[Britster]

Jackson always freaked out in the crate. So, I didn't make him go in it for long. I know, I probably could have worked on it longer. But I never felt the need to crate him anyways, I know it was going to only be temporary. I moved to an expen but by 5 months, he had free reign of my bedroom, then by 6 months, free reign of most of the house. He was always well behaved. He's much happier and has been since. No separation anxiety when I'm gone -- always very calm and relaxed and happy when I get home. And it's nice to have him greet me at the door!

But I would maybe consider a behaviorist, as SA can be very serious. It sounds like she has it bad. I would work on walking out the door, coming right back in. Then walking out the door, staying outside for a few minutes, coming right back in. Grab your purse randomly throughout the day and walk around with it. Grab your keys. All this little things probably trigger for her that you are leaving and stress her out more. You could probably help her become more relaxed this way. So she learns that picking up a purse does not automatically mean you are leaving, or picking up your keys. You could pick up your keys, give her a treat, pick up your purse, give her a treat. Throw treats to her on your way out the door to distract her for a bit. Etc. This will take a lot of time though, don't expect quick results.