My parents and I have two dogs, Bernie and Rosie. Rosie has gone to the vet's and Bernie has been left behind. They are so close, and Bernie cries and whines like a baby because they are parted.
I'm told not to let him out into the garden, but I can feed him a treat or some water, but he won't touch them, he sits and whines. Please can you tell me how to make him feel calm or to keep him occupied!
2007-02-15 20:06:02 · 9 answers · asked by spot_daisy 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I don't think there's a great deal you can - you know how it is when you really miss someone, its just the same for your dog. Just be sweet to him, maybe wrap a hot water bottle up in a towel so he has something warm to snuggle up to when he goes to sleep. He will eventually settle down if she is going to be away for a while. He will be fine as soon as Rosie gets home.
2007-02-15 20:10:25 · answer #1 · answered by LillyB 7 · 5⤊ 2⤋
Don't baby him because like a person up above said, that only reinforces the behavior.
Instead, try to engage him in active play. Run around and see if you can get him to chase you! Toss a ball around! Play "I'm gonna get you." (That's one of the favorites at our house.) Take him for a walk. Teach him a new trick. There are lots of things you can try.
Just *don't* pick him up and cuddle and coo him and act like you want to soothe him.
2007-02-15 20:13:14 · answer #2 · answered by maxximumjoy 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋
has rosie a blanket or something so bernie can smell her and cuddle up with it? aww, good luck hun.
lots of cuddles and strokes wont go amiss either.
why can you not let him in the garden?
drugs are not nessasary.
2007-02-15 21:10:40 · answer #3 · answered by tracieisland 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Separation anxiety is a problem with dogs because they are pack animals. The thing that will resolve the situation is the pack being back together, and if that is not possible...then time.
2007-02-15 20:20:36 · answer #4 · answered by Max 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Try using a product known as a D.A.P. infuser. It calms scared, sick, lonely dogs. It works like a charm. It gives off the scent of a mother dog when she is nursing her young to keep them calm. We use these for all of our dogs. http://www.petsnmore.com/home.asp?display=full&cid=0&itemid=VPLDAPKIT&itemname=D%2EA%2EP%2E+Electric+Diffuser+Kit
2007-02-15 21:09:42 · answer #5 · answered by St♥rmy Skye 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get a big toy dog that he can sit with. Honestly it works!!!
2007-02-15 20:14:26 · answer #6 · answered by misscourtney 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
dont reinforce this behaviour by fussing over him or rewarding him, ignore it , its harsh but its for the best x
2007-02-15 20:09:40 · answer #7 · answered by scotgal 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Be his buddy for a wile, he'll love it.
2007-02-15 20:17:56 · answer #8 · answered by saynhope 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
hold him with you on the couch while watching TV,,pet him,spend some time with him...he'll be fine
2007-02-15 20:08:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋