Agree with @elbrant and I'd like to add, when you return be very matter of fact, do not make a big fuss, particularly if she is excited and effusive in her greeting to you. Sure, acknowledge her if you must but don't make any sort of big deal out of it. Go about your business, e.g. if you've been shopping, put your things away before spending any time with her. Your goal is to make your absence just part of a normal routine, nothing to be excited about. I've had two separation anxiety dogs, and you know you have won the battle when the dog just glances at you in an "oh, you're back" way and doesn't bother getting off the couch! Yes, people like it when their dog greets them and makes a big fuss, but if you feed that behaviour you give too much emphasis to your absence and that can grow into anxiety in your dog.
Help!!!! Vote!!!
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Hi everyone! So I mentioned a few weeks ago that I was entering Dallas into a contest for cutest dog in a costume run by a local radio station. Round one is taking votes now!
So, anyone with a valid email address can vote & help my boy out
The website is: www.wmzq.comDallas is number #13! Here's the photo I submitted of him…
Thanks for any help you guys want to give!!!
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I like the glasses on him. My vote's in.
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Thanks for anyone who has already voted! For those who haven't & may want to, the voting doesn't end until tomorrow @ 5 PM!
As long as you have an email address you can vote! You simply pick your number [Again Dallas is #13] & submit. Then you must go to your email address & follow the link to actually get your vote counted! Thanks a million for all the help guys!
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Nina,
How did he do in the contest rankings? -
Only the top 10 were moved onto the second round, not 15 like I originally thought. He was ranked as number 14! :rolleyes: Oh well. I ran out of time anyway so his costume was hardly a costume
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awe, well hopefully next year will be his "breakout" year. #14 is still very good!!!
Yea Dallas!
