2007-01-10 06:54:38 · 26 answers · asked by STEVEN P 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
He may be howling because of separation anxiety, unless he is a husky or hound, then it is breed related and you may never be able to stop it, they are "calling their pack".
My advice is to take smaller trips away, start at 2 minutes if you have to, however long before he starts howling, I had the same problem and I would go outside, wait and come back before they started to bark/howl. Gradually, and I mean s-l-o-w-l-y get up to longer periods of time.
If this doesn't work, you may need to consider crate training, or a baby-gated room so they are confined somewhere with no distractions, or worst case scenario, get professional advice.
Good Luck!
2007-01-10 07:00:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dog piper has seperation anxiety really bad so i tried everything i could. So the last step was another dog to keep her company while i was away for awhile. Now she doesnt whine
or howl. Just still jumps and gets really excited to see me like she hasnt seen me in forever but at least i know she loves me.
So if possible get him or her a friend. Make sure which ever one
you get there want be any jealousy on either party. There will be at first but they have to get along with each other just like people do. Some dogs just dont get along at all but there is one out there for yours somewhere.
Good Luck
gwynn
2007-01-10 07:04:10 · answer #2 · answered by shortstack 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If our dog was left inside, we left the tv or radio on at a low volume so the house did not seem so empty. The neighbors stopped complaining. He may be lonely and needs a friend or if you leave him outside while you go on a trip, maybe you could get one of the neighbors to go over once a day or so and pet and play with him so he doesnt feel forgotten.
2007-01-10 06:58:33 · answer #3 · answered by Heather F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your dog has separate anxiety, have you tried leaving the tv or radio on, he is missing you. Try putting your coat on and collecting your keys etc, so he can see your going out then leave your dog for 2 min, then come back in and make a great fuss , then try a bit longer and do the same, and gradually alot longer, leave the background noise on so it helps him. Leave him plenty of water, food, biscuits and maybe a kong filled with his favourite food, Hopefully this will help him. Good luck, its nots not going to be instance behaviour but give it time, he will be ok. Good luck.
2007-01-10 08:04:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't say what breed he is but, if he is a beagle or some other hound, he will howl from time to time.
However, this is most likely because he is bored and lonely.
If you must leave him, slowly build up the time he is left alone and perhaps leave a radio on to at least give him some noise.
2007-01-10 07:00:40 · answer #5 · answered by kilmeedyman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy an electronic collar. They call them bark busters I think. They squirt water from the box that is attached under the chin into the face when the dog makes a noise. My friend had fantastic results with one. Have a look on google.
2007-01-10 06:59:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to make out that you have left,
then from another room you have a microphone connected to a speaker where the dog is, then every time the dog starts howling, you tell him off via the hifi, or if that dosent work try a scarry noise like an air horn or a siren.
soon shut him up.
be persistant.
2007-01-10 07:02:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my neighbors have a beagle that howls as soon as the last person leaves the house. she stands on the table on the back deck with her face right up to the wind and ssiinnnngggssss! she's so pretty. i talk to her and she talks back to me, then she's o.k. for a couple of hours. if their phone rings she sings. if someone walks past their house she sings. if someone walks into their yard she's quiet until they get close to the gate ; then she sings (some people can jump really high without thinking about it -hehehe)
inside dog? keep the t.v. on .
2007-01-10 07:10:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you have spent time with him before you leave. Take him for a walk, play with him and give affection. Make sure he has calmed down before leaving. Make sure he has a comfortable place to rest when you're away (dog bed). Also, try leaving a shirt you have worn beside his bed (your smell comforts him). Good Luck!
2007-01-10 07:14:27 · answer #9 · answered by Kimmi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try leaving a radio or TV on for him. The voices are soothing and help him feel like there's someone else there with him.
2007-01-10 07:04:46 · answer #10 · answered by parrotrustler 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋