GreytNut Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Compared to other dogs my family had growing up, greyhounds are air ferns. Separation anxiety can occur with any breed of dog. Riley had it at first. What worked for us was alone training. For 15 minutes before I left, I ignored him. For 15 minutes after I returned, I ignored him. My leavings and returnings were very boring. I left him only for a few seconds at first. Then a few minutes. Then half an hour. We worked up to leaving for several hours at a time. My neighbor (whose own dog had separation anxiety and howled terribly) was helpful in letting me know when/if he cried, and for how long. Within a few weeks I could leave him all day. I still do the ignoring thing before and after I go out. It's hard to resist a happy bouncing dog who rejoices when you come home, but making your comings and goings a non-event is very important. A turnout muzzle will help prevent him from chewing things. Quote Kristen with Penguin (L the Penguin) Flying Penske x L Alysana Costarring The Fabulous Felines: Squeak, Merlin, Bailey & Mystic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KTPrime Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 As far as ignoring for 15 minutes when you come home - the first thing I do when I come home is let him out, because he's about ready to burst after I've been at work for 8 hours. Do you wait 15 mins to take yours out? I don't think my pup could handle it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inugrey Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) In "I'll Be Home Soon" the point isn't to ignore the dog, rather to make your arrival unexciting. Walk in the door calmly and walk straight to the leash and clip it on and calmly go outside to potty. Say hi and be kind but don't be exciting don't make high pitch squeals etc. The excitement comes when he's going potty outside with you. Edited November 15, 2012 by inugrey Quote Colleen with Covey (Admirals Cove) and Rally (greyhound puppy)Missing my beloved boy INU (CJ Whistlindixie) my sweetest princess SALEM (CJ Little Dixie) and my baby girl ZOE (LR's Tara) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytNut Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 As far as ignoring for 15 minutes when you come home - the first thing I do when I come home is let him out, because he's about ready to burst after I've been at work for 8 hours. Do you wait 15 mins to take yours out? I don't think my pup could handle it! He has access to a dog door and a small run during the day. If he didn't, I'd let him out. I just wouldn't make eye contact, act excited or pet/interact with him for that 15-minute window. I'd just matter-of-factly open the door to let him out. Quote Kristen with Penguin (L the Penguin) Flying Penske x L Alysana Costarring The Fabulous Felines: Squeak, Merlin, Bailey & Mystic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobesmom Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 It's not a greyhound issue - it's a dog issue. You had a major life change. Major life changes dramatically impact dogs. They can be mitigated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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