Hi, can you tell me what kind of med your vet put your dog on? I had to try three types of meds to get the one that actually helped my dog with her Separation Anxiety.

Ultimately, I used "clomicalm" (clomipramine is the generic). It really and dramatically improved her behavior, used in conjunction with behavior mod techniques. In the beginning, though, I did have to pair it with a mild tranqulizer for the mania. I used to video tape her, too, when i left. Just to get an idea of what her triggers were. It killed me to watch those tapes.

I, too, tried everything from behavior modification-only to hormonal "scenting" devices. I even tried a doggie chiropractor after a lady told me it might help her relax. (she seemed to love it, but it didn't help at all w/her SAD) Finally, I decided to try the meds.

I am not an expert, but I do know that meds can work if you give them some time and get the right one. And before someone tells you not to medicate your dog, realize that sometimes it is the only option. That was my problem--it became the option of "last resort" so to speak.

My husky had similar destructive tendencies. On top of that, she would also eat and swallow inedible objects, resulting in multiple surgeries for obstructions. Seriously, she ate GLASS and ROCKS. I, too, took her with me everywhere, to avoid the distress of SAD. I even took her to work until I was told I could not bring her any longer. I also tried "doggy day care", but unfortunately, she was booted for too-rough play.

Doggie day care is another idea you could try, if you haven't already.

She is now weaned off the medication, and is doing fine. I still crate her, because she still is moderately destructive left to her own devices. But honestly, I can say that it was the meds that finally made the ultimate difference. I'm glad my vet encouraged me to stay with it.

My vet, by the way, is not a "medicate" type of person. She even found me a "gentle" dog trainer to help with the behavior modifcation...everything I did was under her advice, and she is an exceptional vet. She's never given me bad advice. I absolutely trust her judgement. For what it is worth.