[Ag-eq] separation anxiety was ~Re: sheep and dogs

[nfoster at extremezone.com]

Jody:

The trainer said that too.  She says to have Monty work for everything.  I have
him sit before going through doors, so I can go first.  He also has to sit
before he gets food and pets.

I've never made a big deal about leaving and returning, so the trainer says to
change my routine, not to do the same things each time before I leave.  This
way Monty will have a harder time realizing that I'm getting ready to leave.

Monty is just more stubborn and less sensetive than the other shepherds that
I've owned.  So I have to be more firm and let him know who's in charge around
here.

Nella




Quoting Jody Ianuzzi <jody at thewhitehats.com>:

> Hi Nella,
>
> One thing I heard about separation anxiety is that a dog who feels he is the
> Alpha gets very concerned when his pack leaves because he feels responsible
> for them.
>
> If you make it clear you are the pack leader he will relax and he won't
> worry when you leave because you are boss.
>
> JODY
>
>
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