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My dog is so lonely since our other dog died. Tips?
Hi, my mother owned 2 dogs. One maltese and one chihuahua X mini foxie. My parents divorced back in 2006 and my mum moved to a place that did not allow dogs. My father ended up taking the dogs to his new house but they had to remain outdoors since he is moderately allergic. The chihuahua is about 4 1/2 years old and a month and a half ago our maltese died at age 17. The chihuahua now barks almost constantly during the day when outside (it sleeps indoors). We wanted to move her to my mothers new house but she unfortunately now has a new dog who is unfriendly to other dogs. Due to my fathers allergy it is not a good idea for her to be inside when he is home.
I have taken her for a walk a few times a week around the local park since she doesnt have anyone to run around and play with, but there is minimal interaction with other dogs. i have arranged a visit for her to go see my friend's dogs but obviously this cannot be a daily thing. I have bought her toys but she just buries them. What can i do so she isn't so sad and constantly barking?
Getting another dog would be nice but due to my fathers allergy this doesn't seem like an option.
4 Answers
- 10 years ago
Just an idea here, but maybe you could get another dog if possible? And if possible try and adopt a dog that does not shed. This will help with the allergies. Maybe not a puppy, but maybe you could go to the pound and rescue a dog around the same age as the one your dad has now. Then they both have a companion. If this is not possible, maybe your dad should consider letting your dog go to a new home where the dog will have a friend.
Hope this helps, and hope the dog is happy soon :)
- Land-sharkLv 710 years ago
Because both parents have issues with that poor dog I think you need to ask yourself if the dog might be better off being rehomed to a more normal family?
There's not a lot more you can do that you're already doing. You could use Calming Signals (link) on her but she's just grieving and lonely really. It took one of my dogs 6 weeks to get over the death of its companion and it was never quite the same again.
- AirheartLv 610 years ago
She is barking because she is lonely and bored. Dogs are social animals and must have interaction with a family. It isn't so much another dog as it is being left alone in the yard. Yes, dogs do mourn, but I am not sure that is at work here.
- MarianLv 610 years ago
Your dog is in mourning. That will last about 1 - 2 weeks. Just give him more attention, like patting him, walks more often, talk to him often, and treats. Don't make him run or play games like fetch yet, until his mourning is over. He just doesn't feel up to it, yet.
Source(s): Vet assistant.
