[nana911]

It does make sense. You did say something about trying to pen him in the kitchen, where he could still see you (the pack) as sort of punishment to get him to stop crying. I may be wrong but in canine packs it is serious rejection to put one of them outside the inner circle, so to speak. It is the equivalent of being shunned. They hang around outside the circle before they finally leave the pack altogether. Perhaps that is adding to his distress?

Sorry you took the posts as so negative. Speaking for myself I saw BF in, and he wouldn't let Bailey on the couch, Bailey was upset, that is why I assumed it was wholly his idea .... I of course think everyone is supposed to just as eccentric as me and let their pets crawl all over everywhere. And at my advanced age and history of relationships, I see red flags where perhaps there are none, so excuse my jumping the gun.

If Bailey's distress coincides with the removal of the heater as someone else suggested perhaps all that is required is to bring it back... Also, perhaps if Bailey absolutely cannot get on the couch with you, would it be possible if, just until he gets through whatever this phase is you were to grab a pillow a sprawl on the floor with him? You'd have best of both of worlds.

Best of Luck!