After a series of nights waking from dog barking, I am at my ‘teather’
It’s been going on and off since summer, so not every night, it’s random, starts with a yappy bark & can get louder to full bark. Have tried ignoring him, sometimes goes away. That isn’t enough now, just lately it’s about 3am and just when I feel something has work, half hour later starts again. This morning this has been the pattern since 2.45am. My husband has also tried, with his more stern voice. I’m currently up since 5am just to keep the quiet. Googling any reasons why this could be happening. Anything from hunger, need to go outside, maybe too much sleep in the day, lack of exercise-try taking him out for a small walk later like evening. Or simply anxiety, or fear of being alone.
I have just tried on Spotify calming music/noise for dogs! He doesn’t seem ill, when I go downstairs to reprimand him his tail is wagging and running about all around the lounge. I think he wants my attention, he has me at home a lot, even though I work 2 days.
Im adamant that he is not going to sleep upstairs in my room.
Anyone have any suggestions not mentioned other than maybe getting a dog behaviorist or trainer to help the problem. btw he was unwell last week & on medication, and could be causing him some behavior problems, but he has been all of the above way before this recent event. Also he’s had spells in kennels while we had holidays in July and august, wondered if the kennels just let dogs keep barking in the night.
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