A Problem with Gissi

One of my clients has a poodle. She is a sweetheart. She follows her around everywhere. When I have to apply medicine to her legs the dog will whimper and whine. She fears that someone will take her mommy away. My client picks her up and loves her to soothe her fears.

It's his way of letting you know he misses you and don't want you to leave. I have a cat that follows me everywhere I go and even to the restroom.

Is it since you had the paramedics in my sweet? Because he knows something's up, he had a quiet word with me and he is quite worried about you, in fact he hides it from you because he knows you have a lot of troubles at the moment and doesn't want to worry you further! He loves you to bits and he is very over protective of you, I have give him a wolf to dog talk and hope he settles down xxxx

Gabs, the little fella feels "responsible" for your having to go away, and leave him for a while. He is just letting you know that he loves you more than anything and hates you being away. He'll settle down again I'm sure. Lots of talking and lots of treats on your return will reassure him that it wasn't his fault that he couldn't do anything about your illness, in return for all you do to make him feel better when he's poorly. You'll get there, and soon, I'm sure. As you've repeatedly said, you managed it before, and you were only gone for a day, but it's frightening for him seeing all those men taking you away. It probably reminded him of his being taken to the dog pound. I know you can get through this with him. There is a lot of love both ways here... and you can't help but succeed. Brightest Blessings, love and hugs. xxx And a big ((((Gissi)))) hug for you, too, Little One! Mummy will be ok, Li'l Fella! She doesn't leave you purposely. She has to go out sometimes to be made better so that she can come home and take you for walks again. Don't fret so, Sweetie. Lots of Love from Auntie Darkwing. xxx

All you have to do Gabs is let him play on the computer while you're away. That will keep him happy, occupied and stop him from worrying.

#you just didn't tell him where you were going silly! I know it is really horrible when he acts like this but I am sure he will get over it soon - he is just still a bit upset. Tell him Aunty Mo is going to phone and speak to him soon, if he is in the mood for listening I'll explain it to him! xxxxx

Poor little Gissi. He probably feels really confused and worried now, because he doesn´t know if you´re going to leave again. I´m sure he´ll get over it though. Just give it time. Look after yourself. Love and hugs XXX Dana

I am sure he will learn that if you go away, you do come back. The only way he will learn though is by conditioning. You will leave him a short while, and then come back,then a longer time and come back. He will get used to it, just as our children do.

well mum it just that he loves ya so much and when ya had to leave in the big car with blue lights and didn't say by ya really scared him he will be okay

Im sure he was just upset that your gone. I think he will get over in time. He just loves you so much and doesnt want anything to happen to you. They can also sense when someone is feeling sick. So Im sure he knew you were feeling sick and just didnt know what to do for you. Love you and feel better!

I haven't been on your friend's list very long, and I didn't know what exactly had happened. I'm very sorry you were ill, and I'll be keeping you in my prayers. Ever since I heard you talking to Gissi on YouTube I've been wishing I could meet you two someday! : )

You probably just need to spend a little time with him. Hold him and reassure him that you are not going any where right now. Talk to him a lot. It is amazing how much the dogs understand.

Aww...how bittersweet that is. Right now I think he's just confused especially after the hospital incident, and he's afraid you might not come back. He just wants to make sure you're all right and that you don't leave him again...isn't it remarkable how animals can so more unconditional love and concern than some people do? Just keep reassuring him that you're all right and you won't leave him again..and give him an extra hug for me

Gissi will need a lot of reassurance for a while but he will learn that you will be back again. He will soon settle down. Gissi wrote us all. I know he is not suppose to be on computer but he needed to tell his friends how scared he was. We all reassured him that you are OK and did not mean to leave him. I hope you are better and will soon be up and about just as usual. Gissi will probably need to sleep with you for awhile to make sure mum is OK.

it will take awhile but he will forget or adjust for when ya leave to go to the store. hugs

aaawwww i hope he gets over it gabs. It must of really shocked the little man as you are never really away from his side. Hope he overcomes it. Hope your getting better

Sounds like you have a bit of a problem. The only thing I can suggest is to pretend that you're leaving and go outside for a few minutes and then return to show the little guy that you'll be back. I think he's so afraid that "those men" are going to come and get you again and maybe this time you won't return. You need to reassure him that you will be back and that his behavoir is unaceptable but in a nice but firm way. Good luck to you sweetie.