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I have had Scooter for almost 3 years and he was abused before we found him. He is extremely attached to me and to my senior dog. He howls when he is alone and when the other dog isn't there. What can I do about this? My other dog is getting to his f
The use of a kong (toy with some treats inside that can be taken out only by chewing it and making it roll) could help to relieve the distress This article can help you understanding better the situation and different approaches. http://pets.webmd.com/dogs/separation-anxiety-dogs#1 Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation (where you can post pictures ) if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
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My dog won't stop howling when he is left alone. Even if it's just in the other room, is there anything I can do to get him to stop. I rescued him a month ago from a shelter so I am not sure of his background and if he was abandoned.
It sounds like Astro is suffering from separation anxiety. You can get a pheromone diffuser called DAP that helps dogs with anxiety, and pair that with a Sentry calming collar or DAP collar. The collar will release pheromones when in contact with his skin, helping with his anxiety when you leave the room. I would recommend crating him when you are gone. The crate will provide him a small space where he can feel safe in it when you are gone. You will have to slowly train him to get used to a crate. Start putting him in it when you are home and sitting nearby so he doesn't think you are abandoning him, and slowly increase the time he is in it. He can have toys in the crate, and puzzle toys with treats in it that he has to figure out how to get the treats out. You can also fill a Kong toy with peanut butter and freeze it in the freezer overnight, then give it to him in the crate. That will keep him occupied for a while.
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Ensure the puppy has been fully health checked, microchipped and vaccinated and contact the vet involved to confirm they know the puppy - I see you have her down as 6weeks old and spayed/neutered - this is very early and you should question the breeder as to if and why this has been done. You should arrange a puppy safe area of the house (indoor crate or partitioned off area) with no low hanging wires or cords they can chew or become tangled in, have plenty of spare, war, soft bedding and at least 2 food/water bowls, puppy training pads (if using) and an appropriate sized leach and collar to start training around the house. Have some appropriate sized chews and rope toys (avoid human items such as old shoes etc as this can encourage unwanted chewing of important pairs!). Ensure a dog sitter/walker or daycare is available if you will be away for longer than 4-6hours and arrange a vet check within the first 3days to ensure all is well! Good luck
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My 14 Year old dog has suddenly started howling, barking and distroying the curtains in the house when no one is home. She has also gotten really skinny even though she eats normal and her bathroom habits are normal. What should we do to help her
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Hi we adopted a Chihuahua mix we have had him a little over a week. He is showing signs of severe anxiety, he howls if he can't see us. Also sometimes howls when my husband leaves for work. I go back to work this next Monday. We crate him when we ar
Hi and thanks for posting on Boop by Petco! Don't worry- you are not alone in this separation anxiety issue Oren seems to be having. This is very common but can be very frustrating for everyone involved- including Oren! Anxiety can be very energy draining, so I am not surprised to hear about the exhaustion experienced when you get home. A few tips, though, can help with this. Keep the crate area very comfortable and inviting with lots of soft blankets. Spray a bit of Adaptil Spray (pheromone spray) you can purchase at your local pet supplies store around the crate area and blankets 15 mins before you leave. Take a kong toy and stuff it with low fat peanut butter or low fat plain yogurt and freeze it overnight. Take it out 10 mins before you leave and offer it to Oren to keep him entertained and busy while you are in the process of leaving and while you are away. Playing music or the radio can help as well. Claiming chewables with L-theanine in them daily can help lower anxiety levels
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