We got Ferguson from a rescue shelter and his separation anxiety seems to be getting worse.
We've tried special treats just for when we leave, interactive toys to keep him busy, giving him some of our clothes, and he has a blanket, pile of pillows and a big stuffed animal to snuggle with. We keep him in a second bedroom with the door closed so we can control the environment he's confined to and not have to crate him during the day.
It used to be that he'd scream when we left but now he recognizes the signs of us getting ready to leave and he'll start whimpering and shaking and will run away from us when we try and pick him up.
He's also started acting out by pottying while we're gone (he never did this before and we've even tried taking away his food and water but it doesn't seem to make a difference) and finding ways to get into different things and shred them (he loves to shred paper while we're gone)
Any advice?
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