when i leave my dog she wont stop crying and its really loud so loud the neighbours are conplaing.we even had to move because of it and she is doing the same at our new address.i have tried just about everything and it wont stop.the neighbours are now seeking legal advice and i dont wont to loose my dog. i even take her dog trainng.someone please HELP
2007-03-21 12:50:58 · 14 answers · asked by scott r 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It sounds like separation anxiety. You can try a dog trainer but if that doesn't work, talk to your vet. They should be able to prescribe meds to help with the problem. One of my friends has a rescue Bulldog that has separation anxiety and when she would leave him he would cry and destroy things. I don't know how many metal crate he destroyed. Her vet prescribed anxiety pills (I think) for him and they helped tremendously. In fact she was even able to wean him off of the pills just recently and she hasn't had anymore problems with him.
2007-03-21 13:12:53 · answer #1 · answered by Grace 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She has seperation anxiety.
Get a squirt bottle and give yourself a day at home to train her.
Spend the day coming and going. When she starts to cry or bark when you leave, squirt her in the face. I know this sounds mean but dogs don't learn the same thing as humans do. Also when she is alone, leave on a radio and make sure she is comfortable and put her in her crate or a room where she won't visually see you leave. She needs to learn that you always come back. She will learn that she doesn't like being squirted in the face when she crys. And if she learns to comfort herself with control over her crying, she will be less nearvous and less lonely. You need to train her to be alone.
You also might try getting another dog, but your older one might train the younger one to cry too.
Your neighbors shouldn't have to put up with your dog crying.
when you leave you probably start with some anxiety feelings that you aren't awaer of,. Animals can pick up on that.
You should take a calm comforting stance when you leave her. Hugs and petting and calmly tell her you will be home soon. Leave on the TV or a radio so she isn't in total silence.
The day you spend trainning her. You need to keep opening the door and squirting her until she learns to be quiet. You might just be amazed how quickly she learns. She will be a calmer happier dog if she learns to quiet down. Right now the two of you are in a frantic cycle of frustration.
Good luck
2007-03-21 20:33:52 · answer #2 · answered by clcalifornia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like she has seperation anxiety. Have you consulted your vet for support? There are medications out there your vet can prescripe to help with this problem. There a few other things you can buy for seperation issues at Petsmart as well that might work.
You can try to get her more toys, leave tv on, bones/treats that take awhile to chew on, etc etc to occupy her while you are out.
Maybe a dog walker visiting a couple times a day will help break up the time for her until you come home.
Have you considered doggy day care? You can drop your dog off at a doggy daycare and she will be surrounded by many other dogs to play with and distract her.
Another suggestion is to maybe get a second dog so that she has a distraction and a playmate to keep her company.
You can contact a rescue group and meet and they can find a another dog that will fit your living style and your dogs personality and needs. I have three dogs and they are never bored while I am gone nor sad to see me leave!
Good luck!
2007-03-21 20:15:18 · answer #3 · answered by jamye 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the comment about watching your habits coming and going, like do you pick up the keys, put on your shoes in a certain order that the dog has picked up on? Try altering this, and leaving for just 5 seconds, then coming back, etc., building up on a weekend when you can devote time to constant coming and going to try to wear out the "novelty"/distress of the event.
definitely seek some behavioral advice from a visiting trainer, and your vet, to show your neighbors that you are TRYING to stop the problem. Before I resorted to a bark collar, I would try doggie day care. But, personally, I'd rather use a bark collar than lose my dog. Good luck! :--(
2007-03-21 20:02:36 · answer #4 · answered by Kdog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old is your dog? My dog is nearly 9 years old and he still howls and crys when we leave him alone if we forget to pat him and tell him that we will be home soon and that we love him. He seems to understand that somebody will be home soon to feed him and take care of him when we tell him that.
2007-03-21 19:58:57 · answer #5 · answered by Wolfmanscott 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to suggest it, but you might have to use a bark collar on her. it should only take once or twice for her to get the idea then all you have to do is leave the collar on her so she knows she can't bark.
It's better than having to rehome her.
2007-03-21 19:54:08 · answer #6 · answered by pomsNmastiffs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ignore them when you leave and dont act like its a big deal by giving kisses and all that just leave say nothing to the dog just go because your domminant and you want to leave and its non of your dogs business. it seems mean but i have to do it with my dog
2007-03-21 20:25:12 · answer #7 · answered by ma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep her in a small room with toys, maybe a stuffed animal. That's what I did for my pup, now she doesn't cry as much. If you put her in a crate at night, put a towel over it.
2007-03-21 20:05:22 · answer #8 · answered by ~♥The Hon♥~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try laying an article of your clothing that you have already worn on your person on the floor and give her one of her favorite treats and a toy just before you leave the house........
2007-03-21 20:01:09 · answer #9 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried giving her something that smells like you like an old t-shirt that you wore recently or a towel. Good luck.
2007-03-21 20:17:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋