 Too smart for our good
about 3 months ago we adopted a 3 year old Yorkie who was used for breeding. When we got her we first got a crate to have her in while we were gone since we were unsure of her abilities in house training etc.
On numerous occasions she would pee in her crate while we were gone (even if it was only an hour). It was totally unpredictable when she would do it. She also HATED the crate and would refuse to go near it when we tried to put her in there. It always ended with us picking her up and gently shoving her in there.
Now we have cleared out an extra bedroom and made it her space for when we are gone. She did great going in there and leting me shut the door.... until she figured out that every time I wanted her to go in there I was leaving.
Now we have to chase her around the house and do everything in our power to get her to stay in the room without running out!!
HELP!! she can not have run of the house but I don't know what to do!
Is it separation anxiety? |