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Super hyper dog! HELP!

Posted: Apr 8, 2011

My neighbor had to leave urgently last night due to an unexpected death in the family. They left their little dog with me and I guess it's having separation anxiety (not unusual), but his horribile anxiety and skiddishness is rubbing off on my two dogs! I got no sleep last night and didn't know how to comfort him. I crated him (he came with a crate and random, fastly give care instructions), swaddled him, put him in bed with us, put him in a dark room, a lit room, music... he whined and cried and ran around like a crazed rabbit! He broke vases, pictures, tore right through a screen on the porch, is trying to attack my cats (who are at least 2 times bigger and have No fear of any dog!). He's peeing on everything (marking??), has pooped 4 times since last night, IN MY HOUSE! Now everytime i adjust myself in my chair, all the dogs jump up like someone kicked them!

Right now my dogs are sunning on the porch like they do every morning (thank goodness) and the guest dog (that looks like a mutant minature irish setter/corgi mix...) is running around the yard as if he's being chased my invisible wicked winged monkeys!

I don't want to call them. They are dealing with enough. I don't want to crate him and let him howl. I don't want to take it upon myself to given him Valium (kidding!!!!) Benadryl actually. I sure could use some tips on dealing with a super hyper dog. I have no evil wingged monkey repellent. DH said if he didn't settle down through the day he was going to take him to a boarder and tell the neighbor it just didn't work out. Help a gal??!!

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Try to relax... - momofjacks

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The poor dog is stressed, uprooted and suddenly in a new home. It sounds stupid, but try to relax as much as you can. Dogs pick up on stress, which is probably why your own dogs are acting funny as well. I would try giving the guest dog some one-on-one time - taking him for a walk or going out and throwing the ball for him if it doesn't seem like a ball would upset him more. Give him a couple treats or try sitting down and hand feeding him some of his own food. Try to bond with him a little. Walks are usually pretty helpful though with dogs who are in a stressful situation. Bring him back and introduce him calmly to your household again. Maybe try to isolate him from the cats though. Maybe try calmly walking him through your house, after his walk, on the leash, give lots of praise and little treats or pieces of food when he going into a new room or area. Make sure you take him outside often as he is probably just stress pooping and peeing, but also could be marking his territory. Just try to stay as calm as you possibly can and remember that it's only temporary.

re: momofjacks - Monikka

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Thank you for the suggestions. I'll take the Valium (I mean Benadryl...) and take mutant for a one-on-one lovely walk. I actually did put the cats in one room. they don't seem too bothered, they've taken over the guest room. And I have been putting him out often and so far only one poop incident.

Thanks again! Have a good weekend!

You're welcome. I hope you find peace this weekend. s/m - momofjacks

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You could always call the owner and tell them the dog seems stressed and would they mind asking their vet to fill a prescription for an anti-anxiety med for the dog or if the vet can give you the safe dosage of Benadryl for him. I really hope the walk helps and that he calms down. Try to keep reminding yourself that it's not permanent. Sadly, by the time he adjusts to your home, his owners will probably be back and he can go back to his own home. I wish you a peaceful weekend.

Give him Benadryl - sm

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I give my dalamtian benadryl when she gets too nervous. She is 40 pounds and I give her 1 pill and it does not knock her out, but just mellows her. The poor guy is obviously upset and this probably will calm him down, so don't feel bad about it.

exercise, exercise, exercise/nm - tire him out

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nm

I would not give him Benadryl - cindy

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unless you know he can take it okay. I had a dog that had allergies and whenever he would start on the Benadryl, he would shortly after that have a seizure. The vet said that he has never heard of that, but once he had a couple of seizures, they all seemed to be in proximity of getting Benadryl. The pet stors have herbal supplements called Pet Calm but again, if you are not sure about what he can take, I would not do it. I would go ahead and call your neighbors and just say he is a little anxious because he is missing his mommy and daddy and ask if you can give him something. Although they are dealing with a death in the family, I know if it was me, a little distraction would be welcome and knowing that my little guy was missing me, would be comforting to me that I am missed and loved at a time of sorrow. Otherwise, I would do with walking and exercising. Good luck. I had a hyper dog and at one point considered putting him on Ritalin like my son, so I know how they can try your nerves! Drink a glass of wine and relax.

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