[Maximo]

I believe with age and maturity, and practice, it does get better. My boys are never home alone. However, last fall when dad was in the hospital, I had to leave the doggies alone for the first time. I videotaped them while I was gone and watched the video in fast forward. Teddy laid in his bed by the door, and Max stayed in his bed under my kitchen chair almost the whole time.

Recently, I have started working in my upstairs office late at night and leaving the dogs in the family room (because Teddy hates the office). They have gotten used to the "separation" and I think it is good for them.