2007-02-11 11:52:03 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
It sounds like she is starting to develop separation anxiety. You want to curb her behavior now before it gets out of hand. Talk to a behavior specialist about it.
2007-02-11 11:58:17 · answer #1 · answered by Pom♥Mom Spay and Neuter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a puppy who did the same thing when i used to leave him alone and i just got im a variety of toys that he can play with. I have done the old 'go out and come back at different times trick' and he is never barking or whining when i get home so i guess it keeps him busy.
A bone or pigs ears are also a good way to keep him occupied.
2007-02-11 20:15:08 · answer #2 · answered by loolabell_86 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to have a pitbull puppy that was diagnosed with the same disorder! She would tear up the curtains/couch, and chew up all of our shoe strings whenever we left the house! Our vet instructed us to leave the television or the radio on when we left the house (for short periods of time) and to leave her a little toy. When we returned we would treat her for not tearing up the house. The first couple of times we came home after trying this out she had still torn the house up. But after a few more days she got used to it and looked forward to the treat when we got back...hope this helps.
2007-02-13 16:33:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 2 year old dog named Suzi. We picked her up from the RSPCA and she had major seperation anxiety issues. We were keeping her outside.
After an appointment with a dog behaviour expert, she suggested that we leave our back door (a sliding door) open enough for her to get in and out and she pleases, as well as leave an old piece of clothing with my mum's natural smell on the bed and the radio tuned to a talkback radio show for some company.
Also, when we go out, as dumb as it sounds, we tell her we are going out for a bit but will come home later.
After that, she was fine. She still wimpers a bit when we leave, but soon calms down and goes and sleeps on my mums bed all day.
Try that and i bet you won't have any issues any more.
2007-02-13 19:11:43 · answer #4 · answered by Serenity Nova 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start out leaving your puppy for short amounts of time. Don't make a big deal of leaving, just pet her and say goodbye. When you come home, don't make a big deal of that either, but do be affectionate. Extend the time you're gone over a week or so. Pretty soon she'll be fine with it.
2007-02-11 19:56:19 · answer #5 · answered by Iris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buck up and be an alpha dog!
Your dog is going through separation anxiety and if you do a little research on the web, you'll find out what that is.
Leave for short periods of time and then come back, but don't give him/her attention, treats, etc. when you come back.
Come back and then wait 15-20 minutes before acknowledging the dog.
Increase the time and he/she will get over it.
2007-02-11 19:56:19 · answer #6 · answered by Cheyuk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I strongly urge you to address this now. Possibly through some training and advice from the trainer. Also going for short times to show her you always come back. My dog was never trated for this and after 12 years, she still vomits and literally eats my house (door trims, skirting boards etc) when I leave her alone. When I pick up keys she cries when she realises I am not taking her. Basically she suffers from very bad seperation anxiety that I wouldn't wish on anyone as I love her so much and it pains me to see her so distressed so I definately recommend some sort of professional assistance.
2007-02-12 05:04:30 · answer #7 · answered by soxy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A cage will work wonders. My pitbull has separation anxiety and she chewed up the entire house until we finally got her a cage. She is an adorable, loving dog but HATES to be left alone.
We started putting her in the cage when we left, which solved the chewing problem, but it eventually got her to realize she didn't want to be in that cage and we slowly started trusting her to be in the house alone and now she is really good about it.
Good Luck!
2007-02-11 19:58:00 · answer #8 · answered by Aimee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can give her toys like a rawhide or a kong a stuff it with pesnutbutter dog food or some sort of treat that will stay in and not fall out as soon as you put it in there. or you can make her more comefertable by putting down a big pillow or some sort of stuffing. also you could give her something soft to lay dwn with like a stuffed animal like a tedy bear or something that will keep her calm and happy accompanied.
2007-02-11 20:53:07 · answer #9 · answered by abby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't make a fuss about leaving or coming back to her - she takes her cues from you. When you leave, put her somewhere snug and turn and walk away - always be calm. When you come back to her, don't pay attention to her until she is calm. Good Luck
2007-02-12 02:24:06 · answer #10 · answered by scatty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋