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08-31-2011, 06:58 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan
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| In desperate need of help with seperation anxiety So I moved this weekend off to college into an apartment and bought my Yorkie with me. Whenever I leave the apartment she has a FIT! She howls, cries and claws at the door. I can hear her from three stories down. The walls are so thin, I feel really bad for my neighbors and I really don't want her to get kicked out (granted, she could stay with my mom, where we lived before). I bought a thunder jacket, calming collar, bark off, calming pills, you name it! Nothing is working I feel so discouraged right now, poor baby. She was used to be left at home before and never acted like this. Now I don't go anywhere because I don't want the neighbors to get mad. What do I do?!?!?!!? |
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08-31-2011, 07:08 PM | #2 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spring, TX
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| Get another yorkie to keep her company... Last edited by MCRoberts; 08-31-2011 at 07:09 PM. |
08-31-2011, 07:09 PM | #3 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston, Tx
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| AWW My noah did the dame thing when I first got him, I think it will just take some time for her to get used to the new place, Noah gets that way when I take him to my ranch he is not used to it so he hates being alone there even when I go outside to ride horses! He still does the "shaking" bit when I get dressed everyday for classes but he does not whine anymore. I find that giving him a chewie and he his favorite blanket before I leave helps to calm him down and keep him busy. Hope it get's better!! I am moving next year when I transfer colleges so I will probably be dealing with the same thing again! lol |
08-31-2011, 07:11 PM | #4 | |
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08-31-2011, 07:12 PM | #5 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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| The move is probably what has changed things. Try making her a comfortable space, an open xpen with all of her familiar things in it. Give her a tshirt (no tags) that you have worn to snuggle with. Your scent may comfort her. I hope things get better for you.
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08-31-2011, 07:19 PM | #6 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan
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| The first couple of days I had her in my bedroom with all her favorite things, that way she could lay on the bed. Then I got nervous because its right next to two other people's apartments and she was scratching at the door, and I can basically hear them talking when I'm in bed so I know they would hear her. So today I put her in a crate with her blankie on the other side of the apartment hopefully making it quieter but she was yowling really loud. |
08-31-2011, 07:23 PM | #7 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Aspen, CO, US
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| Talk to your vet. He or she might be able to prescribe something that will help, but you're going to have to come up with something better in the long run. Knowing how old she is might help the group come up with a solutions, but I've heard one idea is to leave and come back at different times -- 1 minute, 10 minutes, 30 seconds, one hour, etc. Since the dog can't tell time, she will assume you will be right back no matter how long you are gone. Also, don't make a fuss when you leave. Just go! My dog has a bark collar, but IMHO it would be really cruel to use it for separation anxiety. Good luck and keep us posted. |
08-31-2011, 07:24 PM | #8 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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| Is she accustomed to being in a crate? If not, then try an xpen. She may be upset about being crated. Also, be sure she gets enough exercise and stimulation when you are home to wear her out. If you can, walk her or play with her before you have to leave her. Don't make a big fuss when you leave or return. Be matter of fact.
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08-31-2011, 07:31 PM | #9 | |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan
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09-01-2011, 01:24 AM | #10 |
Forever Athena's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oklahoma
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| My friend has a lab that is the same way.. I purchased a snuggle puppy for her. It really helped.. it has a beating heart and calmed her right down, she is a year and half old now and doing great!
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09-01-2011, 08:24 AM | #11 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Delaware
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| I saw something on Victoria Stillwell where someone was having a similar problem. The way Victoria handled it was by taking baby steps. She would have the owner step outside the door for about 2 minutes. She did this to let the dog know wascoming back. After doing this for awhile she increase the time she stayed out of the apartment. Once the dog got used to the short intervals, she would stay outside until the dog stopped whining then the owner came back in and reward the dog. It's time consuming but it worked for this dog. Have you tried anything like that? You can always got to Victoria Stillwells website to get tips on separation anxiety. |
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