Thanks Britster for the great information.
I am going to see what I can do about the X-Pen Idea since we have one but haven't used it for him during the day when we are gone. I will get him all comfy in a new set-up gradually and then try your other ideas leaving the house for short periods of time. Tigger definitely knows when Mama is dressed up with high heels that he is not coming along.
Thanks again.
TiggerBug