Wednesday, January 20, 2010

My Siberian husky suffers from separation anxiety what should I do to control it?

she is only 6 months old and she is being crate trained we tried leaving her out of the cage oneday and she tore a huge hole in our furniture. I don't think she likes being without us. its getting better but i wish I could leave her out of her cage with our other dog. please help!!!!!!My Siberian husky suffers from separation anxiety what should I do to control it?
What makes you think she has ';separation anxiety';?





If it's the fact that she destroyed your furniture, well, you can chalk that one up to being a 6 month old puppy left loose in your house.





Eventually you *will* be able to leave her out of her crate, if you want to. When she's mature. She is not mature now. I would never consider leaving one of my 6 month old Siberians loose in my house. In fact, the last Siberian I left loose in my house was 13 years old.





I doubt you'll have to wait that long, but I bet you've got at least another 6 months to a year. Make sure she's been adequately exercised before you try it -- a tired dog is a good dog. A bored dog with a lot of energy is a destructive, couch-eating dog.My Siberian husky suffers from separation anxiety what should I do to control it?
Exercise these simple steps. (You must have free time). Start by taking her out of the crate. Make sure she has plenty of toys to occupy her. A favorite toy is one that you can hide a treat inside. It will keep her busy and entertained for hours. The next step. Walk out the door without her (she has to know that you left her). Wait 30 seconds then walk back in. Act excited when you see her and say her name. For Example: Hi Cheyenne, momma and Dada missed you (talk baby talk and don't be shy). At first, she will feel abandoned when you leave and then realizes you came back for her. Repeat this for a few days, several times a day. Then repeat in the same manner, but with longer periods away instead (such as five minutes then ten then doubling the time). This is showing her that when you leave she doesn't get upset because she knows your coming right back. Before long you should be able leave and be gone all day and come home to her wagging her tail. It's up to you when you feel she's ready to be a big girl and that you no longer have to crate her. Allow a few set backs, this will take time and dedication. Be patient. Good Luck!!!!!!
Milee69 hit it on the nose. I wouldn';t change a thing she said.
Put her outside when you aren't home. Huskies are outdoor dogs, she'll be much happier there.
shes just trying to figure out where she is right now she is a puppy and puppys tend to do that alot

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