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Nascar Fan · 08-20-2009, 08:13 AM

Hello All! Smokie became a member of our family on June 4th. We found him on Craigslist. When we brought him home, we quickly discovered he was about a year or just over. (He was advertised as a 5 mth old) First thing my daughter did was check his teeth. (She has worked in vet clinics)

We took him to the vet for his puppy check, and he got all his shots, and has been doing great Im having him groomed next week for the first time. We are either his 3rd or 4th home since he was born. He has clued in big time to the fact that this is his home now....or so I thought.

His regular area is the bedroom and into the kitchen, and our bathroom where his food is. This is his every day/night area.

Hubby's mom lives with us, and Smokie knows she is here, she even takes him out to potty while we are gone. If he goes potty she gives him his treat. But when put back into his area, he will sit in the kitchen on the rug or in the bedroom in front of the window and just bark! Non stop. Until I get home, or my husband gets home.

Smokie loves mom, but even if he goes into her room, he still barks. He doesn't tear anything up. Doesn't potty inside. He just barks, non stop. Mom feels he has a bad case of separation anxiety when I leave

I got rid of the crate. Maybe I should reincorporate it, but when we first got him, I didn't make him stay in it. And I let him sleep with us, got him a dog bed, and his own blankie, and he ends up sleeping on his blanket and bed. So he is very comfortable in this space. I really don't want another crate.

I am open to receiving your wisdom, your suggestions, and comments. (Even on crates..

)

Smokie was a Godsend to us. I hate to see him so stressed! How do I convince him its okay - I'm coming back. And I've been out for 5 mins and gone for a couple hours. His behavior is the same. Thank you in advance for your help!

Reva - Smokie's mama

Smokie responds very well to the treat for reward behavior and we use it all the time.

08-20-2009, 08:13 AM	#1
Nascar Fan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Council Bluffs IA USA Posts: 44	Does this Sound Like Separation Anxiety to you? Hello All! Smokie became a member of our family on June 4th. We found him on Craigslist. When we brought him home, we quickly discovered he was about a year or just over. (He was advertised as a 5 mth old) First thing my daughter did was check his teeth. (She has worked in vet clinics) We took him to the vet for his puppy check, and he got all his shots, and has been doing great Im having him groomed next week for the first time. We are either his 3rd or 4th home since he was born. He has clued in big time to the fact that this is his home now....or so I thought. His regular area is the bedroom and into the kitchen, and our bathroom where his food is. This is his every day/night area. Hubby's mom lives with us, and Smokie knows she is here, she even takes him out to potty while we are gone. If he goes potty she gives him his treat. But when put back into his area, he will sit in the kitchen on the rug or in the bedroom in front of the window and just bark! Non stop. Until I get home, or my husband gets home. Smokie loves mom, but even if he goes into her room, he still barks. He doesn't tear anything up. Doesn't potty inside. He just barks, non stop. Mom feels he has a bad case of separation anxiety when I leave I got rid of the crate. Maybe I should reincorporate it, but when we first got him, I didn't make him stay in it. And I let him sleep with us, got him a dog bed, and his own blankie, and he ends up sleeping on his blanket and bed. So he is very comfortable in this space. I really don't want another crate. I am open to receiving your wisdom, your suggestions, and comments. (Even on crates.. ) Smokie was a Godsend to us. I hate to see him so stressed! How do I convince him its okay - I'm coming back. And I've been out for 5 mins and gone for a couple hours. His behavior is the same. Thank you in advance for your help! Reva - Smokie's mama Smokie responds very well to the treat for reward behavior and we use it all the time.