Good thinking to consult with your vet.
At one point - several years ago - we adopted a Cavalier who was being rehomed.
The poor thing was an absolute wreck - having been confined to a crate 5 days a week and "tortured" with a laser which they thought was playing.
We also consulted a vet and decided to go with her recommendation of an anti-anxiety med (for the life of me I cannot remember the name of it).
We used it for about 3 months daily then as needed. After another 3 or 4 months she was able to get off of it.
We did use Adaptil for 2 or 3 years after and things were smooth and mostly calm.
Any dog is able to be trained, it just requires more patience as they get older. This will be a long road for both of you but so worth it!
I've been using Dogo (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.dogo.com.dogo_android) for my almost 2 year old collie shepherd mix for a few weeks and she's already showing progress on impulse control. A lot of the app is free and it has video and picture reference for the skills that you're teaching.
You've got this! Don't forget that the basics are the most important thing, and if you need to back up a step in training for you and your dog, that's perfectly okay. Advancing means mastering the basics!!
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The best way to introduce a cat and dog is to have a part of the house gated of from the dog. In this case across the stairs to your basement will work best. This way the cat and dog can grow used to and adjust to each other’s presence gradually. When the cat is ready, she will jump the gate and come out on her own. But, and this is very important, you should have several high places around for the cat to escape to if she needs to. Cats trees are good, just make sure they are secured so the dog cannot knock them over. Or, you could do something like this. Just attach them to the wall going up, so the last box is fairly high. This will help the cat feel more relaxed and secure too. Good luck . https://www.amazon.com/Knape-Vogt-Shelf-Made-Decorative-5-Inch/dp/B00ESUUDR8/ref=mp_s_a_1_16?crid=29DE0ND0J3LWH&keywords=wooden+boxes+for+walls&pscroll=1&qid=1662865246&sprefix=wooden+boxes+for+walls%2Caps%2C247&sr=8-16&wIndexMainSlot=22
I would leave it open and inviting for a few days. Put her favorite toys in the very back or maybe try something that attaches to the kennel. The idea is to make see the kennel as fun and inviting place, and if she is busy getting treats from the back, she won’t notice when she steps all way in. When does go all the way, lavish her with praise and attention. kennel treat](https://www.chewy.com/diggs-groov-dog-crate-training-tool/dp/264804?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=12620219446&utm_content=Diggs&utm_term=&gclid=Cj0KCQiAr5iQBhCsARIsAPcwRONr_7GHWbKeSyzKDn0Ivec7OKq6JMLd7QV...)
You could try mixing in some canned food with the kibble, and continue adjusting the proportions until she’s on just the dry kibble? We have a stash of reusable can covers that were great when we were only doing partial cans at each meal
Another strategy I’ve heard of but not tried is soaking kibble in water or broth, to make the texture more similar than wet food
We have one of these - since we first brought him home. First night - 2 whines. Second night - one whine.
NOTHING since and he's nearly 6 months old now. We also feed him in his crate and never use the crate as punishment.
Hope this helps.
I have the same problem and it’s making my social life suffer big time.
I just downloaded this book and plan to start her suggested method over the weekend.
Be Right Back!: How To Overcome Your Dog's Separation Anxiety And Regain Your Freedom
I have this one for my pit:
SodaPup USA-K9 Dog Toy - Magnum... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LC7QVFX?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
She has already chewed through the rope but the skull is intact and great if you get treats that are not super small so they take longer to get out. You could also try Cbd for your pup. We use it with our dog when she gets squirrely and it really helps.
You need to replace this behavior with another behavior. This sub doesn’t recommend using aversive methods. Start by training a place command any time he barks this doubles as ignoring the behavior plus teaching him an off switch. Your pup sounds bored maybe get him a licky mat www.amazon.com/dp/B08GR58WMB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_1ZTDBTR6NCT860RVMGZE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 or a [IQ Ball](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ARUKTG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_MZ7SP3WCMBNK2YNPVFBV or a treat dispenser. www.amazon.com/dp/B07J9QQSS4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_Y5ZTFWBVQT20YFJKD81G?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 some reason the links aren’t working so here they are again