Rachael asked for help with a separation anxiety problem she has with her 11 year old Jack Russell terrier:
“my 11 year old jack russel lives with me i grew up with her got her an got her when i was 10 an then moved away when i was 16 got her again at xmas, an love her here, but whenever i go to work she barks and pulls the carpet up i’m worried she does this for a long time, i know when she lived with my mum she had other dogs around, and when i’m with her its fine and once i get settled in a job she calms a little when i leave her
but how can i help her calm don when i go? and not wail all day, i just want to make her feel more at ease, i cant get another dog, and ive tried leaveg toy and bones and things for her to play with but it doesnt work, i love having her with me an am getting worried my neighbors will start to complain, please help i need solutions!!”
Here’s some guidance on helping the dog…. more…