Usually, I leave for work first, and then my husband does. My husband usually comes home first too. But if my husband leaves first, our dog makes a big stink when I leave. He whines, cries, tries to block the door, and gets into mischief when I'm gone...none of which he does when my husband is the last to leave.
Why might my dog freak out when I'm the last one to leave and not my husband?
2006-12-21 07:19:48 · 5 answers · asked by Pink Denial 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
More details might help. We've had him for two years. He's been crated when we leave up until about 2 months ago, when we moved to our new house. The crate broke in the move, and we thought we'd give it a try without the crate for a while to see how it goes (my husband hates crating him).
I am not the more lenient one, my husband is. I do the training and the commands, and the dog listens to me (not so much to my husband). I'm also the one who'll give him a good swat if he's being really bad.
2006-12-21 07:39:01 · update #1
Go to the search window above and type in separation anxiety with dogs. you'll find a lot of questions and answers there.
2006-12-21 07:39:53 · answer #1 · answered by KJ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a good chance that the dog is more bonded with you than your husband. it may also be that you are more leniant, or have a "push over" type of personality that the dog knows you will do what he/she wants you to do. first off you need to put your dog in a kennel when you leave. this not only protects your home from being in ruins when you come home from a long day of work, but it also protects the dog from physical and health injuries. most people dont know that even the stuffing from a couch cushion, the rubber from a shoe and even toilet paper can cause serious internal injuries to a dog and even death in some cases. the kennel is also a safehaven for the dog - its like a den in their natural environment, they feel safe there. I tell my babies "go to bed" when I leave the house and they go straight to their kennels and I lock them in for safe keeping. if you should choose to allow your dog to roam free then try to confin him to one room by baby gate or closed door. If that isnt an option then you need to be forceful, but not mean, and make the dog move from the door. try teaching him to sit and stay in one spot until you get out of the house. I wish you the best of luck.
Happy Holidays,
Renee'
2006-12-21 15:29:47 · answer #2 · answered by blackestday 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How long have you had your dog? When I first got my dog from the lab rescue, he had seperation anxiety really bad and would jump our 6 foot fence to get to us. I had to take him to work with me and everything. I read up on it and started leaving him outside alone for five minutes at a time etc... and the more secure he became, the better he got. Now he's an old pro when we leave.
2006-12-21 15:23:46 · answer #3 · answered by crazykidsmom3 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
crate train dog
2006-12-21 15:23:45 · answer #4 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need crate train him and possibly get him ready for when you are leaving. give him a toy and make him feel secure before you go.
2006-12-21 15:30:15 · answer #5 · answered by sofiedriskell 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋