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| Author | Topic: Seperation Anxiety |
| Kristen |
posted 5/8/08 6:03 PM
I have an 11 month old male papillon. I have had him since he was 9 weeks old, and we have a very close bond. I have taken him to a doggy daycare everyday while I am at work so he didn't have to be alone all day. I am having issues with him barking/yelping/crying/freking out in general when I do have to leave him at home. I have distracted him with toys, food and penut butter stuffed kongs. It works until the distraction is over, and when he can't find me he immediately freaks out. After about 15-20 minutes of this he will calm down and either take a nap, or play with his toys by himself. I have tried many different ways to help him cope but nothing seems to be working. He is fine with me leaving him when he is at day care, or at a house with other dogs that he can play with. Anyone have any suggestions?? (I am not ready to have another dog.....I am still in early stages of agility training with this one.) Please help!! Thank you, Kristen & Toby |
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