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howling

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Question
we just got an 8 month old Jack Russell and it's constantly howling; is this normal? The dog lived on a farm with other Jack Russell's and was not used to being around people; could this be the reason??? How long will it last, we've not gotton much sleep in the last few days. Please HELP US!!!

Answer
Hello Nieves,
I suspect the dog is going through an adjustment period and will eventually settle in. Once he/she gets into the new routine things should calm down. The best thing for you to do is to be consistent in his/her daily activities - dogs thrive on routine and knowing what to expect. Keep him/her busy and active throughout the day to burn some energy off and welcome sleep. Lots of affection and praise go a long way too. Don't worry the howling won't go on forever, it's just his/her way of releasing stress to the new environment. You could try giving him/her a rawhide before bedtime to keep him/her busy for a few hours while you sleep! Best of luck and keep up the great work.