I need help, right now.

Vision · 12-29-2007, 03:54 PM

Rudolph is here and is very caring.

But there is a problem, I assume it's serious separation anxiety.

He follows me everywhere which is fine. But after a long walk he was laying down at my feet so I decided to try a short nap for myself. I closed the bedroom door(an off limits area) and tried to sleep. For the first 20 minutes he paced around the apartment; I figured he would settle down. Instead he began short huffing which turned into LOUD yelping.

I went out and gave him a cookie and tried to relax him, then reattempted the nap. Same thing. So I let him in the bedroom figuring he would lie down. As soon as I layed down he tried to get in the bed. And this will not stop. It's either he's getting in my bed or he's yelping.

If anyone has a solution to this let me know as my bed linens will not take drool and I will bring him back to the HOP today if it looks like a sleepless night ahead for me.

It feels like I'm letting everyone down, but I don't know what to do.

Maybe he's been through so many changes he must be around someone all the time.

Yogi's Mom · 12-29-2007, 04:09 PM

Do you have a crate that you can use for Rudolph? If you are trying to take a nap or sleep, I would put him in the crate with a really "special" toy like a Kong stuffed with peanut butter and dog cookies, something that would keep him occupied. I would put the crate beside your bed so that he can see you as well. If he is crying, don't try (I know, it's hard) to comfort him, that just reinforces his anxiety. If you don't have a crate, maybe you could use a gate so that he would still be able to see you in your room. He is probably very scared and nervous, being in a new place with a stranger and is bound to have some issues from what I was reading. I hope that this helps....

Stephn · 12-29-2007, 04:11 PM

Do you have a baby gate you could put in your door way so he can see you but not get to your bed.

Stephanie

Vision · 12-29-2007, 04:16 PM

No crate.

I went to my car to get my cell phone to call some friends for advice and I could hear his yelping as I was walking back to the building.

Betsy Iole · 12-29-2007, 04:18 PM

Most bassets, dogs and puppies, when introduced to new situations, need reassurance. This isn't unique to this particular dog; it would be necessary with almost any basset. You might need to modify your expectations a bit during this adjustment period. Some of our rescues have slept beside us, either on the bed or floor, with a hand on them, the first few nights they've been in our home. It doesn't go on forever, though. If you can get through the adjustment phase, he should get a bit less needy. Good luck--you're doing a really generous thing by accommodating this poor fella.

Louise · 12-29-2007, 05:12 PM

When I brought Lea home the first few days were hard. She would stand by the front door and howl and I was miserable knowing she couldn't go back and that she didn't understand this was now her forever home.

Don't give up so easily! Give this poor boy a chance he's just met you and everything is new for him. He just lost a whole bunch of buddies and must be feeling very insecure. What's a couple of sleepless nights? Lea used to jump on my bed and flat basset on me. At the time I thought she was pretending to be asleep hehehe it was hilarious but I did NOT want her on my bed. She finally adapted and sleeps on a doggie bed or a blanket on the floor next to me.

I think you're being too hard on the poor fellow give him a chance.
Have you ever owned a dog before?

Lou

murraysmom · 12-29-2007, 05:33 PM

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Most bassets, dogs and puppies, when introduced to new situations, need reassurance. This isn't unique to this particular dog; it would be necessary with almost any basset. You might need to modify your expectations a bit during this adjustment period. Some of our rescues have slept beside us, either on the bed or floor, with a hand on them, the first few nights they've been in our home. It doesn't go on forever, though. If you can get through the adjustment phase, he should get a bit less needy. Good luck--you're doing a really generous thing by accommodating this poor fella.

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I agree with Betsy.

If this were me, I'd try putting the nice soft bed you got him next to your bed tonight .Put his leash on so he can't wander off his bed, and give him something to chew on. When he tries to jump on the bed, push him down with a firm "off"- then praise him. Maybe leave a hand on his back for reassurance.Ignore whining and fussing (after making sure he doesn't have to pee).

I brought Murray home 5 years ago to 2 agressive dachshunds who wanted to kill him. Really. I remember going upstairs after a few hours of turmoil, lying on the bed, and thinking "What have I done!" It got better.

You are probably going through the worst of your misgivings right now. Things are different in your home at the moment. You are both adjusting to a big change, but remember that YOU ARE SMARTER THAN HE IS.

I'm thinking of you and hoping for the best! Good luck!

ChristieJ · 12-29-2007, 05:33 PM

Snoopy has separation anxiety and we have had him 5 years now. Both of ours have slept either in our bed or the dog bed in our room since we got them and we aren't allowed to shut a door unless they are on the same side of the door as you are. All the transports I have done the dogs have needed a little extra love and attention also. The one overnighter I did, he came running into my house and right up and into my bed. If it was me (not judging you), I would be putting different sheets and bedding on my bed til I made a permanent decision. Now I don't like sleeping with all the hair in my bed at times, but the love we get from our houndies sure does make it more bearable. To me having a dog is like having a permanent 2 or 3 year old, not quite self sufficient, still has potty accidents on occassion, wants to be around you 24/7. and sees you as their hero.

Good LUCK.

Elvismom · 12-29-2007, 06:49 PM

Rudolph is back at HOP.

If you know of anyone who can help this guy please ask them to. He should not suffer because of what humans have done to him in the past. But at the same time he is in a situation that is not good for anyone.

Agnes_and_Lucille · 12-29-2007, 09:44 PM

Vision, I'm sorry it didn't work out.

If anyone else would be willing to try Rudolph, he really is a wonderful old guy who just wants love (and no other boys in his home). His story is here: http://houseofpuddles.org/rudolphs_page.htm

12-29-2007, 03:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Vision Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 289	Rudolph is here and is very caring. But there is a problem, I assume it's serious separation anxiety. He follows me everywhere which is fine. But after a long walk he was laying down at my feet so I decided to try a short nap for myself. I closed the bedroom door(an off limits area) and tried to sleep. For the first 20 minutes he paced around the apartment; I figured he would settle down. Instead he began short huffing which turned into LOUD yelping. I went out and gave him a cookie and tried to relax him, then reattempted the nap. Same thing. So I let him in the bedroom figuring he would lie down. As soon as I layed down he tried to get in the bed. And this will not stop. It's either he's getting in my bed or he's yelping. If anyone has a solution to this let me know as my bed linens will not take drool and I will bring him back to the HOP today if it looks like a sleepless night ahead for me. It feels like I'm letting everyone down, but I don't know what to do. Maybe he's been through so many changes he must be around someone all the time. __________________ Marquis de Lafayette brought Basset Hounds to the United States as a gift to George Washington

12-29-2007, 04:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Vision Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 289	No crate. I went to my car to get my cell phone to call some friends for advice and I could hear his yelping as I was walking back to the building. __________________ Marquis de Lafayette brought Basset Hounds to the United States as a gift to George Washington

12-29-2007, 04:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
Betsy Iole Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1969 Posts: 4,901	Most bassets, dogs and puppies, when introduced to new situations, need reassurance. This isn't unique to this particular dog; it would be necessary with almost any basset. You might need to modify your expectations a bit during this adjustment period. Some of our rescues have slept beside us, either on the bed or floor, with a hand on them, the first few nights they've been in our home. It doesn't go on forever, though. If you can get through the adjustment phase, he should get a bit less needy. Good luck--you're doing a really generous thing by accommodating this poor fella. __________________ Betsy, Mom to CH Bugle Bay's Sin City Caper UD RE TD BHCA-VC CH Bugle Bay's Sin City Cuppa Joe TD CH Bugle Bay's AllUCanEat Buffet CDX RN TDX NA CGC BHCA-VCX, 1996-2008 "Bugsie" UDX NA NAJ CGC, 1991-2006

12-29-2007, 05:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
ChristieJ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Florissant, MO, USA Posts: 100	Snoopy has separation anxiety and we have had him 5 years now. Both of ours have slept either in our bed or the dog bed in our room since we got them and we aren't allowed to shut a door unless they are on the same side of the door as you are. All the transports I have done the dogs have needed a little extra love and attention also. The one overnighter I did, he came running into my house and right up and into my bed. If it was me (not judging you), I would be putting different sheets and bedding on my bed til I made a permanent decision. Now I don't like sleeping with all the hair in my bed at times, but the love we get from our houndies sure does make it more bearable. To me having a dog is like having a permanent 2 or 3 year old, not quite self sufficient, still has potty accidents on occassion, wants to be around you 24/7. and sees you as their hero. Good LUCK. __________________ Christie Snoopy and Vanessa's Mommy www.creationsbychristian.com/SnoopyBABIE.html www.creationsbychristian.com/Vanessa.html

12-29-2007, 06:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
Elvismom Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: new mexico Posts: 1,196	Rudolph is back at HOP. If you know of anyone who can help this guy please ask them to. He should not suffer because of what humans have done to him in the past. But at the same time he is in a situation that is not good for anyone. __________________ Chris Foodslave, chauffer & doorperson to Elvis, Georgia, Ginger & Maggie, Crissy & Dart

12-29-2007, 04:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Yogi's Mom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,109	Do you have a crate that you can use for Rudolph? If you are trying to take a nap or sleep, I would put him in the crate with a really "special" toy like a Kong stuffed with peanut butter and dog cookies, something that would keep him occupied. I would put the crate beside your bed so that he can see you as well. If he is crying, don't try (I know, it's hard) to comfort him, that just reinforces his anxiety. If you don't have a crate, maybe you could use a gate so that he would still be able to see you in your room. He is probably very scared and nervous, being in a new place with a stranger and is bound to have some issues from what I was reading. I hope that this helps....

12-29-2007, 04:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Stephn Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 77	Do you have a baby gate you could put in your door way so he can see you but not get to your bed. Stephanie

12-29-2007, 05:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
Louise Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 284	When I brought Lea home the first few days were hard. She would stand by the front door and howl and I was miserable knowing she couldn't go back and that she didn't understand this was now her forever home. Don't give up so easily! Give this poor boy a chance he's just met you and everything is new for him. He just lost a whole bunch of buddies and must be feeling very insecure. What's a couple of sleepless nights? Lea used to jump on my bed and flat basset on me. At the time I thought she was pretending to be asleep hehehe it was hilarious but I did NOT want her on my bed. She finally adapted and sleeps on a doggie bed or a blanket on the floor next to me. I think you're being too hard on the poor fellow give him a chance. Have you ever owned a dog before? Lou

12-29-2007, 09:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
Agnes_and_Lucille Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pawshington, DC (DogsnotCats) Posts: 85	Vision, I'm sorry it didn't work out. If anyone else would be willing to try Rudolph, he really is a wonderful old guy who just wants love (and no other boys in his home). His story is here: http://houseofpuddles.org/rudolphs_page.htm __________________ Melynda, the Momslave to Becky & Lilly, Lucille, Lucien (AT, Agnes (AT, and Max the Really Bad Siamese C@t (AT Pawshington, DC (DogsnotCats) Visit our Dogster page!

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