 Separation Anxiety
I have a 17 week old yorkie boy who's been with us two weeks. I have not been able to leave him alone for more than 20 minutes. He immediately cries and chews his playpen when I'm still here. His pen is filled with lots of chews, toys, treats, etc. If I leave the house he howls. I can't even go to the bathroom without him following me. Today, he was up chewing and playing until 10:30, then I took him on an 1 1/2 hour walk. I gave him a pig ear, a chew, a bone with cream cheese, and a kong with treats, put him in his pen and sat down to my coffee. He lost interest quickly and started crying. I'm at my wits end. The breeder said he was well socialized, but I think that just means he was around his siblings and adult dogs a lot. He was never alone. Any suggestions? BTW, the breeder says she won't take him back, even though its in the contract. Is think he just needs a home with playmates, and I can't provide that. My previous yorkie didn't mind being alone at all. He doesn't even like to be alone in the house with my husband. Help! |