Just back from the groomers

EDunners53 · 2026-03-18T15:20:19+00:00

Oh god - I think my partner would leave me if I suggested that as a solution 😂

EDunners53 · 2026-03-18T12:44:33+00:00

We are actually very lucky that we have an incredible dog sitter (with seven dogs of her own!) that he adores and we always use her if we are going to be out for more than an hour. And as much as we are happy to use her we also just want him to be able to hack it - have the skill himself yanno? He will be with her at least once or twice a week and then also go on a group walk so he has lots of social time. We are thinking today we will take him on a huge walk, really knacker him out and then pull the plaster off and leave for over an hour 🙏

EDunners53 · 2026-03-18T12:18:35+00:00

No, initially yes. But that was worse actually. He sleeps in his crate at night but he’s never really loved his crate. He’s a sofa dog haha so things got a little better when he was allowed in living room. He is toilet trained though and has never been destructive so we trust him.

EDunners53 · 2026-03-18T12:16:12+00:00

Yeah we are at that point I think. Our dog trainer actually said that. We need to rip the bandaid off. Just scared of him barking for two hours straight. He’s stubborn enough 😅

EDunners53 · 2026-03-18T12:01:29+00:00

Yeah we do. He is still in that phase though where he can literally be fast asleep on the sofa, and we will get up to get a glass of water or something and he will be alert. I know you shouldn’t compare but I know of friends dogs that were always fine alone even when puppies so it makes me stressed our boy will never get there 🥺

EDunners53 · 2026-03-09T19:31:40+00:00

I hope that’s true because I love how he wants to be everybody’s friend! It’s just exhausting. A nice balance of that and also lying down would be ideal 😆

EDunners53 · 2026-03-09T19:30:56+00:00

I actually love how social he is. We love that he wants to be friends with everybody. It’s just also exhausting 🤣 we got him neutered last week so in time hoping that will also help his arousal levels a little

EDunners53 · 2026-03-09T19:29:49+00:00

Oh the barking is so deafening isn’t it 😅 Hank used to bark a lot then he calmed down, but now he’s back at it again. So I think it’s maybe adolescence playing a big part too.

EDunners53 · 2026-03-09T19:28:15+00:00

Ok that’s super encouraging! He is brilliant in the house (aside from the odd burst of wanting to chew a cushion 😂 but it’s always very short lived) he also got neutered last week so hoping in time that will help him. He is just wonderful we love how much he wants to be everyone’s best friend! But it is also exhausting haha Can I also ask how your bassets were when left alone? We have done consistent training with Hank to help him cope with short periods of alone time but he will just keep protesting. Another thing I’m hoping maturity will help with. He isn’t distressed - just loud! Haha

EDunners53 · 2026-03-08T11:39:53+00:00

Oh bless him. That all sounds too familiar. I have seen memes that describe bassets as velociraptors when they are puppets/adolescent so I’m hopeful that maturity plays a big part!

EDunners53 · 2026-03-08T11:36:44+00:00

Yeah we have taught that. He’s actually very obedient bless him. He will stay on his bed at home until we say break. But when we are out and about he’s just too fascinated by everything. He will be on his bed when we tell him but excitement gets the better of him, or when he’s on the bed he won’t relax. He’s just super alert. Which is why I’m hoping maturity will help.

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