The first breeder I ever got a puppy from told me that a "room" is too much room for a separation anxiety puppy. Obviously, it depends on if you're able to come home for lunch to let them potty, but a kennel works better for me when they are very young. They tend to just relax and sleep in the kennel instead of pacing and getting themselves worked up. You could try that. But make sure that you introduce the pup to the kennel when you're there (put a treat in there, leave the door open, close it for just a few minutes at a time, etc.) Then when they're older and more settled, we phase out the kennel (unless they still want it of course).
I've never had separation anxiety issues, but like a poster said before, I've tried to avoid them in the first place.
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