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Time Change and Clinginess Our usually independent Fabian has been needing some extra lap time and TLC since the clocks went back Sat PM. We think it's anxiety since it's now dark when we get home from work. We've been accommodating him, making sure he gets lots of love, and making sure we leave extra lights on. He also seems to want both my husband and I around in the same room, at the same time all the time, and to both walk him. (There have been no marital fights and we've never boarded him or left him alone for more than 5-6 hours.) Anyone else experiencing this? Any advice or making him feel more confident? I love my dog, but this is quickly getting exhausting. |
There's also been no new people in the house or any groomer incidents or dog park big dog fears. |
I think all of us are affected by this time change. It wasn't that long ago when it was still light at 8:00 and now it's getting dark much earlier. Just give her lots of reassurance. Our routine has changed with the time difference. It wasn't but a few weeks ago that we took our last walk of the day at 8:00 and it was still light. Now, it's beginning to get dark at 6:00. No more walks at 8:00. Our furbabies like routine as much as we do. When that routine is changed, we all experience different things: i.e. anxiety. |
If he doesn’t know tricks and stuff training him to do littles ones will build confidence. I know it’s hard but you can’t completely give up everything your doing to stop and give him what he wants or it will make him think he will get what he wants all the time which is hard if you need to cook dinner or other necessary things. |
I think the time change impacts dogs as well. My daughter says her puppy is waking up earlier . My Khloe is sleeping more in the day and snoring. I think their internal clock has to reset. I commute so during the week Khloe and I are out in the morning when it's dark and our evening walk is in the dark as well. I have large dogs in my neighborhood so I always take a stick that used to be "broom handle" just in case. Khloe would probably be the aggressor though because most large dogs here run from her. I wouldn't over cuddle because you don't want this to become a behavior pattern. |
Thank you all for the feedback. Fabian's sleeping peacefully until his "normal" time now. |
Dogs also need to re-adjust their time and schedule, similar to humans. You could re-train him to get used to your work and life by scheduling the time for feeding, walking, sleeping, playing, and staying at home. I would leave more toys (such as Kong) and treats and walk my dog longer than common before going to work if he has a little "emotion". Also, you could try other tips to reduce separation anxiety such as gradually increasing your leaving time. |
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