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Chisa08: 11 months ago via Android | Last edited at 9:49AM on 6/7/2012

I'm afraid my dog is too attached. what should I do?

I just adopted a dog 3 weeks ago. I think his previous owners used to hurt him because he is very jumpy. But he wont go anywhere without me. when I leave for work, he cries from the minute I leave to the minute I get back. He also doesn't sleep well. he like to sleep in the bed with me, but everytime I move he jumps up because he thinks I'm about to leave. I know he doesn't sleep well because of it. I'm really worried about his sleeping habits. He also wont eat unless I go downstairs with him. Yesterday I got in from work and found him laying on a pair of my jeans and he was chewing on a pair of my undies. He is 2 years old..what do I do.? I don't want him to have to depend on me. He's a Yorkie if it matters.

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coolgamer101: 11 months ago

well you should like do stuff for him and try to look 4 his old owners and ask them questions so........i am not really sure wat to say but i tried!

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johnca33: 11 months ago

hay :)

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coolgamer101: 11 months ago

hey is waz juzt on ur page bout 2 answer your question lol :)

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Chisa08: 11 months ago via Android

lol thanks

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coolgamer101: 11 months ago

u welcomeee

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coolgamer101: 11 months ago

but johnca33 wat up

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johnca33: 11 months ago

she is talking to me sorry :) kk

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Chisa08: 11 months ago via Android

lol I know that...I was thanking her for her input..

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coolgamer101: 11 months ago

ohhh srry that waz a little embarassing lol:)

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johnca33: 11 months ago

sorry agan my bad

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coolgamer101: 11 months ago

ohhhh little twistyyyy but johnca33 how r u have u found that specail girl that u want lol

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coolgamer101: 11 months ago

it's kk:0<3<3<3

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coolgamer101: 11 months ago

well u dont have 2 answer that if u dont want 2

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johnca33: 11 months ago

answer what?

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coolgamer101: 11 months ago

that have you found a beautiful girl cause on your profil it ssaid u like beautiful girlzz

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johnca33: 11 months ago

no not yet but one day i will today might be the day :) if you know what i mean ;)

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coolgamer101: 11 months ago

me? if that wat u talkin about

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coolgamer101: 11 months ago

cause if u like me i dont mind

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coolgamer101: 11 months ago

welll i have 2 gooo so i'll be on here like at 5:00 so bee and i know u like me

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johnca33: 11 months ago

if you want me to i can i will be happy to :)

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johnca33: 11 months ago

i do :)

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coolgamer101: 11 months ago

aww well i do 2 and i dont care if u like me cuzzz i knew all along that u liked me:) so wat do u say?

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dj_marshall: 11 months ago

try to calm it down then he will calm down to you

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HeartyGlobe624: 11 months ago

Dogs' personalities can vary, so I don't think it's necessarily 'too' attached, but if you're very concerned you may want to see a vet.

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MisanthropicGeek: 11 months ago

He may have OCD, so take him to the vet for help or meds.

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RainbowUnicorn88: 11 months ago | Last edited at 9:55AM on 6/7/2012

I'm no dog expert, but try leaving him a big bone to work on when you leave for work so he'll have something to focus on.

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IASKEDYOU: 11 months ago | Last edited at 10:04AM on 6/7/2012

well my dog used to do that,but she never got abused,but do what i did:put her in a room and close the door and wait for a couple of moments and if she doesnt cry reward her with a treat and if she does cry dont open the door...that all i could thinkof..GOOD LUCK

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Chisa08: 11 months ago via Android

I will definitely try this. Cute dog!

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IASKEDYOU: 11 months ago

this isnt my dog..lol

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Chisa08: 11 months ago via Android

oh lol. well he is still cute.

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IASKEDYOU: 11 months ago

i just found this picture..mine is WAY cuter,and ok

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coolgamer101: 11 months ago

yeah...wat kind of dog is it?

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johnca33: 11 months ago

he trust you that's all

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coolgamer101: 11 months ago

yeh thats how my rabaitt was but she died of a heartatack it waz so...sad

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johnca33: 11 months ago

sorry to here that :,(

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lucky87: 11 months ago | Last edited at 10:18AM on 6/7/2012

Hi, It will take time for your new dog to adjust to you and his new home. He is jumpy because he was abandoned by his previous owners. Talk to him and assure him that you love him. then when you leave home tell him "you will be back soon" and leave the radio on for him. There is also a new show on t.v. on Wednesday, ch. 2 at 8 pm. You could check out the previous show on youtube., it dealth with a similar dog problem. Good luck. lucky87

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Chisa08: 11 months ago via Android

thanks. what's the name of the show?

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johnandz123: 11 months ago

You can help the dog to be independent by regularly having to leave him behind and train him on how to be alone. You can secure a cage for him where he can be sleeping and not on the same bed. Being too close to the dog leads to the attachment, but with regular practice it can be detached. You can also visit a dog care expert or a vet for advice on how to handle it.

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