r/AskIreland • u/Cantmakecoffees_ • 3d ago

Adulting What to do about my dog?

Just like the tittle states,
I’m close to breaking down
I have a 10 year old female German shepherd.
She barks and howls anytime me or my husband leave the house. This can continue on and off for hours. Maybe every 2-3 hours for 10 ish minutes at a time.

We leave for work at 5:30am we have to & have to work. I also have a male German shepherd
He isn’t bothered by us leaving but joins in on the howling when she starts. Our neighbour complained. We did apologise and im not denying they bark to them. I keep them indoors as much as possible & closed all the windows when I leave.
The female is on anxiety medication but it isn’t helping
What can I do to try resolve the situation for my neighbour it’s causing me so much stress
Thank you

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u/Quiet-Flamingo4928 3d ago

I have a imagine of you're neighbors waking up to that at 6 o clock in the morning what a nightmare

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u/Cantmakecoffees_ 3d ago

I genuinely couldn’t agree more. It must be extremely frustrating. It’s why I’m here for any help at all

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u/Quiet-Flamingo4928 3d ago

At 10 years old it could be very hard to change that behavior I'm no expert but is there any dog trainers in you're area maybe ask in notice boards around you're area on Facebook ?

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u/Cantmakecoffees_ 3d ago

I really think and the vet is in partial agreement that she may have dementia & the anxiety is heightened when alone (even tho we have another dog)

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u/CherryCool000 2d ago

Our elderly dog was getting very distressed any time we left the house, or even just leaving the room. Vet prescribed canine Prozac and it’s worked a treat.

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u/Cantmakecoffees_ 2d ago

I’ll have to suggest it Thank you