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Post by happychappybruno on Jul 26, 2015 17:01:19 GMT
Hi all, we have very recently adopted the loving Bruno from CDH and are having a little problem whenever we leave him. We have tried leaving him, not saying hello or goodbye, for increasing lengths of time and he is beginning to settle at times. We were just wondering whether there are better ways to deal with this or is it a time solved problem?
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Post by cherylW on Jul 26, 2015 19:26:29 GMT
Hiya
I'm sure there are lots of people here who can give you really good advice, and so many have dealt with the same problem, but I think it sounds like you're doing the right thing.
It's good that you say he's starting to settle as he is learning that he doesn't need to worry and you will come back!
As I say I'm no expert but I believe the best approach is to give him a really good walk so he's tIred, then leave him with a favourite toy or a kong stuffed with goodies to occupy him. Gradually increase the amount of time you leave him.
Remember it's very early days for him being with you, everything is still very new and he'll be feeling a bit unsettled still, it'll take him a while to know to know that he's truly "home" and safe.
If you feel you need professional help, ask caroline cowan, Cardiff canine citizens, she's amazing!
Good luck, hang in there, it'll be worth it x
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Post by debs91067 on Jul 26, 2015 21:54:58 GMT
Our benji suffered separation anxiety and you are doing exactly the right thing by slowly increasing the time he is left for, I also used to leave radio or tv on as back ground noise and like already said toys, chewy etc to occupy him. I even brought one of those calming plug ins but to be honest save your money as don't think it was much use. Persevere and he'll come good, I've been there
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Post by happychappybruno on Jul 27, 2015 11:37:51 GMT
Thanks both we will keep trying, so proud of how well he's doing
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Post by Becky on Jul 27, 2015 11:49:52 GMT
Well done to Bruno, but well done to you guys for sticking with him and trying to sort it Im fortunate in that my dogs have never suffered with this, but as mentioned above, I always leave them with a Kong stuffed of nice goodies (usually something soft and smelly that will squish in tight to keep them occupied for longer, black pudding is a fave!) and keep the radio on so there is some noise going on. The Blue Cross have a leaflet on their website (click here and it should take you to it) which gives some pretty good advice. Keep us posted and as Cheryl says, if he seems to get worse rather than better, a professional like Caroline Cowan will be able to help out. Good luck all of you
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Post by happychappybruno on Aug 8, 2015 20:06:06 GMT
Thanks, that leaflet is helpful Bruno is improving massively now, to be perfectly honest it hasn't been easy and tough going but he's slowly coming out and showing us how happy he is with so much affection. Still a little anxious at times but he's doing so well Definitely worth all the hard work x
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