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Post by grindle on Mar 29, 2015 15:48:30 GMT
that's good it seems to be working G we've just had a great walk in the woods, 3 dogs, lots of mud, now all tired and sleeping  |
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Mar 29, 2015 17:37:37 GMT
Post by lesley on Mar 29, 2015 17:37:37 GMT
I just thought I'd update you on Henry's howling. We leave the radio on all night, on Classic FM, and it's definitely having a positive effect. Some days/nights have been howl-free and some only minor!  I'm glad it's working for you Geranium, they just like to know someone's about, it's like having a comforter |
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Mar 30, 2015 5:12:14 GMT
Post by Geranium on Mar 30, 2015 5:12:14 GMT
Unfortunately, he must have disliked the composer yesterday morning after his food, because oh my, did he howl!  I ignored it for a while but it went on and on and I had to tell him off.  It is certainly an improvement on the howl-ometer, though, and I'm sure it is some sort of separation anxiety, as Cherry said. |
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Mar 30, 2015 20:02:32 GMT
Post by SueA on Mar 30, 2015 20:02:32 GMT
Poor Henry, you'll have to try him with a few different channels - as long as he doesn't show a preference for thrash heavy metal music! I seem to remember seeing somewhere that giving them a toy with a treat in it where they have to figure out how to get to the treat can keep them occupied when they're alone. I remember when our boxer was a puppy I used to give her a ticking clock wrapped in a blanket, a hot water bottle & a teddy to try to get her to sleep on her own, it took a while! |
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Post by Geranium on Mar 31, 2015 5:17:27 GMT
I felt really mean yesterday when I went down. The back door hadn't been locked and had blown open in the wind - it was freezing cold in the kitchen and he didn't want to get out of his bed. I don't blame him! |
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Mar 31, 2015 6:41:04 GMT
Post by grindle on Mar 31, 2015 6:41:04 GMT
oh dear I bet that was cold  |
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Post by Geranium on Apr 1, 2015 5:32:26 GMT
It certainly was, and he actually growled (softly) at me when I suggested he might go out for his wee!  He was not a happy boy. |
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Apr 1, 2015 19:15:50 GMT
Post by Lou78W on Apr 1, 2015 19:15:50 GMT
Oh dear....in the bad books then Geranium........ |
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Apr 1, 2015 19:26:36 GMT
Post by Cherry on Apr 1, 2015 19:26:36 GMT
Henry is a talking dog now. |
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Post by SueA on Apr 1, 2015 20:40:34 GMT
...'you left me here in a draught with Wagner on the radio when you know I only like Strauss & now you expect me to go outside to use the toilet when there's a brand new one upstairs I could use?!' Poor Henry must have been feeling out of sorts, maybe his joints get a bit sore & stiff when he's been lying down in his bed all night? |
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Apr 2, 2015 5:12:45 GMT
Post by Geranium on Apr 2, 2015 5:12:45 GMT
Yes, they certainly do, SueA. I wince for him sometimes. I wonder which is his favourite composer? |
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Apr 2, 2015 13:41:43 GMT
Post by Cherry on Apr 2, 2015 13:41:43 GMT
Not boring Strauss surely. Maybe he likes Borodin.
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Apr 2, 2015 14:32:41 GMT
Post by Lou78W on Apr 2, 2015 14:32:41 GMT
or even Wagner....hm...he can be a bit heavy going at times, so perhaps not. I know!!....Beethoven...I'm sure he will like old Ludvig.... |
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Post by Tel on Apr 2, 2015 18:41:53 GMT
Try Elvis singing Hound Dog, on repeat play. |
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Apr 2, 2015 20:36:52 GMT
Post by SueA on Apr 2, 2015 20:36:52 GMT
Henry's favourite is definitely Bach! Funnily enough I was reading something today which said that cats prefer classical music & it seems to relax them in stresslful situations. They did some experiments with sedated cats testing their reactions to different types of music & classical came out best, perhaps it's the same with dogs & it is a good idea to play Classic FM or similar for them! |
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I ignored it for a while but it went on and on and I had to tell him off. 
It is certainly an improvement on the howl-ometer, though, and I'm sure it is some sort of separation anxiety, as 
He was not a happy boy. 
