Will leaving the radio on really help my puppy when I'm at work??

Question

According to my neighbors, my puppy has been barking/howling while I'm at work. He is left with kong toys, and plenty other toys to play with. Will leaving the radio on Really help my puppy? Or no?

Answer 1

Well, yes and no.

Any sort of stimulus that would normally be on when you are home is a technique that we (behavior consultants) suggest as part of a program for dogs with separation distress/anxiety. You can try leaving the TV on or the Radio.

It may or may not - but I suggest that you get a webcam or video camcorder to video tape your pup while you are gone as a way to determine the level of behavior and what's exactly going on.

You may need a behavior consultant to determine if your dog is going thru separation anxiety.

There are a lot of symptoms of separation anxiety.

Make sure you exercise you puppy - burn some energy.
You might need to hire a dog walker to help with the exercise and to break - up the day.

www.ccpdt.com
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Answer 2

puppies get lonely. The noise might make him feel like he has company. Just toys alone don't help. Usually puppies sleep a majority of the time. When awake, if you have good chew toys, the mouth will be busy chewing, not barking. But he may need people to be there to play with those toys too.

So, radio, confined place they don't see others through, and the noise. Best of luck!

(I usually crate train my pups, but that means I'm around to let them out as needed for breaks.)

Answer 3

Yeah, especially during the Fourth of July fireworks. Also people leave the TV on. What's more mad, though, is that some people actually call their house and leave messages for the dog to hear. All the things people will do for their pets...

Answer 4

It works for some, not so much for others. How old is the puppy? How long are you gone? What will probably work better is training him that you're coming back. I've heard that giving a cue word or phrase, like "I'll be right back," can help if you use it every time and come back every time. Doggie day care, even a day or two a week, can also help a lot.

Answer 5

I have an 8 Ye old shitzu who licks a lot so when I m gone to work I think it gets worst so I leave the radio on

Answer 6

Yeah definitely.. I prefer to leave the tv on...it provides a visual aid as well. My husband works and I don't but even if I go to the store for a little while I leave the tv on. Anytime we leave the house we leave the tv on for them..my two dogs. It's good ..they don't feel so lonely when the tv is on

Answer 7

They say it does.
I don't really know but I can tell you that I always leave the TV on for my dogs and if I am gone for a long time I will call the house and talk to them on the answering machine.
I am sure people will laugh at that but I think it is important for them to hear my voice.
I love my dogs and will do anything possible for their well-being and comfort.

Answer 8

I guess it depends on the dog. I know my own dog wouldn't give a **** if I left the radio on. All she needs is a nice stinky bullystick to keep her quiet throughout the day.

There's no harm in trying it though. You don't have anything to lose!

Answer 9

it helped alot with my dog. as he felt like there was someone around but it didn't work all the time. he still barked etc but what worked amazing was i recorded myself reading a book. not the whole book but like a chapter or just a simple story and then i replayed it over and over again when i was at work. it made him feel like i was there. and i left a shirt with my smell on it so it helped him alot to think he was with me or i was there! :)

Answer 10

it might calm the puppie down if you choose the right music and make sure it is loud but not that loud so you do not ieartatent the puppie.