Gucci also went through the EXACT same stages as your baby!
He would just act like a total nutcase when I did the puppy cry thing ... I used no consistently and firmly but it didn't do any good! He went through the tearing up puppy pads and whining too. I took him to the vet to ask what was wrong because he was NUTSO! she said he would eventually calm down just keep doing what I was doing and for the seperation anxiety just teach him that I am COMING BACK by leaving for small intervals and returning.
Also No contact with him for 20 minutes before leaving and no contact for at least 10 when I got back.
I did this consistently and I am happy to say 4 months later he is as sweet as ever!! HE NEVER BITES OR NIPS AT ME or The kids.. But he does at Hubby because Hubby makes him think it's ok to do it to him! He doesn't tear things up when I leave anymore. But he has developed a habit of crying for me when he hears me get in the shower because he KNOWS I will be leaving soon. I have to ignore that type of behavior or it will get worse, so far so good!
Hope that helps somewhat.. But please, pelase REMEMBER Although it may not seem like it now.. IT WILL PAY OFF If you are consistent! It did for us, and it took some time (months even) but he is 7.5 months now and so mild mannered. These lil guys sometimes require lots of patience and dedication or they will totally run the house and you. |