Question
My girlfriend and I have been having some troubles lately, and I'm pretty sure we're going to break up in the next month. Does anyone have any suggestions for how to best help my dog through the separation?
My dog is 8, but I've only had her for about 8 months. My dog is used to my girlfriend staying most nights a week at my place and usually seems to be in a worse mood for at least day after my gf leaves to stay at her place.
My girlfriend has basically been her second parent since the beginning and is definitely her favorite of the 2 of us. I'm really worried about how she'll adjust to having just me around.
Any suggestions on easing the transition?
Answer
Distraction : I live with my sister and brother-in-law and our two dogs. Both of them are attached more to them. Whenever they go out-station for longer time i have similar problem but the option i choose is distraction.
Make them busy, making their walk longer, spend more time with them, make their iteration with neighbouring dogs and human more. Playing with them, for the rest time, i sit with them with-outing even playing too (even presence also works) and help me in my laptop etc work too.
Company: If its not possible to give company by your own self, then you can seek help from other friend and helful neighbour too. Else have a second pet but it will bring more responsibility too during initial stage.
Answered By - Ankit Sharma