One for the dog experts

[snoopy1239]

I would have thought that bribing him with treats temporarily isn't a bad thing as it will gradually associate you taking him for a walk when your girlfriend is still in the house as a great thing, and something he doesn't need to be upset about. I'm surprised her making a fuss of him solved the issue, as I assumed this would make him less inclined to leave and struggle even more with his separation anxiety.

[EvilPie]

Can we stop calling this separation anxiety please.

It clearly isn't that, he just doesn't want to go for a walk. If he had separation anxiety you'd have problems when you and the mrs left him alone.

If he hasn't got a problem being alone then what you have here is entirely different and most likely based on him wanting to have a try for your bitch while you nip out.

[RED-DOG]

Just ignore him and continue to go for a walk as normal. Don't try to persuade him to come along or anything. Walk your usual route and if the opportunity arises, pet someone else's dog while you're out.

Make sure you give e him the chance to sniff your shoes and hands before you change or wash. He'll come around in no time.

[snoopy1239]

Can we stop calling this separation anxiety please.

It clearly isn't that, he just doesn't want to go for a walk. If he had separation anxiety you'd have problems when you and the mrs left him alone.

If he hasn't got a problem being alone then what you have here is entirely different and most likely based on him wanting to have a try for your bitch while you nip out.

I don't think it's a case of 'he just doesn't want to go for a walk' as Barry is saying it's only a problem when his other half is in the house.