One owner away for extended period of time

Discussion in 'Labrador Behavior' started by ChristopherW, Oct 30, 2022.

  1. ChristopherW

    ChristopherW Registered Users

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    My wife is taking off for a month. Her absence leaves me and my 18 month old chocolate lab, Titus, home with me. Titus is a daddy’s boy but he does have a close relationship with mommy. We do have another dog in the house. What should I expect out of my dogs behavior? How can I counteract separation anxiety when only one of us is gone for an extended period of time. My wife and I will be routinely talking on video chat. Will this help? Look forward to some advice on that first night without mommy and onward.
     
  2. Edp

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    The thing my dog misses most is the routine that changes, not our presence as such. My husband takes her out last thing and she gets unsettled when I do it earlier when he is away. Maybe look at what your wife does for your dog, and start taking over some of that responsibility before she goes.
     

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