[Lolasmom1211]

Originally Posted by windwalker

Crate or pen her when you leave, you need to deal with this now as it can lead to other behavior problems if not. Crate her before you start your leaving preps, her favorite toy. I would get her used to the crate again before using it for leaving, never throw her in the crate. Use a cookie or toy to get her to go in by herself, saying some word such as "Crate", after a few times, close the door for a few minutes, increasing time till she gets used to it. After a few days, crate her for short trips to store or whatever.


Force yourself to get up early, and walk her for 30 minutes, crate her, get your shoes on, say "I'll be back" and go. She will whine but get used to it in a few days and go to sleep. Make sure the Crate/Pen is big enough, 3'x2' or more.


This is not a dog problem, the dog is feeding off you even if you do not realize it. Many bad Dog actions develop over time as a result of some sub conscious human action, the human does not even know they are doing it. Find a trainer that knows and deals with separation issues. It can be fixed if you want to fix it, but ignoring it can lead to serious other problems.


If you want to "Med" it (Bad Idea IMO), have Vet show you how to insert pill and start swallow action. Dogs are not born with Separation Anxiety, they develop it from their owners

I respectfully disagree with you. I have been seeing an animal behaviorist for 2 years with my rescue. There are very few board certified animal behaviorists in the country (approximately 50) and for sure very few in Texas. She is a board certified veterinarian that went back and added 2-3 years of rigorous, advanced training program in behavior specialty - much like human psychology. Crating is not the answer for anxiety and can make the problem worse. Each case needs to be looked at and dealt with. Some anxiety disorders are most definitely in an animals genetic make-up. I think in this case your pups problem may be increased by crating her. Just my opinion, I'm certainly no expert. I would consult a vet I trusted and/or a behaviorist, not necessarily a trainer. This problem, unfortunately, may continue to get worse. My Nash's did until I sought professional help. He is now doing fine. Good luck.