Anxious Staffy boy

by Tjmacca74 Wed Jul 02 2014, 08:23

Hi there I have a 3 year old Boy staffy desexed which I got from gumtree,the owner said they had broken up and couldn't have him anymore he is the most beatuful boy and was quite settled until about a month and a half ago when he started jumping the fence, I have noticed it is when he knows I am going out, he can't be by himself as he gets very scared I don't know what to do any ideas, I have tried tying him up but he just breaks loose please help

by **peppa** Wed Jul 02 2014, 21:30

Do you mean you leave him outside when you go ? Does he live outside?

by **Rupertsbooks** Wed Jul 02 2014, 21:31

Back to basics. Try crating him for small periods of time - five minutes - and coming back when he's settled. Then crate for ten minutes. Don't leave him outside. Staffies love a comfy bed, preferably yours.

This is a common problem and you will solve it.

Have you been spending an unusually long period of time with him? If you're suddenly away from him more he will need to adjust.

by Guest Wed Jul 02 2014, 21:55

Sounds like some separation anxiety! Have a read of the link it should help Smile

https://staffy-bull-terrier.niceboard.com/t40727-separation-anxiety?highlight=Separation+anxiety

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by Tjmacca74 Wed Jul 02 2014, 23:02

Thank you Hayley I had a good read, zues is outside just whist I am at work Mondays and Tuesdays he inside at night on a comfy bed, we also have a little jack Russell they get along fine, even whilst I am sitting here having my morning cuppa I can see him looking at the fence ready to jump every time he gets out he has been taken to the local vet I say he has been there about 40 times

by **JStaff** Wed Jul 02 2014, 23:32

Have you tried taking him for a nice long walk before leaving him so that he will be tired? A radio will help keep him company and an article of your clothing should help calm him as well.

by **Simi** Wed Jul 02 2014, 23:33

If you don`t already you could take him for a walk first thing in the morning. These would mean he wouldn`t need to go into the garden to do his business. Once you return pop him into the crate with a stuff kong.