how to stop a dog howling

[trex123]

i have an 18 month old jack russell, he was abandoned by last owner. he is howling all the time when left on his own. he is slightly deaf and blind in one eye

[ELVIS68]

Leave him with plenty of things to keep him occupied, some dogs just hate being on their own, my dog howls for the first five minutes when he`s left alone

[Johigham1234]

It is separation anxiety. He must have been badly treated before and will take awhile to gain confidence. Can you leave something of yours with him when you leave him. A coat or sweater that you have worn and he can pick up your scent. Our Jack Russel is 14yr and we have had him 10yrs but he gets very anxious when my husband goes out even after all these years, he does not howl but he gets distressed pacing around. Good Luck with him.

[madmaggot]

Poor thing! It must be even worse for him with his disabilities. Nothing to add to the above posts except good luck and be patient with him.

[brenda]

Poor little dog--he has suffered so much, and has been traumatised.But with love and care and lots of cuddles he will regain his confidence.

He needs to be left for very short periods of time in the beginning until he knows you are coming back.Make sure he has something of yours for the smell and all of his toys, the radio may help in the background as well.

When you come back give him the biggest love ever and pet and stroke him , telling him that he is a good boy and so on.Reward with a tit bit

This kind of training may take a few months but you and he will get there in the end
Play lots of games with him outside when you can , a large football is ideal.Cuddle and praise him as often as you can , he needs so much from you at the moment , but will slowly and gradually learn to trust again, although sadly he will never quite forget..

My little JR cross was a 3rd time rescue dog when I got her 4 years ago , and had been badly treated.It took about 18 months for her to trust again completely, and not to cower and wet at the slightest thing.She reverted to being a puupy again and had to learn how to play.Four years on she is brilliant, but there were times when I thought we would never make it as companions.

you have a difficult road ahead to build up the trust and confidence in your little pet , but believe me it will be worth it.

All the very best , let usknow how you get on .