just moved housed and my dog is not settling in?

Question

i've just moved and my dog isn't coping very well, she is not allowed inside so trying to keep her outside, she keeps crying all the time, even when we are in the area with her, so pants alot, not really eating much. i've put up a baby gate so she can come into the house as far as the kitchen, but last night she chewed through the gate (she has never done anything like this before). she has her own little area, with bedding and toys.

i have moved a few times with her and she has always settled in really well and quickly.. why is this time different?? i'm not sure what to do! how can i make her happy? is there a reason for this behaviour? how can i calm her down? any suggestions would be great.

Answer 1

She is definitely suffering anxiety. She needs to be in the house with you. Is she afraid of something? Maybe being left alone or afraid you may leave her? Has someone been mean to her outside? It sounds like you need to get to the bottom of this. She definitely needs to be with you. Best of luck!!!!

Answer 2

If you've moved with her before and haven't had a problem then maybe she's not well. You might want to start with a trip to the vet before looking into behavioral problems.
If the vet gives you the 'all clear' then try moving her into your room to an out of the way spot on the floor. After she shows signs of relaxing, slowly move her bed closer to the door and then out the door until you can get her to a spot that you want her to be.
Toys and your own space don't make up for knowing that your owner is close at hand.

Answer 3

I have a dog that acted like that when we moved--separation anxiety, maybe from missing the old place, or from being outside, especially if she's been allowed in the other places. Perhaps if you let her stay in with you until she gets used to being in a new place, and gradually increase the time she spends outside. She's probably just nervous about her new surroundings, like a person would be, and is lonely. Spend a lot of time with her, even if it's just sitting on the floor with her head in your lap. She needs to be reassured that while her surroundings have changed, your love for her has not. Good luck.

Answer 4

She sounds like she is stressed out. Seriously, I had a friend who had the exact same problem. She let her dog in the house at night into this kitchen. She literally slept with her dog in the kitchen on the floor for a few nights and it cured all problems. Apparently dogs needs to feel like they are still a part of the pack.

Answer 5

Have you ever had to keep her out of the living area of your home before?? She wants to be with you!! Try giving her
an old shirt that you've worn in the corner of her bed, put a
wind up clock under the same corner on the side under her bedding. Good luck.

Answer 6

Most dogs want to be inside with their owners. My dogs would be the same way if they weren't allowed inside. I think it's basically torture to not let a dog inside (and the humane society thinks so, too). Why isn't the dog allowed indoors? Maybe you should re-think that decision. It is clearly making your dog physically and emotionally unhealthy and miserable.

Answer 7

she wants to be with you, she's one of the family, so WHY push her OUT. get real= bring her in, instead of shoving her out. use your head . Take her in and she'll be loyal forever. Panting is usually from too much heat.

Answer 8

you have moved her to many times. and now she is scared. she doesn't understand. further more I don't understand why can't she sleep with you. Hanen't you done enough to that poor dog?

Answer 9

try using a crate next to the bed this will protect the house and her you can use it when you are not at home also