clingy shadow

kadeshi · #1 13-05-11, 06:27 AM

looking for ideas/suggestions on trying to help bruja with seperation .i know ive only had her a week,but i have to start leaving her.she wont leave me alone,cant remember the last time i i went to the bathroom without her.even when i shut the door she scratches trying to get in.she has toys etc,merlins in the house,and so is oh but cant seem to get the usual to work with her.

Stuart · #2 13-05-11, 06:39 AM

Do you have a crate?,... highly recommended, if not then make some sort of pen for her where she cant get into trouble.

I think she is too young to start this big time, but you can start slowly in the house by basicly stopping her following you everywhere,..its nice when they do, but it would help to stop it some of the time.

Later, go out and leave her for very short periods,..[ minutes ] leave her in the crate if you have one, then return,..dont say anything when you leave or when you return,.... and slowly increase the time you are away

Toys help, as does leaving a radio/telly on for them, and some old clothes with your scent on

LOVEGSD · #3 13-05-11, 12:00 PM

Diesel had separation anxiety, we started to limit where he could follow us, Pam suggested a baby gate in another post which is a great idea. Also we didn't make a fuss of him 15mins leading up to leaving him and he wasn't fussed the second we got through the door, once he was calm then he was fussed.

Start leaving for very short periods and build it up slowly from there. Also try leaving a stuffed kong to keep her amused. I also leave the radio on still for my two....x