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little0ne
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From:minneapolis MN USA
Registered: Feb 2004

posted 02-19-2004 06:11 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for little0ne     Edit/Delete Message
Hello. I am not sure about what my dog is feeling. He was adopted by myself and my boyfriend from some well, not so nice people. Here is Windsor's story.
Windsor was baby when the other family got him. He was cool and fun at first but I guess they started to not care about him much anymore. He spent most of his time in a crate w/o blankets or a toy. he would cry and the people would just point and laugh at him. He didn't get any exercise. Also the boys in that family thought it was funny to "flick" Windsor in his balls, punck and or kick him.
We offered to take the dog and and give him a good home. Windsor is almost 2 now and since he has been with my family he has grown 5 inches and gained almost 40 pounds! the vet says he is healthy now.
Windsor is a very happy and playfull dog. However, He is showing a few signs of seperation anxiety. He will not be alone in a room. In fact he needs to see either me or his master at all times. He does sleep in his crate. But he needs to have a light on and the TV on too. he will freak out if we don't leave them on. I have heard that pits attach themselves to one or two specific people and will follow them every place. Is this behavior just normal for the breed or does my dog need some help getting over his fears? Also, He is so nervous while on walks. He just pulls and shakes untill he gets into his familiar (home) area. If you have any tips please help. Thank you.

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pitts4life23
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From:New york city/manhattan
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posted 02-19-2004 07:04 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for pitts4life23     Edit/Delete Message
it sounds like a horrible early years for him. I think it depends on the personality that the dog can have because some pits will attach themselves to one or two people the most while others attach themselves to any one and i've seen some that don't attach themselves to anyone in particular in there family. But i have never heard about a dog that won't sleep with out the light and t.v on i think you need to help him overcome his fears.

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kyles101
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From:Perth, Western Australia
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posted 02-19-2004 08:22 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for kyles101     Edit/Delete Message
get a good private trainer in if it gets bad. and if that doesnt work he might need drugs. after 1 1/2 years my dog has almost gotten over her seperation anxiety. she ended up needing drugs and alot of training. its nice to come home and not see the back door ripped off and the gate broken.

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little0ne
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From:minneapolis MN USA
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posted 02-20-2004 12:17 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for little0ne     Edit/Delete Message
kyles101
My dog hasen't destroyed anything to get to me. But He is just doing that follow you every place you go thing. He is still young I'm hoping he will grow out of it.

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MyPetTherapyDog
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posted 02-20-2004 12:45 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for MyPetTherapyDog     Edit/Delete Message
What a lucky dog he is to have you for his new family member.
Poor little man what a rotten start in life.
My dog Cairo was a shelter dog for six months.
To this day, he follows my husband everywhere he calls Cairo "His Shadow." I don't think he is following him due to separation anxiety, but rather he just enjoys being around him.
Dogs with separation anxiety usually destroy objects, bark, cry, etc., when left alone. It does sound like he has some exhibiting symptoms though!!!
Medications are sometimes used to calm them.
It also sounds like your little guy enjoys being with his new found family members. I always leave the TV on for my dogs and a light when we go out. I don't know why, I just do.
When I am working with a fearful dog from the shelter, I begin by taking him/her to a fun place in the car (short trip) i.e. Burger King. I get the dog (and myself) a plain cheeseburger to woof down. Next, we go to a local park in my area to play in an enclosed ball field without other dogs due to the fact that I don't know if they are dog aggressive at this point) (I bring toys and treats). I play with the dog and we both benefit from it.( I do give the dog his/her space when needed. I don't push myself onto the dog) very slowly I go.
I then take out the leash, attach the dog onto the leash and take a short walk by the cove.
This gives the dog a chance to understand that when we go out its for a FUN DAY.
They soon realize that walking on a leash, & going out in public is a wonderful thing.
Socialize your dog to as many places and people as you possibly can.
He will come around!!!

Good Luck!!!
Here is a link that should help you understand separation anxiety a little better!!
http://www.usask.ca/wcvm/herdmed/applied-ethology/behaviourproblems/anxiety.html

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