Help with a crate and separation anxiety! (xpost from r/pets)

[chrissyparla28]

Hello all. So I am having some issues with my dog. There is a short term issue and a long term issue.

Background: I adopted my dog (Beagle/Basset Hound) 3 years ago from a local humane society. He was found behind a convenience store. He was taken in and recovered at the shelter where I adopted him. I think he was beaten and neglected by his last family because any time I raise my voice to him, he cowers and hides. Also, if he is alone for more than a half hour or 45 minutes, he starts to panic.

Short Term Problem: I need a new crate because he has chewed through his second crate. Does anyone have any recommendation on strong crates that he will not be able to chew through?

Long Term Problem: The separation anxiety is getting out of hand. He literally almost scratched through my door when he escaped his crate. I just want to find a way to make him comfortable and have him know everything is going to be ok.

Any help?

 

[chrissyboy]

@chrissyparla28 Can you tell us what training you've already tried so we don't just repeat what you've already done?

 

[chrissyparla28]

@chrissyboy So far I've been to the vet and they gave him antianxiety medication that doesn't see to helping at all and the humane society did basic obedience. We make him sit or lay for food, but not much other than that.

 

[chrissyboy]

@chrissyparla28 I mean what have you been practicing and for how long? /r/dogtraining has a great article on separation anxiety in their sub you can read through and start with - and be patient. This kind of SA can take months to years to fully get rid of.

 

[ayanaelon]

@chrissyparla28 You can stuff a Kong toy and tie to inside of crate plus some chew toys. Kong may help to keep them occupied and chew toys help as chewing is good for stress.