Category: Top Dog

Does your dog turn his head when he hears an odd noise? Does your dog bury their food with your pants? This is the thread to ask why.

Please keep this thread to non-medical issues only.

​The title says it all. We’re losing our backyard and transitioning to apartment life. Our 1-year-old pup is amazing, but he’s a "land shark" when bored. ​We are terrified of him breaking out of a standard crate and hurting himself (or the drywall). Everything on Amazon looks like it would last about 4 seconds against an Amstaff jaw. ​What are you guys using for your high-drive bullies? Looking for something truly "Amstaff-proof."

Europe based if it matters

Thanks in advance for your help!

Hello,

My senior dog Tommy turned 13 last year, and in the last year or so he’s been losing his hearing. He’s had his regular checkups with his vet and there isn’t an issue with his ears, the vet says it’s just old age and something that we’ll have to adapt to.

I don’t know how much hearing he’s lost but I’d say he only has 30 to 20% still left, maybe even less. He used to come when we called his name, even when asleep, or when he heard the door, but now we physically have to touch him or gently shake him if he is asleep to get his attention, he only hears us if we shout at him but we prefer not to shout to not bother our other dog who is much younger.

Any recommendations on what to do or not to do as we adjust to our hard of hearing dog as time goes on? We’ve had a senior dog in the past but he still had his hearing until the day he passed, so this is very new to us. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Welcome to the fortnightly separation anxiety support group!

The mission of this post is to provide a constructive place to discuss your dog's progress and setbacks in conquering his/her separation anxiety. Feel free to post your fortnightly progress report, as well as any questions or tips you might have! We seek to provide a safe space to vent your frustrations as well, so feel free to express yourself.

We welcome both owners of dogs with separation anxiety and owners whose dogs have gotten better!

NEW TO SEPARATION ANXIETY?

New to the subject of separation anxiety? A dog with separation anxiety is one who displays stress when the one or more family members leave. Separation anxiety can vary from light stress to separation panic but at the heart of the matter is distress.

Does this sound familiar? Lucky for you, this is a pretty common problem that many dog owners struggle with. It can feel isolating and frustrating, but we are here to help!

Resources

Books

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Don't Leave Me! Step-by-Step Help for Your Dog's Separation Anxiety by Nicole Wilde

Be Right Back!: How To Overcome Your Dog's Separation Anxiety And Regain Your Freedom by Julie Naismith

Separation Anxiety in Dogs: Next Generation Treatment Protocols and Practices by Malena DeMartini-Price

Online Articles/Blogs/Sites

Separation Anxiety (archived page from the ASPCA)

Pat Miller summary article on treating separation anxiety

Emily "kikopup" Larlham separation training tips

Videos

Using the Treat&Train to Solve Separation Anxiety

introducing an x-pen so the dog likes it (kikopup)

Podcast:

https://www.trainingwithally.com/the-podcast

Online DIY courses:

https://courses.malenademartini.com

https://www.trainingwithally.com/about-2

https://separationanxietydog.thinkific.com/courses/do-it-yourself-separation-anxiety-program

https://rescuedbytraining.com/separation-anxiety-course

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Introduce your dog if you are new, and for those of you who have previously participated, make sure to tell us how your week has been!