I was worried about Conner since I am gone 7:30a - 3p. I read in my book that if he senses that I am upset about leaving, that he will be upset. I always made sure that he walked into the expen by himself. At first I waited until however long it takes. Now he knows, and goes in right away. Like you, I devote a lot of time in the morning to Conner, and always when I get home also. I know he sleeps while I am away because he is always tired on the weekends because he does not get as much sleep.
I also got him a treat ball (which I put his kibbles in) and it has mine and my husband's voices on it.
At 16 months, Conner is a pro at being alone during the day. Of course my sister comes at mid-point to let him out to go potty (as he is trained to go outside) and he has a little more play time with her.
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