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Dependent dogs often develop anorexia type behavior when they are left all on their own. I'd type in 'independence training for dogs' in Google Search, research, read and learn various ways to gradually teach your dog how to become more independent, less needy of his people by developing a sense of self-worth and independence. There are dozens of novel ways. A more self-assured dog is usually a happier, better-behaved, healthier dog.

Crate-training your dog to stay in his very own crate, his own little, private, safe den by luring your dog into the open crate by tossing in juicy tidbits, loads of verbal praise when he goes into it on his own and getting him used to staying in the crate with a loaded kong toy and gradually closing the door for very brief, ever increasing periods of time, then loads of praise, treats for time spent in the crate is a good start. Teaches your dog that being apart from you in his very own crate, away from you even if you briefly leave the room, isn't devastating and his world won't end if he's not always with one of his people.