[henry'smum]

Hi
Henry is my 3rd basset hound [11 months old] however is the first to really suffer when i leave him when we are not home - i take him to horse shows and if he is left he bays until i return! He is fine when left in his home but anywhere else causes baying. I was wondering if anyone had tried a thundershirt for this behaviour or if we just have to keep doing it until he learns. He is always left with water, treats, a toy and his bed but any ideas would be great
Thankyou! Victoria and Henry

 

[henry'smum]

Well thankyou for your responses! We are away this weekend so i am going to try the thundershirt and see if it does help. [Il let you know] As i said when he is at home he is totally fine whether he stays indoors or is out in his pen, nothing phases him. It just seems to be when i leave him at the horse trailer while i ride. He is not in distress as he is wagging his tail while baying but as soon as i return it stops so i shall try this and then go for one of the other training devices. Thanks again
V
Oh and Esther yes we are almost neighbours! We are up in Little Rock but i had to come to Memphis a bunch of times when getting my US Visa! [i am English] I think Henry was the only basset hound to have sat through many appointments at the immigration center!

 

[henry'smum]

The thundershirt was a success! Did not altogether stop the baying however Henry only fretted for 2 mins being alone rather than hours and was quiet until we returned from our ride. Big improvement on general '' i cant see mummy'' fretting and was so relaxed for the first time in a strange place he was allowed to wander off lead. Def worth a try

 

[henry'smum]

Well thankyou Wworm! I was just thinking about changing it to one of the new pictures of Hen in his shirt! He looked very dapper! You are a most gorgeous little basset yourself!

 

[henry'smum]

Wworm, i made a henry photo gallery just so you can see if maybe Henry could be your new friend!