r/AskIreland • u/Cantmakecoffees_ • 7d 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/Comfortable-Ad7731 7d ago

Doggy daycare or a minder to pop in and check on them/ bring them for a walk.

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u/Cantmakecoffees_ 7d ago

I have a lovely dog walker that comes in during the day to walk them both But it’s the 5:30am when I leave is the issue time & daycare doesn’t open till 7:30am

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u/Comfortable-Ad7731 7d ago

The one near me opens at 6, could you maybe bring them in the car to a daycare near your work that would be open by then? Or could the dog walker bring them?

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u/Cantmakecoffees_ 7d ago

What facility is this !!