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Originally Posted by mygirllacey  It is so hard to leave her each morning. I spend more time at work wondering about how she's doing than doing actual work. Lacey may have some separation anxiety, but I think I've got it much worse. |
A couple of tips for you on leaving her at home. Consider having a special toy she really likes that she only gets when you are away. That is one way to help.
Also, and this is the hard part. When you get ready to leave do not acknowledge her. Sometimes anxiety they express is actually from what they feel from us. It really makes a difference. I forgot myself one day and did the bye bye thing. He was barking even after I closed the door. When I just put him in his pen and get my stuff and don't say a thing he is in his bed quietly and just watches. When I return he is in the same spot. No he does not stay there all day lol. My girls get home before I do. My 16 year old is in a walking boot atm so basically his entertainment is left to my 12 year old. She just sits in his pen and plays with him. She told me that when he hears me unlock the door he goes and gets in his bed. I guess it's his way of saying "see mommy I've been a good boy all day long."
