When you leave is it for long periods of time? If so, perhaps you could try leaving for 10-15 minutes several times throughout the day to get her used the notion of your being gone--and more importantly, returning! It sounds like she went from being with you 24/7 and having the run of the place to suddenly being all by herself in a big house, but crated and alone--quite the transition and her anxiety is understandable. Do you leave tv or radio on when you're gone? Have you put something of yours (sweatshirt, etc.) in her crate? These may help sooth her somewhat...Would it be possible to take your little girl with you on some of your jaunts? She definitely needs help and consideration and love and patience and understanding with adjusting to your absence. I mean, imagine, if before you had hip replaced (congratulations on your newfound mobility, by the way) someone came, picked up your baby girl and took her without you knowing how long she'd be gone or when she'd be back! Oh, yes---and now that you are able to go out, how about some nice long leisurely strolls with your girl; it's good for bonding and it will help to tire out your girl and will hopefully take some of the edge off her anxiety. She's definitely looking to you for reassurance. |