My dog barks and cries and goes crazy everytime i leave?

I have a 7 year old dog, I recently did just move (monday) and her whole life she had another dog. However, in my apartment building I was not allowed to bring both dogs. Everytime I leave I hear her crying, scratching at the door, and running back and forth. I don't go back in, but my heart breaks for her because I know she's scared.

How long until she stops?

Any tips to help her get over it? I was thinking of giving her a bone to get her mind off of it.

Ideas please.My dog barks and cries and goes crazy everytime i leave?
Poor baby, IS have "separation anxiety disorder"... I should know, my rescued terrier's had it for over a decade.

I rarely leave the house w/o her, which can be a big pain and nuisance at times.

I've had whatever she can reach, pull or grab onto chewed up ALL over the floor when I returned home,.. despite having a houseful of kitties and 3 other dogs for her company.

She still misses me!



I would stay away from tranquilizers,.. don't believe in medicating,.. but do try giving her a big beef bone or something to distract her while you slip outa house.

I throw some phone books or catalogues down on floor for my 10 lb. dog to chew up in a frustrated tantrum when I do have to go out without her.

Good luck.
poor thing has seperation anxiety. :( you can talk to your vet about gentle tranquilizers for when youre going to be away for a long time if it's a serious problem ..My dog barks and cries and goes crazy everytime i leave?
she is lonely since she doesnt have the other dog.. Hell with the 2 dog rule just walk one at a time ...
She is experiencing separation anxiety. You can start with small steps. When you are home, don't let her follow you wherever you go. Keep her in an area of the apartment for increasing periods of time while you are in another area of the apartment (e.g. go in your bedroom and close the door). Before you leave the apartment, take her for a long walk. She will be too tired to fuss upon your departure. Keep the tv or radio on so she has background noise. Do not feed her right before you leave or right after you walk into the apartment. Also, when you walk into the apartment, ignore her until she calms down and doesn't act excited at your arrival.
Separation anxiety. You could try setting up an area that has her stuff, maybe a blanket or towel and a favourite item to keep her company. Put a wind-up clock by her area. I leave the TV on for the voices. Maybe spend a bit of time with her before you leave, pet her and try to get her to relax. I'm not really sure they can overcome separation anxiety. My older dog had it. When I put both dogs on the patio and came back in the house, if she turned around and saw I wasn't there, she would run back to the door and start barking and scratching the door to get me to come back out. I felt bad. She seemed so scared. Sorry you couldn't bring both dogs. They can really comfort one another.
I read that every time you leave, your dog thinks that you are never coming back. That's why they are so excited when you return, and sometimes shocked because in liu of the fact that they didn't think you would return, they tore up everything. You might try leaving the t.v. or the radio on so they don't feel alone. Maybe a long walk before you go. Good luck!
My dog Brutus and my brother's dog Trouble went through this. They were together since they were puppies. With Brutus I walked him until he was tired and gave him his favorite toy or treat and put him in the crate. Before I do this spend time with him. Then I leave(hard part) he cried too. But over time he got use to being alone sometimes and not having a housemate. In your case try putting her were she feels safe (den-like). After the long walk. Spending time with her will make also feel safe. Eventually she will be back to her old self but it takes time.
She is obviously lonely without her companion and having separation anxiety when left home alone in a news space.



Leave her with something familiar or comforting such as a blanket, your shoes (little dog chew humor), a large stuffed animal? It might even help to crate train her so she can go to her own comfortable cozy space when your not home. I don't advocate leaving her in the cage all day, just giving her a place to hang out, sleep and kind of a comfort zone to go to if she gets upset.



Leave some noise on such as the tv or radio so she is not home alone in silence but can kinda feel like someone else may be just in the other room.



Giver her something to entertain herself such as a ball with a snack in it or a rawhide or chew toy if she likes those sorts of things.



A bark collar would probably be adviceable or the landlord might get on your case, and I would suggest you put something over that door before she damages it too badly.



You could always consider a sitter.



I had a friend who got a room mate and decided to close his bedroom door when he wasn't home. This was fine when he took his dog with, or the room mate was home to keep it company but the first time he did this and left the dog home alone (and the dog obviously wanted to feel close to his daddy) he scratched and clawed the bedroom door and frame and ripped the molding right off the wall, just trying to get back in the room. They don't close the bedroom door anymore. LOL
It's separation anxiety.

Try giving her treats beofore you leave or a bone as you said to keep her occupied then leave for a short time and come back. Also try leaving a t.v. on or a radio. If she's still having problems talk to your vet about medication but only use it temporarily until your dog adjusts. I only use treats with my dog...he can't bark with his mouth full;-) eventually he ralized I was coming back and now he's fine. Just takes some training and patience. Good luck to you.