My chihuahua is clingy & barking in new apartment. How to help?

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My chihuahua Dallas is very clingy, he wants me to hold him all day, and he never stops trying to jump in my lap, and he walks around doing little barks all day should I hold him, or tell him no, and we r living in a new apartment, so this has been going on for weeks . Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | 1 year and 1 month old | 2.7 lbs

Mara Howard, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I'm sorry to hear Dallas is suffering from anxiety. Dogs can become anxious when separated from their owner (even if it's a quick trip to the store!) or when moving into a new place. I would recommend encouraging independent play by offering Dallas a kong filled with frozen peanut butter or another toy/treat that encourages him to play by himself. I would also look into a pheromone collar and thundershirt to see if that can help him as well. If these suggestions are not enough or you have further concerns, I would recommend either setting up a consult or reaching out to your regular veterinarian for further advice. Good luck!

My chihuahua is clingy & barking in new apartment. How to help?

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