, ignore the dog for a couple minutes, then gradually warm up to him. It sounds a little cruel, but that was the advice I received and it worked great. The dog learns that it's not a big deal when you come and go, and becomes less anxious about being alone. He's a pack animal, and his pack is leaving--it makes a young dog crazy. Eventually he'll learn that you always come back and it's not permanent (you going away).
Good luck!
2006-11-07 06:10:37 · answer #3 · answered by flyboy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it possible for you to get him a buddy?
We have a dog with separation anxiety. She destroyed our furniture and every day the neighbors would give me an update on how long her howling lasted while I was at work. They were very polite and cute about it, but I knew it bothered them.
We got her a buddy close to her age and the new dog keeps her entertained and out of trouble. We don't even have to take the couch cushions off and put them in the bedroom anymore when we leave! They play with each other.
Big commitment, getting another dog, but it was worth it in our house.
Good luck!
2006-11-07 05:58:12 · answer #4 · answered by KJ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog had BAD separation anxiety when I got her (shelter dog). So bad she clawed through an interior door! BAD!!!
I found that if she had enough to keep her occupied, she was a lot better. Her favorite is raw bones. She'll chew them for HOURS - days really! Get a variety of toys - plush, rope, balls, squeakies - big & small (but not so small she could choke on 'em). Also, I usually leave the radio on for my animals. If he enjoys being in the room while you watch TV, it might be good to leave the TV on instead... that way he even sees people, etc. and might not think he's so alone.
Obedience training also helped a LOT. Don't ask me why. I guess it helped her to see me as her leader and to trust me. It just made her a MUCH better dog in EVERY respect - in many ways seemingly unrelated to anything we did in class.
Good luck!
2006-11-07 06:09:41 · answer #5 · answered by kittikatti69 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could get another dog, but if that's not possible, try leaving the radio or TV on for him - not too loud, just loud enough for him to hear it. You might also leave a few old articles of clothing in his favorite spots so he can have your scent there.
2006-11-07 06:05:21 · answer #6 · answered by krissydahs93 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First off, get him/her a crate, put a blanket with YOUR scent on it, and when your away turn the TV on softly to disney or chiulds channel- Nothing violent! or scarry, and he/she will adjust, I have a rat terrior like this, and he is A mess, but we got him pretty much broke now, and he is doing so much better--- being in the crate gives a snce of security.
2006-11-07 06:41:27 · answer #7 · answered by BubbleGumBoobs! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if it doesn't eat stuffed animals, leave a teddy or something with it. My dogs watch TV when my boyfriend and I aren't there. If you can, ask a friend to come over and watch it for you. Don't take it to their house, though, it will get too used to moving around and have problems with using the bathroom outside. If you don't have a lot of food for your friend, though, buy some snacks or tell them to bring their own. The best way to get them to do it, btw, is saying that they can watch your TV, to make themselves at home. I don't know, I'm trying to help. Lol.
2006-11-07 06:00:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
try leaving a radio playing at low volume. I know this works for my grand dog.
2006-11-07 06:01:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
my dog used to bark when we shut him in the kitchen at night time and someone told us that if we gave him a t shirt that smelt of us it would mean he would have our smell. could u leave him food in one of those kongs so it took him longer to get it out thus distracting him?
2006-11-07 06:02:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋