Hello

[Denisep]

I’m Denise and the own of two fabulous cocker spaniels. Paddington Bear (pads) and Tatty Teddy (Tats)
Looking forward to friendly chats and advice - aaargh - separation anxiety rules in my house.

 

[Josie]

Welcome @Denisep - we’d love to see photos of your cocker spaniels!

Lots of great advice on here

 

[Denisep]

Paddy orange roan, Tatty Golden.
I’m looking for help with anxiety separation. Not found the right thing to do yet.
Bark
Howl
Bark
Howl.
It’s truly awful.

 

[Violet Turner]

Welcome, your two are adorable. I'm sure someone else will be able to come along and help with Separation Anxiety, but for now i have found this link that could help. - Separation Anxiety in Dogs

Excessive Barking or Howling

Some dogs bark or howl in response to various triggers in their environments, like unfamiliar sights and sounds. They usually vocalize when their guardians are home as well as when they’re away. For more information about this kind of problem, please see our articles, Barking and Howling.

 

[JudyN]

Welcome

There's an article I wrote on another forum about dealing with separation anxiety - I did a lot of reading up on it because my lad had it: Separation anxiety - Positively | Victoria Stilwell | Forum

An excellent book on the subject is I'll Be Home Soon by Patricia McDonnell. There's also a behaviourist who specialises in the issue who will monitor and support you via video links so you don't need to live near her or pay her travel expenses: Emma Judson at Canine Consultants: https://www.thecanineconsultants.co.uk/about-us Hope that helps!

 

[JoanneF]

I have read @JudyN 's pieces on SA and they are really good.

And, another vote here for Emma - she is one of the UK's leading behaviourists on separation anxiety.

 

[arealhuman]

Welcome, I hope the advice posted helps you out. Keep us updated!

 

[Teddy560]

Hi Denise, welcome your dogs are cute! I have a golden cocker too. No advice on the separation anciety sorry but I'm sure someone will be along soon to help. Just looked at your profile page, I'm from East Lancs originally