Comments on: Separation Anxiety In Dogs – How To Treat It http://www.petlibrary.co.uk/1/separation-anxiety-in-dogs-how-to-treat-it/ Pet Care & Pet Advice Articles Sun, 20 Jun 2010 10:40:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: n.james http://www.petlibrary.co.uk/1/separation-anxiety-in-dogs-how-to-treat-it/comment-page-1/#comment-11469 n.james Fri, 18 Jun 2010 03:34:54 +0000 http://www.petlibrary.co.uk/1/?p=60#comment-11469 I have a Border collie/australian shephard mix, We got him from a shelter about 2 months ago. I am away at class or practice most of the day. He whines, tears into anything laying around, including pens, jumps up on the kitchen table, wont eat his meal food or treats we leave for him while we are gone, will not leave our sight when we are in the house with him, constantly craving tremendous amount of attention every minute we are home, and is overly aggressive about seeing us upon our return. We have tried some of these things, some work, but when he is left alone for numerous hours, his old ways return. His short-term calmness while we are gone has gotten much better, but what can we do about the long term alone time? I have a Border collie/australian shephard mix, We got him from a shelter about 2 months ago. I am away at class or practice most of the day. He whines, tears into anything laying around, including pens, jumps up on the kitchen table, wont eat his meal food or treats we leave for him while we are gone, will not leave our sight when we are in the house with him, constantly craving tremendous amount of attention every minute we are home, and is overly aggressive about seeing us upon our return. We have tried some of these things, some work, but when he is left alone for numerous hours, his old ways return. His short-term calmness while we are gone has gotten much better, but what can we do about the long term alone time?

]]> By: sheila http://www.petlibrary.co.uk/1/separation-anxiety-in-dogs-how-to-treat-it/comment-page-1/#comment-11465 sheila Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:44:43 +0000 http://www.petlibrary.co.uk/1/?p=60#comment-11465 I have read all above articles, all very interesting. We have an 8 month old jack russell cross, who has been fine, no big problems with him apart from him not liking being left home alone, but he didn't chew anything, then - we left him for about an hour whilst we went shopping and what a shock when we got home, he had chewed the corner of the sofa and the nest of tables. we got some spray to put on furniture and when we next left him for about the same time, he had ripped even more of the sofa and tables. Not knowing what to do next we said he would have to stay in the kitchen next time he is left alone. He goes frantic in there, scratched the door to pieces, barks, whines, pees etc, I hate having to leave him alone, but there are times when he has to be left alone. I have been told to buy a crate and train him to go in there, but have my doubts if this will work. He is fine in the car, loves sitting on back shelf, but can't or won't leave him in car for very long. I have read all above articles, all very interesting. We have an 8 month old jack russell cross, who has been fine, no big problems with him apart from him not liking being left home alone, but he didn’t chew anything, then – we left him for about an hour whilst we went shopping and what a shock when we got home, he had chewed the corner of the sofa and the nest of tables. we got some spray to put on furniture and when we next left him for about the same time, he had ripped even more of the sofa and tables. Not knowing what to do next we said he would have to stay in the kitchen next time he is left alone. He goes frantic in there, scratched the door to pieces, barks, whines, pees etc, I hate having to leave him alone, but there are times when he has to be left alone. I have been told to buy a crate and train him to go in there, but have my doubts if this will work. He is fine in the car, loves sitting on back shelf, but can’t or won’t leave him in car for very long.

]]> By: HELP Need advice on house training ! - Pet Forums Community http://www.petlibrary.co.uk/1/separation-anxiety-in-dogs-how-to-treat-it/comment-page-1/#comment-11459 HELP Need advice on house training ! - Pet Forums Community Tue, 01 Jun 2010 18:19:54 +0000 http://www.petlibrary.co.uk/1/?p=60#comment-11459 [...] come straight back in again so he becomes desensitized to all the actions. Here's a useful link Separation Anxiety In Dogs – How To Treat It*|*Pet Library DAP (Dog Appeasing Pheromones) is also a useful tool [...] [...] come straight back in again so he becomes desensitized to all the actions. Here's a useful link Separation Anxiety In Dogs – How To Treat It*|*Pet Library DAP (Dog Appeasing Pheromones) is also a useful tool [...]

]]> By: Sascha http://www.petlibrary.co.uk/1/separation-anxiety-in-dogs-how-to-treat-it/comment-page-1/#comment-11456 Sascha Sun, 30 May 2010 19:21:11 +0000 http://www.petlibrary.co.uk/1/?p=60#comment-11456 Just in case someone missed the MAJOR point here. This artcle basically says: work slowly to desensitize your dog. If you are having problems with your dog barking .... Enter into the situation which causes it. And if it is leaving. Then maybe as far as you can go is to sit at the door and hang out. This takes understanding of your dogs triggers... And the willingness to engage into these triggesrs while being ready to stop at a moments notice. You also want to ensure a good outcome. So stop before the behavior starts and consider treats... Pretty obvious. Also, we know animals respond to repetition.. So repeat!! Just in case someone missed the MAJOR point here.

This artcle basically says:

work slowly to desensitize your dog.

If you are having problems with your dog barking …. Enter into the situation which causes it.
And if it is leaving. Then maybe as far as you can go is to sit at the door and hang out.

This takes understanding of your dogs triggers…
And the willingness to engage into these triggesrs while being ready to stop at a moments notice.

You also want to ensure a good outcome. So stop before the behavior starts and consider treats…

Pretty obvious.
Also, we know animals respond to repetition.. So repeat!!

]]> By: Karen http://www.petlibrary.co.uk/1/separation-anxiety-in-dogs-how-to-treat-it/comment-page-1/#comment-11450 Karen Tue, 25 May 2010 23:46:30 +0000 http://www.petlibrary.co.uk/1/?p=60#comment-11450 What is your feeling on the idea of leaving the TV or radio on for the anxious dog while you are gone? What is your feeling on the idea of leaving the TV or radio on for the anxious dog while you are gone?

]]> By: Sharon Block http://www.petlibrary.co.uk/1/separation-anxiety-in-dogs-how-to-treat-it/comment-page-1/#comment-11436 Sharon Block Wed, 12 May 2010 04:25:28 +0000 http://www.petlibrary.co.uk/1/?p=60#comment-11436 We recently adopted a 1 yr old maltipoo that has been in a kennel a large part of her life due to her owner's hospitalization. We had her a week before we had her spayed. Since her surgery, she keeps us up at night. We gate her in our laundry room with her bed and toys. She wakes us up at least 4 times a night crying or barking. I've been putting her back in her bed and telling her "no barking" in a stern voice.It takes several times of putting her back in her bed, each time that she wakes us up. But after reading your info, I feel like I'm punishing her. Help, we're exhausted. Thanks Sharon We recently adopted a 1 yr old maltipoo that has been in a kennel a large part of her life due to her owner’s hospitalization. We had her a week before we had her spayed. Since her surgery, she keeps us up at night. We gate her in our laundry room with her bed and toys. She wakes us up at least 4 times a night crying or barking. I’ve been putting her back in her bed and telling her “no barking” in a stern voice.It takes several times of putting her back in her bed, each time that she wakes us up. But after reading your info, I feel like I’m punishing her. Help, we’re exhausted.
Thanks
Sharon

]]> By: Jen http://www.petlibrary.co.uk/1/separation-anxiety-in-dogs-how-to-treat-it/comment-page-1/#comment-11419 Jen Sat, 01 May 2010 06:34:38 +0000 http://www.petlibrary.co.uk/1/?p=60#comment-11419 I used to have this problem with a dog I rescued from a shelter. I finally started shutting him off in my bedroom/bathroom area away from the front door so he couldn't see me actually leave the house. I think he knows what's up now, but all I have to do is tell him to "load up", and he runs into the bedroom and hops on the bed. I really thinks he likes the security of his own space while I'm away, and when I come home, he is always at the front door waiting to greet me. (I always leave the door to the bathroom cracked open, so he can nudge his way out when he wants to.) This set up has worked perfectly for the last several months. After many months of him getting anxious, shaking all over, and ultimately him bolting out the door and ending up in doggie jail for one night, I am happy to report that we are doing well. :) I used to have this problem with a dog I rescued from a shelter. I finally started shutting him off in my bedroom/bathroom area away from the front door so he couldn’t see me actually leave the house. I think he knows what’s up now, but all I have to do is tell him to “load up”, and he runs into the bedroom and hops on the bed. I really thinks he likes the security of his own space while I’m away, and when I come home, he is always at the front door waiting to greet me. (I always leave the door to the bathroom cracked open, so he can nudge his way out when he wants to.) This set up has worked perfectly for the last several months. After many months of him getting anxious, shaking all over, and ultimately him bolting out the door and ending up in doggie jail for one night, I am happy to report that we are doing well. :)

]]> By: Gabby http://www.petlibrary.co.uk/1/separation-anxiety-in-dogs-how-to-treat-it/comment-page-1/#comment-11415 Gabby Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:56:09 +0000 http://www.petlibrary.co.uk/1/?p=60#comment-11415 hi, we have a 2 or 3 year old Shih Tzu that only likes my mom and suffers major anxiety issues... i think this might help the anxiety but do you have any tips to get him to be friendly to everyone in the house? hi, we have a 2 or 3 year old Shih Tzu that only likes my mom and suffers major anxiety issues… i think this might help the anxiety but do you have any tips to get him to be friendly to everyone in the house?

]]> By: Dog http://www.petlibrary.co.uk/1/separation-anxiety-in-dogs-how-to-treat-it/comment-page-1/#comment-11414 Dog Wed, 28 Apr 2010 01:02:48 +0000 http://www.petlibrary.co.uk/1/?p=60#comment-11414 thank you so much for the article, my dog suffers from anxiety, he goes bat crazy every time i leave and come back, he gets so jittery like hes about to explode, but Ive learned a lot thanks i hope i can get him to settle down now thank you so much for the article, my dog suffers from anxiety, he goes bat crazy every time i leave and come back, he gets so jittery like hes about to explode, but Ive learned a lot thanks i hope i can get him to settle down now

]]> By: Jonny http://www.petlibrary.co.uk/1/separation-anxiety-in-dogs-how-to-treat-it/comment-page-1/#comment-10528 Jonny Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:32:30 +0000 http://www.petlibrary.co.uk/1/?p=60#comment-10528 Thanks for your article, my dog has the same problem. Thanks for your article, my dog has the same problem.

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