HELP! Dog gone nuts.

[turboped]

Until May 2005 I had 2 dogs the eldest aged 13 sadly died. The other, a spaniel x lab, who is eight months younger, was understandably unsettled for a couple of months but she then settled down. A couple of months ago she started getting restless at night again, she has always normally slept in the utility room, she began scratching doors and we gave her freedom of half the downstairs, she continued to scratch and her behaviour got more and more irratic, she moved stuff around the floor, brushes, the bin (when it was light enough), bags etc. We finally, for the sake of our sanity, gave in and bought a bed to go in our bedroom, she was fine for a couple of nights but has now started moving around in a sort of stressed state and trying to open all the doors including the en-suite and cupboards and also scratching in corners. Can anyone help or advise?

[caz21]

http://www.dogfocused.com/you-and-your-dog/sep aration-anxiety.phphttp://www.dogfocused.com/y ou-and-your-dog/separation-anxiety.php

try this link it gives some info that sounds like your dog, i know it is mainly aimed at leaving dogs home alone but it does mention trauma, and hopefully will give you a better idea of why your dog is doing this!

It might be an idea to discuss it with your local vet nurse who will be able to give you some advise!

Good luck x

[caz21]

Hmmm that didnt seem to work, scroll down the list of links and click on seperation anxiety

[turboped]

Thanks Caz21 but not sure.

[lankeela]

I think you have been conned into giving this dog more attention because it is the only one and now she is expecting even more attention. Seems to me she has got you right where she wants you. Have you considered a crate for her to sleep in? She can still be in your room and near you, but she can feel secure in her own place and she won't be able to move stuff around and disturb you.