Yippy dadooda I am back yes I know we are meant to be doing a blog post every week but tail down as Zig has been working long hours and we just have not had that much time together to sit.
Thank heavens for Darcy, at least I have him for company cause you know us K9's are not really meant to be on our own for ideally 2-3 hours yep that's right.
Some of us k9s are more needy than others so being alone for long periods can play havoc on our emotional state and mental health.
So K9 parents! If you do leave your K9 buddy on their own for long hours, don't be yelling or show any animosity when you get home and they go jumping and barking mad to greet you when you get home.
You see they are just showing you how wagging tail happy they are that you are finally back and have not deserted them.
If you find your K9 buddy is getting more boisterous and jumpy the longer you are away, they could be anxious or stressed. Tail down thinking about any of my K9 mates out there that might suffer from anxiety or stressed when left alone.
Did you know you can help your K9 buddy by breaking up their long days alone with a visit from a relative, friendly neighbor they know, a dog walker or It's Not About The Dog recommend that the ultimate for most K9s is a second K9 buddy to keep them company? Yippy dadooda that's right! A second K9 buddy will provide lots companionship for you and them.
If you are a past client of It's Not About The Dog! I know Ziggy would be more than happy to help you find that 2nd K9 companion that suits your whole family. Or, if you think you have found that 2nd companion, Ziggy would come to you for a complimentary assessment to see if they are a match for other. You should know, she never gets it wrong! If you feel your K9 buddy might be suffering true seperation anxiety please seek help asap as this is not a training issue it is a medical issue.
Until next time, try to spend a little extra time chilling with your K9 buddy and keep an eye out for my next blog!
Woof Woof,
Ryda Boy,
