His rooming situation may have a LOT to do with his behavior. Also, how old was he when you got him? If he wasn't at least 10-12 weeks old, he didn't have time to learn his manners from mom and his littermates. (I found this out after I got Rocco at 8 weeks, but all turned out fine). Bottom line is, if he is not allowed to interact with the family during daily routines, how is he supposed to learn what is expected? And if you have spare time with him, why are you in the room and not in the house somewhere with him? That's the teaching opportunity for behavior, potty training, etc. Baby gates work wonders if you can manage it. Maybe while you are cooking dinner you can gate him into the kitchen with you? Or gate him into the family room with you at night? They are just like skin babies in the manner of needing to be taught proper behavior and acceptable social interaction, so being behind glass while everyone carries on around him just won't cut it. He needs to be a part of the family on a regular basis.
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