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Sibling issues

  • 30-11-2015 1:04am
    #1
    lollsangel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 473 ✭✭


    One of our 2 dogs ran out onto the road Friday night and was knocked down. Would always bring them to a local woods for a walk as I thought the road too busy. When we noticed her gone out we called her and looking at her body she ran back but didn't realize she would be hit. At least though she didn't suffer.
    Her sister though is refusing to come inside (they both preferred being outside anyway). But she's barking constantly, cries when you have to go inside. I know she, like the rest of us is greiving but is there anything I can do to help her?


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  • #2
    VonVix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,688 ✭✭✭VonVix


    I'm so sorry for your loss. :(

    Siblings or young puppies raised together tend to bond primarily to each other (often one more intensely than the other) rather than their owners. Try to keep her routine the same. Also it would be worth considering some brain games to keep her occupied when she's outside by herself. Stuffed kongs, or even a Boomer Ball (big ball they can knock around) if she is a herding type they often love that, there are some treat balls you can get where they push the ball around and food comes out. Her barking may partly be boredom related as she is now alone, it might be worth considering bringing another dog into your home down the line if all circumstances are suitable and if you're ready for it.

    [Dog Training + Behaviour Nerd]



  • #3
    lollsangel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 473 ✭✭lollsangel


    VonVix wrote: »
    I'm so sorry for your loss. :(

    Siblings or young puppies raised together tend to bond primarily to each other (often one more intensely than the other) rather than their owners. Try to keep her routine the same. Also it would be worth considering some brain games to keep her occupied when she's outside by herself. Stuffed kongs, or even a Boomer Ball (big ball they can knock around) if she is a herding type they often love that, there are some treat balls you can get where they push the ball around and food comes out. Her barking may partly be boredom related as she is now alone, it might be worth considering bringing another dog into your home down the line if all circumstances are suitable and if you're ready for it.

    Thank you. I will try that. Its heartbreaking listening to her


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