Re: [A/S] First overnight stay and delivery/dogs

[caniteowl@xxxxxxx]

Bob, I saw a vet giving advice on a show recently for the same problem - an 
overanxious dog.

The advice that sticks in my mind  is for the person/owner/master (don't know 
what the correct title is these days) to to leave for just a few minutes and 
return soon so the dog doesn't have the feeling that every time you leave 
they'll be there alone for a long time.  You should do this several times and 
then start extending the time you are gone and vary it with short and longer 
absences.. That seems to make a lot of sense; however, I don't think it 
worked real well with the miniature Dobie that they were working with. I 
think that anxious doggie was left alone every day from early am to evening 
while the woman was at work.

I know what - get a kitten to keep the dog company!

-Norma