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He is absolutely gorgeous! I can't believe he was deemed unadaptable!

I have a girl who has anxiety issues as well. It takes lots of time, patience and love...and time (oh I said that already).

Building their confidence, by teaching them commands (tricks) helps them to focus and have a "job". Make it fun, so he wants to "please" you. Peanut Butter Chips from the baking isle are terrific! They are small and yummy and will get him to focus on learning commands to please you.

There are also alot of great books to help as well.

intro and help
 

[QUOTE=keokis mom;3266106]Try not to get overwhelmed. When I first got Keoki at 6 months old he would panic and freak out when I left. There is an adjustment period that dogs got through when you first get them ( Keoki was 6 months old).

I do tend to freak out easily..:) i just reached the shelter today and they said he was owner surrendered, they people had him for 2 weeks and gave him away. he is 2 years old, so who knows where they got him from. his age is questionable also. he can't lift his leg very long to pee and my experience is a younger dog does that for a while. or maybe he was crated all his life and messed in his cage? who knows. I do see a small improvement. he just kind of whined low when i went shopping today. i left him in the bottom hallway, he had access to the two bedrooms and basement and hallway. he say by the door and whined low. but no barking or jumping. maybe crating is a scary issue for him from his past?

thank you for your words:)
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i know, can you believe that? yes, i want to put him into agility classes cause he can jump really high and is so funny. i should post a link up to his videos, he is silly.

ohh thank you, i will order that right now lol

Update on jobi
 

ok, so it has been three months now. Jobi no longer wjines and barks all day when i am at work, he does still follow me everywhere. he is funny and has chewed my watch, my neices doll and my socks. he is a food stealer and loves to go for walks, he also loves the snow. I discovered he knows how to "sit" and i taught him how to stay "down" and "up".He chases squirells now and steals people's food. He has gained 3 pounds and sleeps on my bed.

He is a bad likkle dog lol and is trying to tear apart my pajamas as i write.

thanks guys. Agility classes will have to wait, he is going to obedience after christmas.


see him here:

So this is Jobi

cherry, jobi and kyia

So cute! Glad that he is doing better! Bless him and you too!

My little Peyton does not like being alone. Today I got him a heated bed and a heartbeat pillow and it seemed to work really well when I had to leave him this afternoon.

heated bed? sweet, where did you get that? online? i am still looking for abed, he sleeps under the chair or on my bed.

Petsmart. it was about $50 I think. A little pricey, but when I saw him all curled up and snoozing happily it was worth it! It has a cord that is not easily chewed. I put it in the crate and he has no access to the cord at all that way.

The little pillow was about $10. He rested his little head on it. So sweet!

I should mention that he sleeps with me at night and is usually in my lap when I am home. I just needed something for when I am away.

petsmart
 

i love petsmart, especially since they stopped selling animals..i will look this weekend:)

thanks

I too have a rescue Yorkie (mix-he's a Schnorkie) whom has separation anxiety, among many other issues-rescues are hard-I never shame people for shying away from them, neither should anyone whom doesn't know you can get a really messed up bundle of love-they are worth all the hard work, but the hard work is NOT for everyone! After MUCH trial and error here's what I found through research (hours and hours) and what also actually worked for us...
1. Mellow Mut by Dogswell Use this in conjunction with #2 & 2 1/2 MELLOW MUT® It is homeopathic, organic and the chicken is free range-plus it is the cheapest safe alternative. Scoobers ate an entire bag by accident) I called the vet they said to make sure he gets plenty of water, eats like normal and then laughed and suggested I put on some cartoons for him-too much will only literally make them "stoned" like from the chamomile in it.
2. GET A PLAY YARD-NORTH STATES SUPERYARD XT~ 6-PANEL PLAY YARD BABY GATE is an inexpensive one you can find at Costco, Target or online and is just as comparable to expensive ones specifically for dogs-I also like these on eBay-search soft play yard for-Pet Dog Cat In/Outdoor Tent Soft Exercise Pen Play Yard- they have them in green, pink, blue and red...but they can be escaped from with relative ease for some dogs.
2 1/2. GET A CRATE, if the play yard fails get a crate-sorry for those who don't like them but safety can be a serious issue for dogs with separation anxiety-they can harm themselves scratching, biting at the door, or just running around frantically, etc. Make sure the crate is SUPER LARGE-often being in a smaller area eases anxiety as it creates a den although, I would really recommend a play over a crate if you can though. Crates can be a cage for a dog that is not accustomed to them-but they are much safer for dogs whom escape play yard and have anxiety issues. Make sure you get a really super comfy pad for the crate, but again if you have potty issues a play yard would be best as you can fit a potty pad (even news paper) in a play yard better than a crate.
3. In conjunction with the above, consult a behaviorist-I also love to watch Cesar Milan and Victoria Stilwell, ( I know cheesy right but hey they're on national TV so you can watch them too, and if I quoted the behaviorist I worked with here you'd be like who huh?) but they both leave out the above advice in specifics, like they touch on medication not SAFE alternatives and they show themselves using play yards and crates but when questioned they only talk about behavioral adjustment practices...
Dogs with Separation Anxiety, Ask Victoria Stilwell : Animal Planet
5 Tips for Separation Anxiety | www.cesarsway.com

It is wonderful to hear that he is doing great.
I love his videos and it warms a heart to see how far he has come since you first posted.. Hes a lucky guy that you saved him. I think hes adorable.

I know that separation anxiety is hard to cope with.
Leaving the house and coming back in a little wile is a nice way to let him know that you are not leaving for a long time. You can do that when you go shopping or when you are taking the garbage out. Go out and again in the house without making a big fuss about it. Gradually he will learn to feel safe. Don't feel sorry when you go out, he can sense that. Just act casual and be patience.
You need to make him independent and not more attached to you.

Maria

thank you, he has come far, thank God. he is a total ham! :animal-pa

[QUOTE=concretegurl;3351926]I too have a rescue Yorkie (mix-he's a Schnorkie) whom has separation anxiety, among many other issues-rescues are hard-I never shame people for shying away
hello,

thank you for your advice, i am not sure if you saw my "update" letter. he has mellowed out, i did buy a crate and a fenced in play area in the beginning, as well as limit his movement in the house ect. but now he does not need any of that. i wanted members to know his update since coming on here and feeling totally crazy in the beginning.:animal-pa