Oh I know this can be a problem. I kinda do the opposite of what most people do
and it works for me. Since I wanted her to want me to leave I only and I mean
only give her 2 of her favorite liver treats when I leave and play on the floor with
her....hide and seek etc. but when I come home , I act like I have never been
gone and read my mail and in about 3 minutes I say hi and talk to her but I do
not pick her up. Sorry to say she likes liver treats better than me ( I've taken
it well) It's better than thinking of her crying for me to come home. I never
leave her more than 3 hrs and it works for me. Another tip some of you might
be able to use if you are in a condo or apt. I was sick and tired of running up
and downstairs with my first puppy to house train her so I went out and bought
a piece of sod and put it on my balcony ( I put some heavy plastic under it, and
after I'd pick up her #2 I would spray the grass with water and my neighbor
thought it was so funny when I told her I had to go upstairs and cut my grass.
with sissors. Only had it out there a month and she got the message.
Joan and Crystal |