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Cares4Dogs · 07-22-2010, 08:40 PM

My dogs are rarely left alone...I leave to drive my youngin to school (gone 5 min) and my dogs holler and cry until I come in and take my shoes off. They do this every single day, mon-fri....whether someone else is at home or not. Its only when I leave--nobody else.

Of course its come in handy when I've had unwanted house guests..and I'll stay gone for 10-15 minutes instead of 5. Heck-I'll sit in the driveway and enjoy a cup of coffee before coming back in

taxlady · 07-22-2010, 09:11 PM

[QUOTE=Cares4Dogs;3210230]My dogs are rarely left alone...I leave to drive my youngin to school (gone 5 min) and my dogs holler and cry until I come in and take my shoes off. They do this every single day, mon-fri....whether someone else is at home or not. Its only when I leave--nobody else.

LOL poor babies, all alone,

so cute I can see it!!! Maybe it's not poor babies could be good babies if the house guests were there too long! But still not an answer to the problem. With that much love and adoration, wow, we are lucky to have them even when we wonder WHY,WHY??

Cares4Dogs · 07-22-2010, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Cares4Dogs

My dogs are rarely left alone...I leave to drive my youngin to school (gone 5 min) and my dogs holler and cry until I come in and take my shoes off. They do this every single day, mon-fri....whether someone else is at home or not. Its only when I leave--nobody else.

LOL poor babies, all alone,

so cute I can see it!!! Maybe it's not poor babies could be good babies if the house guests were there too long! But still not an answer to the problem. With that much love and adoration, wow, we are lucky to have them even when we wonder WHY,WHY??

We're lucky to have our fur bff who miss us so much they cant stand it. My neighbors dont like us much cuz of my yappy bffs but its not like I can clone myself to trick my dogs.

I tried sneaking out too--doesnt work. They start crying when they hear my car.

nicolecicle · 08-31-2010, 09:08 AM

I have been having a lot of separation anxiety issues with my 8 month old morkie. When ever he cannot see me he freaks out. He basically yells as loud as he can and cries. He always has to follow me around, not that is is a problem, I just want him to be more independent. I'm not sure what to do, whenever he cannot see me or can see me but can't get to me he starts to freak out. Any advise will help!

Thank you,
Nicole and Tanner

Freddy_SW · 09-03-2010, 11:59 AM

I have the same problem with my little one. He follows me around EVERYWHERE i go. Even if i am in the shower, he is ready to come in. I did spray some water on him to make him realize that it is wet but he didn't even care...still wanted to come in and be with me. Even leaving him with my husband doesn't work. He also cries and barks when i leave for work. I don't know how long he barks for. I waited outside yesterday for 5 minutes and he was still barking. I think he doesn't even touch his food all day until i come home and stand in the kitchen...then he eats. He seems to be fine though when i come home. He is just really happy to see me... and ready to play and go for a walk.

Well...i still hope that he will "grow out" of it because i just got him last weekend.

cherryblossom · 09-09-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BellaNean

When I first starting leaving hannah at home i would lock her in my room, she never was crated before this. My brother told me while I was gone all she would do is cry cry cry and whine and jump on the door. She then started to poop right by the door and step in it and make a huge gross mess. After she did this 3 days in a row I knew it was time to crate her.

I put the crate right by the front door so she can see it, my brother now tells me that she doesnt bark, cry or whine in there.

I dont know if this will help, but maybe try moving her somewhere that the door isnt closed and she could see whats going on in the house.

i wish crating helped my adopted rescue, he just bucks in the cage until it moves about 2 feet away from the wall.

arlewis · 02-26-2011, 07:06 AM

We got Ferguson from a rescue shelter and his separation anxiety seems to be getting worse.

We've tried special treats just for when we leave, interactive toys to keep him busy, giving him some of our clothes, and he has a blanket, pile of pillows and a big stuffed animal to snuggle with. We keep him in a second bedroom with the door closed so we can control the environment he's confined to and not have to crate him during the day.

It used to be that he'd scream when we left but now he recognizes the signs of us getting ready to leave and he'll start whimpering and shaking and will run away from us when we try and pick him up.

He's also started acting out by pottying while we're gone (he never did this before and we've even tried taking away his food and water but it doesn't seem to make a difference) and finding ways to get into different things and shred them (he loves to shred paper while we're gone)

Any advice?

cherryblossom · 02-26-2011, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by arlewis

We got Ferguson from a rescue shelter and his separation anxiety seems to be getting worse.

It used to be that he'd scream when we left but now he recognizes the signs of us getting ready to leave and he'll start whimpering and shaking and will run away from us when we try and pick him up.

He's also started acting out by pottying while we're gone (he never did this before and we've even tried taking away his food and water but it doesn't seem to make a difference) and finding ways to get into different things and shred them (he loves to shred paper while we're gone)

Any advice?

yes, all i can say is it will get better, jobi was an evil little brat when i got him, he would howl and jump for hours when i left for work, he would poo and pee all around the room, and run through it all day. all of that is gone now, took about three months to calm down and get settled.

he does however want to follow me everywhere including the bathroom, and wants me to come out in the back yard with him, he is in my bedroom when i am at work, but if he gets into another room, with or without me he will poo or pee on things if i don't watch him constantly. one thing i found though, is when the whining went away, it was replaced with destruction, like eating my neices dolls, and my watch ect... i found walking every day curbed that, got him the outlet he needed, and i think i will be putting him into agility to give him something to do.. also if you are working all day, hire a walker to get him around noon and wear him out. there are also calm pills you can buy, all natural.

good luck.

MinniesMom10 · 02-26-2011, 02:30 PM

Maybe leave the TV on or something so he will be disctracted. Toys may occupy him or chewing bones.

cherryblossom · 02-28-2013, 07:28 PM

whats the update on everyones anxious dogs?

jobi has calmed down, he now will walk up to dogs and sniff thier nose. walk up to people instead of dash the other way and barks when people come in the house lol. he also gives me kisses, which took a year and a half.
he is in obedience now also. at petsmart, which i will not be returning to.

i don't think they are real trainers. the girl said to me..do you know why dogs eat grass?.. because they crave vegetable!... good bye

now on to the training section here to find some good ones after this joker class is done.

07-22-2010, 09:11 PM	#17
taxlady Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern,CA, Posts: 247	[QUOTE=Cares4Dogs;3210230]My dogs are rarely left alone...I leave to drive my youngin to school (gone 5 min) and my dogs holler and cry until I come in and take my shoes off. They do this every single day, mon-fri....whether someone else is at home or not. Its only when I leave--nobody else. LOL poor babies, all alone, so cute I can see it!!! Maybe it's not poor babies could be good babies if the house guests were there too long! But still not an answer to the problem. With that much love and adoration, wow, we are lucky to have them even when we wonder WHY,WHY?? __________________ Sprockets Guardian and personal slave.

02-26-2011, 07:06 AM	#22
arlewis YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 6	We got Ferguson from a rescue shelter and his separation anxiety seems to be getting worse. We've tried special treats just for when we leave, interactive toys to keep him busy, giving him some of our clothes, and he has a blanket, pile of pillows and a big stuffed animal to snuggle with. We keep him in a second bedroom with the door closed so we can control the environment he's confined to and not have to crate him during the day. It used to be that he'd scream when we left but now he recognizes the signs of us getting ready to leave and he'll start whimpering and shaking and will run away from us when we try and pick him up. He's also started acting out by pottying while we're gone (he never did this before and we've even tried taking away his food and water but it doesn't seem to make a difference) and finding ways to get into different things and shred them (he loves to shred paper while we're gone) Any advice? __________________ Proud mama of Ferguson

07-22-2010, 08:40 PM	#16
Cares4Dogs Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 975	My dogs are rarely left alone...I leave to drive my youngin to school (gone 5 min) and my dogs holler and cry until I come in and take my shoes off. They do this every single day, mon-fri....whether someone else is at home or not. Its only when I leave--nobody else. Of course its come in handy when I've had unwanted house guests..and I'll stay gone for 10-15 minutes instead of 5. Heck-I'll sit in the driveway and enjoy a cup of coffee before coming back in

08-31-2010, 09:08 AM	#19
nicolecicle Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ripon, Wi Posts: 14 Blog Entries: 2	I have been having a lot of separation anxiety issues with my 8 month old morkie. When ever he cannot see me he freaks out. He basically yells as loud as he can and cries. He always has to follow me around, not that is is a problem, I just want him to be more independent. I'm not sure what to do, whenever he cannot see me or can see me but can't get to me he starts to freak out. Any advise will help! Thank you, Nicole and Tanner

09-03-2010, 11:59 AM	#20
Freddy_SW Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Westmont, IL Posts: 39	I have the same problem with my little one. He follows me around EVERYWHERE i go. Even if i am in the shower, he is ready to come in. I did spray some water on him to make him realize that it is wet but he didn't even care...still wanted to come in and be with me. Even leaving him with my husband doesn't work. He also cries and barks when i leave for work. I don't know how long he barks for. I waited outside yesterday for 5 minutes and he was still barking. I think he doesn't even touch his food all day until i come home and stand in the kitchen...then he eats. He seems to be fine though when i come home. He is just really happy to see me... and ready to play and go for a walk. Well...i still hope that he will "grow out" of it because i just got him last weekend.

02-26-2011, 02:30 PM	#24
MinniesMom10 No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Columbia, Missouri US Posts: 274	Maybe leave the TV on or something so he will be disctracted. Toys may occupy him or chewing bones.

02-28-2013, 07:28 PM	#25
cherryblossom No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 233	whats the update on everyones anxious dogs? jobi has calmed down, he now will walk up to dogs and sniff thier nose. walk up to people instead of dash the other way and barks when people come in the house lol. he also gives me kisses, which took a year and a half. he is in obedience now also. at petsmart, which i will not be returning to. i don't think they are real trainers. the girl said to me..do you know why dogs eat grass?.. because they crave vegetable!... good bye now on to the training section here to find some good ones after this joker class is done.