sooz22 Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 What causes it and how can it be beaten? Any advice appreciated please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotti Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 It's very difficult to treat unfortunately And there's not really all that much that causes it, it's just different dogs' attitudes. I always worked very hard to make sure Takara didn't worry when I was out - by leaving her regularly for short intervals building up when she was younger but she still gets very stressed when I leave her (if we're somewhere strange) or if she's shut in one room and I'm in another I don't think I can really phrase any advice properly so I'll try and copy some info for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotti Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 I've found this which provides some excellent advice. I could've probably told you some things but I'm so tired I'll probably leave vital bits out Hope this helps, sorry if you've already seen it! http://www.wagntrain.com/SeparationAnx.htm My main piece of advice is DO NOT go to a dog that is barking/howling/whining/banging. If you have to go into the room to stop the dog from doing damage, make out like you've gone in for a different reason, completely ignore the dog and when he's quiet give him a fuss, or, alternatively go in, pretend to make a drink or something and leave without saying anything. Reward the dog for short periods of him being quiet, and don't make your absence too long too soon. Hope that helps a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediwarrior Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 out tia suffers real bad when she is left she leaves parcels everywhere and uranates and chews its really bad at the min as when u leave she howles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotti Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Just to add to what I've said (and for jediwarrior in particular) You might want to try looking for TTouch practitioner in the area (google it) TTouch can help with many behavioural as well as physical problems and although I'm not sure if it could help you, I'm sure a practitioner could tell you. It's a very gentle massage technique that works to awaken cells in the body or something... I was looking at training to be a practitioner but can't afford it right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pet-walkiz Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 D.A.P its a type of plug in device that emits a new mummy doggy pheromones and your dog will think its with mum. it works cos ive used one for my dog who had really bad seperation anxiety . he used to get into such a state to a point of causing himself to fit . plus it made him mess in the home all that never happens now...so i know D.A.P work. __________________ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotti Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Cheers for that pet walkiz, didn't know how good DAPs work but I might get some now! You can get sachets to put on bedding in the car, or diffusers as pet walkiz says that release the pheromone a bit like an airwick plug in, I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anna293 Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 try reading "think dog" by John fisher its fantastic and explains why dogs get seperation anxiety and whats causing it, puts how your dogs behave into a whole different perspective. anna.x. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooz22 Posted April 5, 2007 Author Share Posted April 5, 2007 They use TTouch for bunnies too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotti Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 oh of course! didn't think about you knowing about that through bunnies! I was thinking of looking for a practitioner for Takara... I'd love to do it myself but just can't afford it. Anna - thanks for adding that, I've been on a book buying spree lately and didn't know whether to get that one or not, might have a look now it's been recommended! (When I've saved some more money up!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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