all that glitters Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Shyla is getting desexed in 4 days and I have a week off conveniently right after. I don't want to spend all 9 days with her in a row though incase she forgets how to be alone -- is it STUPID to think that?? Provided she doesn't chew at her stitches I'm planning two outing days next week with my sister so she will be 'alone' at home like usual on those two days. I just think after 9 days straight with me she will REALLY vocalize her opinion come the next Monday morning The neighbors said she always cries for about 5 minutes on the mornings we leave her, then she shuts up all day unless she hears other voices. It worries me enough she still cries every morning but if it's only 5 mins it must just be a shepherdy way of saying HEY COME BACK! So yeah, anyone found their dogs are worse off with coping being alone after a long stint of having company, and then being alone again? (Shes only alone 2-3 days a week but Im super paranoia woman) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmolo Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I would say yes- i have many clients who have issues resurface or increase in intensity after school holidays for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all that glitters Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 Yikes! So that would be terrible then if they needed the crate-only 6-8wk treatment from a leg injury or cruciates etc... cos you can't leave them alone at all, and after that long how would you? Agh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VJB Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 My dog always starts the "howling" again after school holidays when the kid entertainment disappears. It takes a few weeks to settle again, but I do find it stressful listening to her carry on as I do a bit of work just across the road from my place and I can hear her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all that glitters Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 My dog always starts the "howling" again after school holidays when the kid entertainment disappears. It takes a few weeks to settle again, but I do find it stressful listening to her carry on as I do a bit of work just across the road from my place and I can hear her. I can imagine that to be stressful! It seems my girl will always cry for the first 5-10mins after we leave, she's been in this routine for over 4 months now so I think it's just her. She is settled the rest of the day and doesn't destroy ANYTHING in the house, aside from a few small holes in the yard I think she has to have her little outburst when we first leave and then she accepts it. The fact she cries AT ALL though still stresses me out but oh well what can you do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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