My 1 year old
Yorkie suffers from separation anxiety-he got it from the previous owners. What
happens when I go out even for an hour is he gets into things he's not suppose
to. We've closed all the doors and doggy proofed as much as we can but he
always finds something to get into. What can we do- we are thinking of having
to crate him. We walk him 3 times a day,
he sleeps with us and gets a lot of attention but hates being left alone.
Dogs are social animals and enjoy being with their humans,
so it is not too surprising that some dogs become anxious when separated from
their owner. However, severe anxiety is an abnormal behavior and can lead to
destructive actions and sometimes self-inflicted harm. Changing the behavior
can be challenging and requires patience and dedication. Part of the cure is to
give your Yorkie confidence to act independent from you. The following may be
helpful:
·
Have your pet take breaks at different times of the day and
different places in the home where they are separated (from you) while you are
in the house. Sleeping in the bed should cease as that is another act that
drives dependence on you.
·
When leaving give your dog a chew toy or treat to achieve a
positive association with goodbye.
·
Let your dog listen to music or other familiar background
noise to calm and distract.
·
Do not give into your dog’s whimpering. Be firm when saying
goodbye and when you return do not acknowledge the whimpering. Wait until your
pet has calmed down and then reward him.
·
Crating your dog in a roomy area may help him feel safe and
secure during the day. Start him off slowly in the crate and then increase the
time as he gets more comfortable.
If
the undesirable behavior continues consider enlisting the help of a behaviorial
specialist.
I found one
flea on my dog after I had seen him scratching.
He still scratches around his neck but I have not seen any more fleas. I
flea bathed him too. He has no dry skin.
Why is he always scratching?
Your dog might be itchy due to allergies. We aren’t the only ones affected by allergies. Like you, your dog can suffer from
allergic reactions to any number of things — pollen, grasses, food ingredients,
and fleas. In fact some flea allergic dogs can scratch for up to a month after
being bitten by a flea. Allergies should be diagnosed and treated by your
veterinarian. Visit iams.ca for common signs and symptoms
related to dog allergies.
DISCLAIMER: The information provided is for informational
and educational purposes only. This information should not be substituted
for the guidance and advice of your veterinarian or animal behavior
professional. For
nutritional information please visit www.iams.ca or contact the Iams Consumer Care
Nutrition Specialists toll free at 1-800-675-3849.
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