So I've finally resorted to whimpering to The Mob about my dog.
For the last couple of weeks, mainly on weekdays (though he began today as well), Buster has been howling all damn day. I know this not because a neighbour heard him and complained/expressed concern over him, oh no, it's because often I am right in the same fucking room.
We've had him since he was a pup, which was over 15 years ago. He only ever howled when he was alone and that was very, very rare.
I've tried leaving the TV on if I'm in another room, leaving the balcony door open in case he's becoming incontinent. I've walked him earlier than usual, made sure he's fed, played with him, let him sleep on my bed, everything. I've checked him to see if he's hurting anywhere (he had a tummy infection a few months ago so I checked for swelling/tenderness). Nothing, nada, zip.
He only started this once everyone save for me had to be elsewhere during the day. However, even when someone has to stay home from work, he still howls. I thought at first it was because the majority of his "pack" had left and he wanted them home but it isn't that. Saturdays are spent with everyone together at home and I honestly just don't know what it is.
I'm worried about him as well as my sanity.
HALP. SERIOUSLY, HALP.
For the last couple of weeks, mainly on weekdays (though he began today as well), Buster has been howling all damn day. I know this not because a neighbour heard him and complained/expressed concern over him, oh no, it's because often I am right in the same fucking room.
We've had him since he was a pup, which was over 15 years ago. He only ever howled when he was alone and that was very, very rare.
I've tried leaving the TV on if I'm in another room, leaving the balcony door open in case he's becoming incontinent. I've walked him earlier than usual, made sure he's fed, played with him, let him sleep on my bed, everything. I've checked him to see if he's hurting anywhere (he had a tummy infection a few months ago so I checked for swelling/tenderness). Nothing, nada, zip.
He only started this once everyone save for me had to be elsewhere during the day. However, even when someone has to stay home from work, he still howls. I thought at first it was because the majority of his "pack" had left and he wanted them home but it isn't that. Saturdays are spent with everyone together at home and I honestly just don't know what it is.
I'm worried about him as well as my sanity.
HALP. SERIOUSLY, HALP.