[gemy]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Again, as I said in a previous post, one must look at dogs as individuals. That is why there are dog trainers and dog behaviorist. The latter looks at what is behind the actions....something that is so important when you are dealing with issues. Dog trainers tend to be more rigid. Nothing wrong with that but it won't help in the case of a pup like the OP has. Not all puppies whine and cry when left alone. You have to find what works for each one and sometimes it is rehoming.

Yes Linda sometimes re homing. But not before the OP has done all they can with this dog. Which is why I recommended a dog behaviourist. They asked for advice to help to see if there was something they could do with whinning and barking. Not an unusual request here. He mentioned at times he kenneled the dog and that he wants to be able to go RVing. Not an unreasonable statement. He was disappointed in his dog response to Rving. Maybe he did too much too soon. So counsel to back it up - to de sensitize this dog to separation.

I am a dog trainer (of my own dogs) and my trainer is always adapting training to the dog team. We have done together so many different things in response to my dog*s actions and responses. And while I tend to agree with your generalization not all dog trainers are the same. Some actually are flexible and creative with training.