Anxious dog constant whining

Jaymie_kate

Dogs are not used to be confined. We have 2 dogs, 5 y/o and 24 weeks old labs and we've always made sure they burn their energy so they don't develop aggression.

Timpu

One point causing confusion OP. You say you'd like the dog to come into the living room in the evenings...to help preserve the carpets. I don't get how this will work? Is this to do with shedding? The Goldies I know cover rooms in fur quickly enough with a single shake. You'll still have to vacuum, right?
Or are you worried the dog will soil/chew/damage the carpet in some way?

I have to agree with others, stuff the carpets when you've got a loyal canine friend who's been with you since puppyhood.

By coincidence, I saw this today on shock collars from The Dogs Trust. I'm assuming these are the same as stop bark collars having read responses to OP's question.

YoungBlueEyes

Yep I agree with the above post - a quick trip to the vet to make sure there's nothing wrong, then work on the cause of the anxiety/stress.

Your dog has spent how many years being close to you, and now she can't get to you. Dog's don't care about the size of the kitchen they're trapped in - only that you aren't in it with them. (I'm assuming you are alpha.) Dogs are pack animals, being near their alpha gives them reassurance. It's instinctively her job to protect alpha and the rest of the pack, but now she can't do it. All her noise is her trying to make you aware of the situation in the hopes it'll be rectified.

Please please don't buy that collar. I have heard great things from friends about a plug-in you can buy that helps with anxiety. Search for "Adaptil". It diffuses synthetic pheromones which ease stress and anxiety. They aren't expensive - bit of change from £20 - and last for months. And hoover a bit more often if needs be. But don't buy a collar!

MysteryMe

I'm sure the OP does not mean to come across as they have, but blimey.

I don't have a dog, never had a dog but if I did have a dog I would never be more bothered about a carpet than my dog's well being.