近距离内射合集

Separation behaviors 鈥� lose the crate?

First in a series.

Q: I am trapped in my own home because of my Shih Tzu. He is a wonderful dog, but he goes bonkers when I leave. I have him caged because of his destructive behavior. Now he is sopping wet when I come home, panting his head off, his cage is all wet and his feet are a mess. Please help me. I love him.

Dr. Nichol: Dogs with separation anxiety are wonderful pets 鈥� except when home alone. They do not rip up the carpet, dig holes in a wall, tear down the blinds or even jump through windows to "punish" their pet parents. They are overwhelmed, panicked, frantically trying to escape. I've treated the broken nails, cut lips and fractured teeth. It's very sad.

The brain pathology that drives these freakouts is complex. Severe cases are challenging, but we can help most of them improve significantly by applying research-based treatments 鈥� for life. They're never cured. Take a few big tummy breaths and roll up your sleeves.

Step one is a thorough diagnosis. What!!?? Isn't it obvious? Well, let me say this about that. Applying the same treatment to every dog with this miserable affliction would only help some of them somewhat. If we want the best possible outcome for every suffering dog and human, we must uncover every detail.

Unless you live off the grid in a cave, I'm betting you have a smartphone. Invest $13 in a tabletop tripod (Amazon). Snap in your phone and aim it at your unhappy little guy to gather evidence twice 鈥� once with him crated and again, on a different day, with him loose indoors.

Dogs watch their leaders. Pets with separation anxiety watch with intensity, missing nothing. Start your spying mission by engaging in every detail of your pre-departure ritual as though you'll be gone all day. Include every personal quirk that only you and your Shih Tzu would know. Switch on the video camera and leave; I mean really leave. Your dog will catch onto the ruse if he doesn鈥檛 hear you drive away. After 30 minutes, you'll have vital evidence that will make success possible.

Next week: Why is this happening? Is it your fault?

鈥� For help with behavior problems, you can sign up for a Zoom group conference at drjeffnichol.com.

 Dr. Jeff Nichol is a residency-trained veterinary behaviorist in Albuquerque. He provides consultations by Zoom group and individually/in-person. Sign up for his weekly blog or post questions (drjeffnichol.com) or mail to 4000 Montgomery NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109.