ellieangel Posted February 3, 2004 Posted February 3, 2004 Ok I left Ellie for the first time since Rio left us and came home to mournful howling and my neighbour waiting for me She had problems with this when she was younger and after trying so many things we ended up using a spray collar on her,later when she had improved immensely we stopped using it and she would settle ok. A few months later we got Rio and since then she has been fine. I only left her for an hour and previously she was okay for over 3 hours. What can I do to help her through this ? She is so happy when my friend visits with her dog,I know she is so lonely all alone. I still have the collar but I want her to be contented when I leave her. Any suggestions will be so welcome.. Just to add that my neighbour is zero tolerance with this and yes I have explained the situation to him. Also I didn't do anything different when I left her,she had a stuffed kong but didn't touch it Quote
ellieangel Posted February 3, 2004 Author Posted February 3, 2004 Yes I left the radio on as I always have. :( Quote
DogPaddle Posted February 3, 2004 Posted February 3, 2004 Maybe, when you are feeling ready, you can consider getting her some company??? Quote
Crested Posted February 3, 2004 Posted February 3, 2004 I agree with DogPaddle. She's feeling lonely, upset and doesn't know why Rio is no longer with her. I think the best thing for her is another dog. ...that is if you are up for it... Quote
ellieangel Posted February 3, 2004 Author Posted February 3, 2004 I think it's a bit soon to be considering a new dog and I wouldn't know where to start. But surely I need to get her right first else I could end up with 2 howlers ? I just want her to adjust first. Quote
DogPaddle Posted February 4, 2004 Posted February 4, 2004 But surely I need to get her right first else I could end up with 2 howlers My goodness, that would be a challange. As for timing - definately wait till your ready and take your time, should work for Ellie too. Quote
ellieangel Posted February 4, 2004 Author Posted February 4, 2004 Has anyone got experience of this ? Please help me to help her :( Quote
DogPaddle Posted February 4, 2004 Posted February 4, 2004 Maybe try Rescue Remedy and leave the TV on to Animal Planet. Start by leaving her in another room for less than 5 min and treating and praising her, move up from there. Extra excercise and obedience sessions should help to improve her overall contentedness and may reduce her seperation anxiety. Quote
marion Posted February 4, 2004 Posted February 4, 2004 Poor Ellie, :cry: I'm sorry Zoe I don't know what you can do other than give her time to adjust. :( Good Luck :buzi: Quote
ellieangel Posted February 4, 2004 Author Posted February 4, 2004 I have put her on Rescue remedy and I left her for 1/2 hour today and she was ok. Poor little girl,she is still not herself though. :( Quote
mouseatthebusstop Posted February 4, 2004 Posted February 4, 2004 When we lost Alice Poppy took it very bad she would not eat and went very depressed Then again when we lost Poppy Gladis took it bad she would run all over the house looking for her whimpering. They feel it the same as we do Give her time it is not a week yet Quote
imported_Kat Posted February 4, 2004 Posted February 4, 2004 aww the pair of you have each other which is most important. She will gradually heal Zoe, just like you she needs time and in the mean time just be there for her but keep her stimulated with plenty of walking and mental exercises. *hugs* Quote
ellieangel Posted February 5, 2004 Author Posted February 5, 2004 Thanks everyone,I think she is a little bit brighter today. Quote
DogPaddle Posted February 6, 2004 Posted February 6, 2004 Glad she is doing better. Take care of both of you. Quote
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