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Originally Posted by cherryblossom

I hope so, the tv is on and the kids take him for a walk during the day and my sister is home and he is quiet when he is with them. but when left alone in my bedroom, that is when it starts. he does not want to be alone.

I know that it is easier said than done, but ours is heavily attached. I'm not sure if she would have separation anxiety to the point of damaging to our house or eliminating in our house unless it was on her potty pad. He needs tons of TLC when you can give it to him, and you seem to be doing a great job at that. I think once he builds trust, the rest will slowly come together. Lord knows what situation he was in before you saved him.

When we leave for 2 hours or less, we crate Khloe to ensure that she doesn't hurt herself, first and foremost. We also do this so she won't decide to chew on furniture, throw pillows, etc. If we had to be gone for a full day without her, we have designated our laundry room for her. That way, she wouldn't get hurt while we are gone, and if she did potty, it wouldn't be a huge area to clean up. We also have a radio in the laundry room up high (so she can't get to it) for her to listen to calming classical music when the time comes for us to have to leave her.

I commend you for taking in this little guy. You are such a wonderful person for taking this little guy into your life, and he will be forever grateful to you for it. If you have the time, I would do what the others posted above and seek someone who specializes in behavioral issues in dogs. Or, you could call the rescue that you got him from and ask them if they have any suggestions or could refer you to someone that could help you with him. Maybe weekdays would be better if you separated yourself from him in small intervals on the weekends. It sounds inhumane, and I know that it is the only time you probably get to spend with him, but I think it would be less traumatizing on him if you sort of brought him into what is in store for the week slowly. Good luck with him; you are such an angel for bringing him into your world. I love chocolate Yorkies; I would love to see a picture of him too. I bet he is an absolute gem. (: