What Yorkietalkjilly wrote really works well ! What I added with Charlie was to really drain his energy before starting to work on his anxiety. As the post above writes, it's all about desensitizing those triggers. Your dog is actually freaking out before you even leave your home. Just picking up your keys can do it. Here's a REALLY good book, or at least I thought so !
"I'll be Home Soon - How to Prevent and Treat Separation Anxiety" (by Patricia McConnell)
But, this is not something that will happen overnight. It takes time, and there will be set backs, but just keep at it !
Good luck ! |