Hi guys!
Ok, I've tried everything to no avail - I thought that by getting two pups, they wouldn't be as upset when they were left alone. However, whenever I go to take a shower/go to work/accidentally shut the door behind me, both of them start HOWLING.
I'm in an apartment bulding, so I can't let them cry it out or I would. Crate training is at a standstill right now for the same reason. They'll go in and out of their crates all day, but once you shut the door, the symphony begins.
When I go to work, I always leave them with food, water, and the TV or radio on...but if they're in their (pretty big) x-pen, they go nuts. The only time they're quiet is if I gate off the living room and let them run free. Obviously this isn't an ideal situation...I'd like them to be comfortable with being in their x-pen when I'm home so I can confine them while cleaning/showering/etc. I have a dog walker that comes at noon to play with them for a half hour, and I spend tons of time with them when I get home from work, so I know they're getting lots of attention and exercise. Does ANYONE have any advice??????
Thanks!