https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e Spooky the Chihuahua en-us 2020-12-09 15:19:46 UTC 2026-01-22 00:42:47 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f436.png 20136175 https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1002533681 Spooky, the Chihuahua, is 3 years old and screams when she is left alone.  The owners are retired so are able to stay with her most of the time, and dare not leave her for long because of the neighbours.  She is fed fresh cooked meat and is fit and healthy. ]]> 2020-12-09 15:24:14 UTC https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1002533681 20136175 https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1002563422 2020-12-09 15:30:12 UTC https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1002563422 20136175 https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1002564591 video camera set up to see how the dog would react when owner gone
initially limit time away from the dog
desensitise triggers of leaving- keys, bag, coat
build up time away from the dog increase very slowly 
blackout blinds so the dog doesn't have any outdoor stimulus to make them panic/bark
food stuffed toys to keep them pre occupied 
make sure they are well exercised to get rid of pent up energy 
do not make a big fuss leaving or returning 
reward positive response]]> 2020-12-09 15:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1002564591 tommytim2015 https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1002567105 Could leave Spooky something that smells like the owners so that it lowers her stress levels ]]> 2020-12-09 15:30:58 UTC https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1002567105 tommytim2015 https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1002577678 slowly introduce her to the departure and leave her on her own for certain amount of time and each time when you try it extend the time she is on her own for ]]> 2020-12-09 15:33:08 UTC https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1002577678 https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1002584070 Leave for as little time as possible and return before the dog is able to vocalise it's stress. Slowly build up the time apart and time incremental increases. Once stagnation hits offer stimuli to keep her attention focused elsewhere.]]> 2020-12-09 15:34:25 UTC https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1002584070 tommytim2015 https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1002590563 Give her something that will distract her so she doesn't start stress chewing such as a treat ball or a Kong ]]> 2020-12-09 15:35:43 UTC https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1002590563 20136175 https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1002596721 pet remedy calm plug in, spray, into water/food collars

Pet Calming, Pet Stress, Dog Anxiety, Cat Anxiety, Birds | Pet Remedy]]> 2020-12-09 15:36:57 UTC https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1002596721 https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1002603954 not leaving the dog on its own could be reinforcing the behavior. if the dog screams the owners wont leave to appease the behavior.]]> 2020-12-09 15:38:25 UTC https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1002603954 tommytim2015 https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1002608396 Have someone she knows such as a neighbour or a family friend to check in on her so she is never on her own for long so that it keeps her stress levels down and so she feels safe ]]> 2020-12-09 15:39:18 UTC https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1002608396 20136175 https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1002639196 2020-12-09 15:45:36 UTC https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1002639196 tommytim2015 https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1002654203 Put some soothing quiet music on in the background as it will distract her and calm her down and prevent her from showing abnormal behaviours such as stress chewing or licking her lips ]]> 2020-12-09 15:48:35 UTC https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1002654203 https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1055803340 it has a massive impact on their emotional wellbeing which will cause stress and effect other aspects of health

]]> 2021-01-05 14:58:15 UTC https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1055803340 tommytim2015 https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1059854988 Provide Spooky a safe place in the house filled lots distractions such as her favourite toys and treats to limit her stress levels and also the destruction of the house ]]> 2021-01-06 15:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1059854988 https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1078583484 a Kong filled with food that they enjoy a paste could be used as this takes longer to get or in summer freeze the food inside so takes longer build up leaving it as she could associate the Kong with owners leaving and it wouldn't be suitable ]]> 2021-01-12 14:13:29 UTC https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1078583484 https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1078585366 Take her for a walk before you go out so that gives them a chance to go to toilet and return earlier then planned to feed her a small meal this will encourage spooky to become relaxed when she's alone  

You could also minimise any disturbance for spooky for example closing the curtains so that it stops her from seeing anything outside that increase her stress levels this put her in a quieter room which will keep spooky calm and prevent her from getting stressed ]]> 2021-01-12 14:13:51 UTC https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1078585366 https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1078650911 2021-01-12 14:26:15 UTC https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1078650911 https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1078668380 2021-01-12 14:29:36 UTC https://padlet.com/20136175/v6glqq1kxpibkn9e/wish/1078668380