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Offline metlhead

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Re: Dog Howling
« Reply #15 on: February 17, 2021, 02:28:21 PM »
We have used a muzzle, and they do work. Most dogs will figure out how to destroy them quickly though. My wife's dog is a howler. I built a daytime run in the garage for work hours. Howl away pup, nobody will complain.

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Re: Dog Howling
« Reply #16 on: February 17, 2021, 04:52:44 PM »
Lots of good advice here! Exercise is key, but also radio, having a buddy so she isn't alone, and then trying a boarding service a few times a week may help or a dog walking service/neighborhood kid you trust. She's a pretty girl!

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Re: Dog Howling
« Reply #17 on: February 17, 2021, 08:02:37 PM »
She sure is a pretty girl.  We had two labs, and you could leave them together for days and they wouldn't complain.  I often thought having two dogs was easier than having just one, because they babysit each other.

It would be a shame if you had to part with her.  She's a gorgeous dog, and apparently has a big soft heart!

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Re: Dog Howling
« Reply #18 on: February 17, 2021, 10:39:46 PM »
She’s beautiful

Sounds like separation anxiety ... I have one now that has it. We have invested plenty of $ in trainings and helping behavior.

 - Your already doing the right stuff playing and giving her plenty of exercise before you leave. And when you are home.
-Don’t make a big deal about leaving.
-When you leave,  leave her with toys And plenty of them that you can stuff treats and peanut butter in. The type that will take time to extract so she has something to keep her occupied and have to work at it. I think they are called puzzle toys
- Dont say hi to her until she settles upon your return ... seems harsh but give her a bit to settle and don’t make the big deal about seeing them When you return.
- leave some of your clothes you have worn with your scent on them ... they snuggle with them in your absence
- if they see you putting on shoes or grabbing keys you may have to practice doing it and then don’t leave. Grab your keys and then sit down and watch TV. Put on your shoes or whatever your routine is when you leave and then sit at the table and drink your coffee. If they are food motivated reward with treats when they are sitting around calm and assured you are not leaving.

It’s a tough one for sure but as someone has said they are creatures of routine and they thrive on it. They see you getting ready to leave and they want to go with you, you may have to keep her from seeing your exit routine.

If all else fails there are supplements that are supposed to help. We never had to do them ours responded to these tricks plus when we were Both gone we used a kennel. Our trainer believes in kennel training some don’t. I wouldn’t kennel for more than 8 hours personally but I don’t know what the limit is.

Hope something here may help you she’s a pretty dog and sure would be a heartbreaker to have to part with.
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