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This is my Siberian Husky. I adopted him 2 weeks ago. He was left inside a 6x6x6 kennel for a year. They did feed him (he was a bit underweight) and they did bring him out sometimes into the house.

It wasn't a completely unloving family but it's not fair for a Siberian to live like that. So they eventually gave him into a Siberian Husky Rescue Group.

He's my first dog and has separation anxiety. What is the normal process of healing that, other than getting a second dog? I plan to get a second Siberian for him but I need to get used to having just one now. Everything I see online requires a very good professional behaviorist.
>> Anonymous
just try to get as much physical contact with him/her as possible
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Also, I've been walking him 8 to 12 miles a day (I started at 3, and increased to 6, then 9, and did 12 today. I'm waiting for the WalkyDog to arrive so that I can spend less time working him out while giving him the exercise he needs. I'm also saving for a Diggler Scooter for him to pull.

However, while his stamina has quadrupled since I got him, I don't think his footpads are keeping up. I see red spots in his black paws and there's one deep crack. I don't know if the red spots are normal or not. However I've been using a dog moisturizer on his pad twice a day and sealing it before we go out every day. So the crack has healed a ton.

But I'm not sure about red spots. Info? Thanks.
>> Anonymous
>>153592

That's the issue, I'm gone 8 hours and he freaks the hell out when I leave. And is way too bouncy when I get back. I've seen him, 10 minutes after I leave, panting, pupils dilated, and just generally went crazy.
>> Anonymous
By the way, OP pic posted in Desolation Wilderness, Lake Tahoe. Very beautiful, we did a overnight hike there.
>> Anonymous
>>153595
that kinda thing is something he his to learn to coup with, he'll probably get use to it
>> Anonymous
My dog had separation anxiety when we got him, too. That takes time to heal, and a lot of it. Spending time with the dog helps out a lot, just so that it feels loved.

Of course, my dog still has it; leaving the house can be a pain in the ass since he tries to go outside at the same time.
What we generally do is leave the tv or a radio on, just he feels that there's someone here with him.

Maybe you should try something to that effect.
Cute dog, though; always wanted a husky. Good luck with it!
>> Anonymous
It sounds like he just needs to get accustomed to the routine.
Once he figures out that you ALWAYS come back, he'll start to settle down.
Things like leaving the radio or TV on, giving him toys with lasting appeal, and not making a huge fuss when you leave or arrive will help him get settled into the new routine a lot quicker. Good luck!
>> Anonymous
im no expert but maybe frequently leaving for say 5 minutes at a time, then 10, then 15, then 5 again, might get him used to the idea that you go but then you come back and it could be soon or it could be a little longer. and when you leave, give him a treat, and when you come back, give him a treat... I think he should then begin to associate you leaving and returning as a positive thing (because he gets a treat).

maybe if you do some work with getting him to sit and stay, you can say sit, stay... leave the room and close the door, then open it and give him a treat and say well done...

like i said, no expert but i hope that might help a little. good luck! i love huskys they're beautiful dogs.
>> Anonymous
>>153591
Yeah, not making a big fuss when you leave or return will make him calm down during both events.

You might want to consider some sort of training/behavioral stuff, even if its on the cheap end. A lot of rescue sites don't allow you to adopt without agreeing to at least one year of training. It's not necessary, but if he has problem from his previous home it could benefit him a LOT.