Just looking for any tips on how you got your ddogs happy being alone for short periods
We’ve had her a few weeks and like I was told from day one leave her alone a second with a treat, come back, get her used to be alone in small manageable chunks.
However at an absolute push we can do 30 seconds before she starts crying
And even in those 30 seconds she just waits for us to come back and looks worried!
Also this depends on what mood she’s in, sometimes even a second is too much
She won’t even sleep by herself during the day (at night she takes herself off to her crate no problem)
And barriers also seem to be a problem
I spent ages working on getting her in her pen, making it fun
Sitting in there with her etc.
She will go in for a treat but as soon as it’s finished she cries. I’ve tried treats like kongs that last longer but she’s too stressed to eat them.
I can be literally standing at the pen stroking her and she hates it. Same with any other baby gates etc even if she can still see us.
Or even in the car if she can’t be on us she cries, and when I’m on my own that’s just not safe or possible.
Everything I read online is about building up time by leaving treats, but after 3 weeks there’s been no improvement so I must be doing something wrong.
I know she’s only a baby but at some point she’s going to have to be alone for an hour or so, or at least long enough for me to get a shower!! I’d rather start working on this now, than wait until it’s urgent and then have to just leave her!
Please or to access all these features
Please
or
to access all these features
If you're worried about your pet's health, please speak to a vet or qualified professional.
The doghouse
Clingy puppy - separation anxiety
21 replies
Snufflesdog · 15/12/2019 11:18
OP posts:
Snufflesdog ·
16/12/2019 18:17
This reply has been deleted
Message withdrawn at poster's request.
Snufflesdog ·
16/12/2019 18:19
This reply has been deleted
Message withdrawn at poster's request.
Snufflesdog ·
16/12/2019 18:22
This reply has been deleted
Message withdrawn at poster's request.
Please create an account
To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account.