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"Shelly" <shelly@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> lynch.craig@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> we
>> are starting the "practice leaves" Where we leave for 5 mins come back
>> 10 mins etc. but still continues,
>
> Five minutes is too long. Start with 15 or 30 seconds. Just go out the
> door, very matter of factly. Don't say goodbye to the dog, don't make a
> big deal out of it. Don't even acknowledge him. Come back in the same
> way.
>
> Go slowly. When the dog is reliably good with you being gone for 15
> seconds, move up to 20 seconds. Yes, this *will* take time, which I
> realize is not on your side. You should probably consult with a good
vet
> or behaviorist to discuss anti-anxiety meds and crating, not as
permanent
> solutions, but as tem****ary tools to get the situation under control.
>
>> any further ideas how to help this
>> situation, the dog has been spoilled by my girlfriend as when she got
>> him was very very timmid.
>
> This may be part of the problem. Spoiling a timid dog doesn't do the
dog
> any favors, because it rewards him for being fearful. The best advice I
> got for dealing with my own fearful dog was to either laugh at her when
> she got scared, or to completely ignore it.
>
>> but it is getting to the point when we are
>> looking at being evicted by the landlord if the howling continues as
>> the neighbour has had enough, any responce will be greatly welcomed.
>
> Oh boy. I don't envy you! First, I'd talk to the neighbor. I'd
> apologize, then explain that the dog has separation anxiety and that you
> are working to solve the problem.
>
> Janet gave some good advice. The only thing I can really add is that
> you'll need patience. Separation anxiety is something that doesn't get
> cured overnight. It takes time, consistency, patience, and sometimes
> medication.
>
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> Shelly
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