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01-17-2012, 06:10 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Staunton, il usa
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| Separation anxiety??? I really didnt have a problem with this before i was laid off from work. Sometimes my husband would tell me what when i left Mac would cry or whine when i would leave but would get over it and go about his day. Ive been laid off for about 8 months so im home everyday all day long unless i run errands where i cant take him along. We have a big pop up "kennel" for him with his bed, food and water in it. We use to put him in it everytime we left but not since i dont leave much he isnt in there (its up 24/7 b/c i dont want him to think its a punishment) Well the other day i put him in there and my husband and i ran errands for about 2 hours when we got home i let him out and of course he was excited to see us well i saw blood on his blanket- i looked at his nose and he rubbed his nose raw! now when he sees me getting ready or grab my coat, purse or keys he starts to shake. is this a sign of separation anxiety?? If i pick him up and put him in the car with me he is fine. its odd- |
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01-17-2012, 08:40 PM | #2 |
Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: TX
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| It sounds like it to me...yorkies tend to get extremely attached to their main owners. Probably because you take such good care of him My yorkie who was stolen from me 3 years ago was very attached to me like that. I once had to go out of town and couldn't take him (usually I took him everywhere). My aunt watched him for me and he threw a fit!! Where's my mommy!!! Chewing, crying, all things he nevvvver did at home with me. Maybe someone on here has some training tips for you. I would love to know this as well. It would definitely be less stress for the both of you if he can be "ok" when you are not around. Maybe a bully stick? Or something else that he can get into for a while and relieve anxiety? Sorry, I don't much advice for you. Just empathy
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01-18-2012, 10:47 AM | #3 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Staunton, il usa
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| Im so sorry your baby was stolen from you! I don't know why Mac is starting to act like this. I feel bad because he would be fine when I was at work. I think he's so use to me being home he thinks im abandoning him. |
01-18-2012, 12:18 PM | #4 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada
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| Mine has separation anxiety too since he was a pup because for the first puppy year of his life, due to personal reasons, I stayed home with him and he got used to having me around all day. I even bring him along when I do grocery shopping. I regretted being with him all the time that causes his separation anxiety but I didn't know any better back then. I haven't really figured out anything that really works. Mine doesn't hurt himself like that but he barks and whimpers. The only advice the trainer has is when you get out of the house and he is whimpering etc, do not go back to the house to try to soothe it. It will only make it worse by reinforcing it. My neighbour say he stops barking 5-10mins after I leave so that is good news to me. I am going to try to get him engaged with chewing some yummy treats as I leave the house. The only problem is, he has always been spoilt with treats that I have not found anything that will be more valuable to own his attention more than me leaving the house. As soon as he knows I am leaving, whatever I give him, he doesn't even care to smell it!
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