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Originally Posted by canana   that would be my first recommendation too!
And second, whenever I leave my babies, I don't look at them (as hard as it is), but rather, I make them stay in a spot such as their bed and then I leave a treat-dispensing toy and give them the cue to "get it" when I'm at the door ready to leave. I've read that if you say bye and indirectly give them the "oh poor thing you have to be alone at home" vibes, they sense it and this adds to their anxiety. That's why I don't look at them and redirect their attention to the treat-toy.
I think if done in combination (1. getting them used to you being away by training them with the increasing 10 minute intervals and coming back; and 2. getting them to think it's a good thing, i.e. with treats, when you'r leaving) it'll greatly help with the anxiety. It has worked for me anyway! |
I don't make a fuss about leaving her. I don't even say bye. She sees me put my shoes on, grab my purse and keys and she starts jumping around like she's going too.