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Linda & Fred	May 15 2009, 07:38 AM
Chatterbox Posts: 706 Group: Full Members Member #571 Joined: November 28, 2007	RJL May 14 2009, 10:47 PM Really gradually (as in months) you can start spending more time with him, but realistically, if he's the type of dog who has that very reactive streak, he'll probably be happiest with a proper routine, where he gets a couple of good walks and a few sessions where he has your company and then is left in peace the rest of the time. totally agree with all that, but this bit I REALLY agree with. Fred seems much happier now I am back out at work. He gets fed, then his hour walk in the morning with Beauty and whatever customers dogs I have that morning, then I come home, potter about, then go out for three hours. He gets to spend all that time asleep with no worrying what I am doing, am I about to move, am I going to do something exciting, does he need to be ready for anything? etc. Then I come home and if not too tired he gets another short walk followed by play time. He knows what's coming most of the time. The routine has really settled him. Some days there are breaks - but he copes well now. He sleeps sosoooooooooooooo much I keep wondering if something is wrong, but the behaviourist told me he would once he was less anxious. And we haven't had an indoor poo for weeks - except once when I went out first thing in the morning without feeding him. I learnt my lesson!


Help needed for my friend, please · Training & Behaviour