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.
First Time Basenji-Less in 18 Months!
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I was basenji-less for the first time in 18 months last night! The house was so calm and peaceful
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I'm very sad for you, Jess!!
When I am without mine I get withdrawal symptoms, it's dreadful.
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I am also totally hooked on b's…I need their odd sense of humor....
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I was basenji-less for the first time in 18 months last night! The house was so calm and peaceful
I'd forgotten what it was like without a basenji around :rolleyes:Is everything okay? Where is Maya?
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hope theres nothing serious, cant wait to get home to her and the greeting i get, the labs well they dont care im home lol
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I can relate. Mine's vacationing at her grandma's for the second time this summer. I'd say the house is too quiet without her but come to think of it it's quiet when she IS here! Don't sleep too good though–-there's a little empty spot behind my knees....
