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By *og-Man OP   Man
over a year ago

somewhere

Just an observation and I'm wondering if anyone has noticed it

We've one little dog left out of two and normally she'd be on her own in the house for a few hours a day as we'd all be out working/school/college and it never seemed to bother her

Now there's always someone at home ....usually 3 or 4 people.

However she frets if she's left alone too long

If she's put into the kitchen and locked in she's nearly crying after 15 mins

As long as she's in a room with any of us she's happy

She now wakes at least 2 hrs earlier everyday and barks to be let out and see someone near her when she comes back in

Anyone else's dog getting clingy

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

Haven't noticed any difference with the five dogs here. It's called separation anxiety.

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By *og-Man OP   Man
over a year ago

somewhere


"Haven't noticed any difference with the five dogs here. It's called separation anxiety.

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Lot of dogs RB ....right so I'll investigate that

These early mornings are killing me

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By *etmebeurfantasyWoman
over a year ago

My town

Yes I have a biscon she always was a needy dog, didn’t mind being on her own. Now she literally sit by the door whimpering if I have my coat on and yelps like she being battered when we leave . Once we home she goes mental then kinda sulks after cause we left her

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By *allyWally19Woman
over a year ago

The Road to Nowhere

Yea my sister noticed it with her lil pupper so got another dog and it seems to have done the trick in terms of dog 1s mood

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By *ustBoWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in Co. Down

Like others said it is separation anxiety. Dogs are social and don't like being left alone.

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By *osmicGateMan
over a year ago

louth


"Just an observation and I'm wondering if anyone has noticed it

We've one little dog left out of two and normally she'd be on her own in the house for a few hours a day as we'd all be out working/school/college and it never seemed to bother her

Now there's always someone at home ....usually 3 or 4 people.

However she frets if she's left alone too long

If she's put into the kitchen and locked in she's nearly crying after 15 mins

As long as she's in a room with any of us she's happy

She now wakes at least 2 hrs earlier everyday and barks to be let out and see someone near her when she comes back in

Anyone else's dog getting clingy "

Get a cat they don't care how long you're gone.. Just need food and the odd pet and they're happy enough..

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By *og-Man OP   Man
over a year ago

somewhere


"Like others said it is separation anxiety. Dogs are social and don't like being left alone. "

Neither do their owners

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

Whinging and whining due to not getting the attention you expect is a thing especially when puppies are involved.

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By *ome_wild_girlWoman
over a year ago

Antrim Town

My eldest came home from uni at start of 1st lockdown last March and my terrier has barely left his side when he's at home.

Thankfully our work patterns mean the fur baby is only left alone for 2 hours at the most any given day, radio left on classic FM and blanket from sons bed help keep the anxiety down.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Just an observation and I'm wondering if anyone has noticed it

We've one little dog left out of two and normally she'd be on her own in the house for a few hours a day as we'd all be out working/school/college and it never seemed to bother her

Now there's always someone at home ....usually 3 or 4 people.

However she frets if she's left alone too long

If she's put into the kitchen and locked in she's nearly crying after 15 mins

As long as she's in a room with any of us she's happy

She now wakes at least 2 hrs earlier everyday and barks to be let out and see someone near her when she comes back in

Anyone else's dog getting clingy

Get a cat they don't care how long you're gone.. Just need food and the odd pet and they're happy enough.. "

You reckon? Unless she's asleep, one of mine cries if I go in a different room, one follows me round the house constantly, another gets on my lap every time I sit down, and all 5 prefer to be in the same room as the hoomans even to sleep.

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By *osmicGateMan
over a year ago

louth


"Just an observation and I'm wondering if anyone has noticed it

We've one little dog left out of two and normally she'd be on her own in the house for a few hours a day as we'd all be out working/school/college and it never seemed to bother her

Now there's always someone at home ....usually 3 or 4 people.

However she frets if she's left alone too long

If she's put into the kitchen and locked in she's nearly crying after 15 mins

As long as she's in a room with any of us she's happy

She now wakes at least 2 hrs earlier everyday and barks to be let out and see someone near her when she comes back in

Anyone else's dog getting clingy

Get a cat they don't care how long you're gone.. Just need food and the odd pet and they're happy enough..

You reckon? Unless she's asleep, one of mine cries if I go in a different room, one follows me round the house constantly, another gets on my lap every time I sit down, and all 5 prefer to be in the same room as the hoomans even to sleep. "

My pussy is very independent

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By *ubyShuWoman
over a year ago

Nearby

Mine was very clingy after the 1st lockdown especially after I went back to work. Still kinda is but not half as bad

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By *eepixieWoman
over a year ago

Belfast

I’ve 2 fur babies who are great together.

I noticed you said you Have one left of 2, maybe the loss of his companion hasn’t helped the wee pet. Consider a friend for him?

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By *og-Man OP   Man
over a year ago

somewhere


"I’ve 2 fur babies who are great together.

I noticed you said you Have one left of 2, maybe the loss of his companion hasn’t helped the wee pet. Consider a friend for him? "

My other dog died a while back and they were brother and sister but thats nearly 2 years ago

She's Maltese and absolutely gorgeous but no one wants to replace the one that died

I'd love a bigger dog like a golden Retriever or labrador

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By *rinibooWoman
over a year ago

clare

My dog gets very upset if we leave him . Even at night .

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By *og-Man OP   Man
over a year ago

somewhere


"My dog gets very upset if we leave him . Even at night . "

Even going to bed....my neighbours have their dogs in crates so they go to sleep

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By *eepixieWoman
over a year ago

Belfast


"I’ve 2 fur babies who are great together.

I noticed you said you Have one left of 2, maybe the loss of his companion hasn’t helped the wee pet. Consider a friend for him?

My other dog died a while back and they were brother and sister but thats nearly 2 years ago

She's Maltese and absolutely gorgeous but no one wants to replace the one that died

I'd love a bigger dog like a golden Retriever or labrador "

You’re not replacing the little one who died, you’re filling the space he left. Even if it was 6 months ago, your wee one still notices she’s alone.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My baby has no issues but doesn't get left for long periods usually anyway between all of us in and out with work and school. Even now with us all at home mostly she's the same chilled out girl she's always been

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By *ed just RedWoman
over a year ago

Dublin City


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Get a cat they don't care how long you're gone.. Just need food and the odd pet and they're happy enough.. "

We got a kitten for our aging dog recently and the dogs got a new lease of life. The kitten is VERY vocal and roars to get fed every morning. But they are quite happy to be left together now for periods of time.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've noticed the exact same thing both our dog and cat have become extremely clingy. Very demanding attention wise.

Hopefully it will be a more blended approach to work in future than back to the daily grind.

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