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Originally Posted by gabbi-and-asher  I have a super big walk in closet that my Asher likes to play in, so I put him there with his toys and food and everything when I can't watch him. Its never longer than 30 minutes at a time, and if I leave the house, he's free to wander my room. But yesterday, he got really upset for some reason and tore up some of the carpet in the closet. I suppose this wouldn't be a huge deal, but I live in an apartment and my lease is up next month. I'm a little mad at him honestly, but how do I get him to deal with being alone for a little while? He whines, cries and tears things apart |
Can I ask a question - if you're gone and he has free roam of your room - why do you feel he he should be in the closet while you're home ?
Would it not be easier to let him free when you're there ? He is probably very bored and anxious if not used to being in a tight enclosure - even though it is a walk in....
Some dogs will rebel if they're taken from freedom to a crate or enclosed area and chewing and destroying stuff is just a way for them to pass time....just a thought !!!
ps - don't be mad at him - he's just doing what dogs do
