2007-01-31 08:16:33 · 13 answers · asked by scottramnarine 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Crate train the dog. Put him in the crate when you go out with toys and water and food. Dogs think of their crates as their own personal space. At least mine do. They choose to sleep in their crates at night and sometimes nap in them at other times. We put a blanket over all but the door so they feel really snug and secure in there.
2007-01-31 08:20:46 · answer #1 · answered by kmankman4321 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
He is just bored while you are gone, give him something to do, buy a kong and stuff it with Peanut Butter and treats. Or give the dog excercise before you leave, a tired dog will sleep most of the time you are gone. Or taking the dog to a doggy daycare or to a friends might work too. Then the dog isnt completely alone. Find out what begins the dogs anxiety. There are steps they follow and they know when you are getting ready to leave. I have just adopted a 6 year old dog recently that spent 8 months in the SPCA, when we get ready to go to town, we get showered and start the car. She knows when we grab the keys we are ready to go somewhere. Try going out a different door. Or making the routine before you leave different. They follow what we do and memorize our daily routines. Hope this helps a little.
2007-01-31 08:22:31 · answer #2 · answered by newbie_inbc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A friend of mine had the same problem with her dog. What she used to do was leave some lights on and keep the T.V. or radio on, so the dog was not in a completely quiet house. The T.V. really did the trick. The dog feels as if someone's really there!
2007-01-31 08:26:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would give my dog a cookie or stuffed kong (peanut butter or smooshed cheese works) and leave while they are distracted. Crates are good if your dog gets destructive while you are out. You could also help your dog with overcoming anxiety by leaving for a minute or two (like taking out the garbage) and coming back when they calm down. Gradually increase the time you are gone for from 2 min. to 5 min. to 10 min. etc.
2007-01-31 11:04:30 · answer #4 · answered by bug_eyed_bug 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try crate training. BUT BE VERY CAREFUL!!!!! Some dogs can figure ways out of certain crates and hurt, or even strangle, themselves. You HAVE to be wise in choosing a crate. If this doesn't work, try a baby-sitter. Or, i guess, dog sitter. A friend of mine does dog sitting for dogs that need someone around. Just have the sitter over a couple times, get the dog used to them, then wa-la.
2007-01-31 08:28:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would first try crate training it and see how that works, but if your dog still shows signs of being real anxious then I would talk to the vet about getting some meds to use for when you leave.
2007-01-31 09:32:36 · answer #6 · answered by DP 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can give the dog(s) a toy or two and possibly some food and slowly walk out and they may not notice try leaving the radio on while you are away
2007-01-31 08:30:12 · answer #7 · answered by Fallin4FallOutBoy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crate train the dog
2007-02-01 08:59:55 · answer #8 · answered by KDodge 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't make a big deal about leaving OR returning. Don't pamper the dog. Just give them a treat or biscut, pat them, get your stuff and go. Same thing when u return.
2007-01-31 08:21:19 · answer #9 · answered by Peggy r 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
turn the tv on and I leave a treat for my dog down so she will have something to do
mine usually just sleeps so lay a blanket out too
2007-01-31 08:39:42 · answer #10 · answered by Megkaye 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋