[aweitzm1]

I need advice. Since I have been working from home and rarely away from Bella and Thumper they have gotten separation anxiety from me. Even if I am only a few feet from them.

Bella is worse than Thumper. Thumper will just shake but Bella will bark constantly until I give her attention.

I usually always pet her for a few minutes but her barking has hindered my work. When I am on a call or trying to concentration she is always barking. I cannot get her to stop. I allow her to sit on my lap while I work. However, there are times I need her to be quiet when I am on a client call or when I need both hands to type an email.

I am not sure what to do. I tell her to stop in a stern but calm voice. She does for a minute or two but will start up again.

After a long day of work I have to take Tylenol because I have a headache from her barking. I love her dearly but I am reaching my tipping point. I don't want to yell at her as she is just too sweet.

Would love some training techniques. I have used the spray can "No Bark" but Thumper is deathly afraid of the sound and will hide for over 24 hours straight if I spray it. Any other suggestions.