I need help..Joey problem~

[kt_luvs_kitties]

Thank you so much for this advice. I will start trying this ASAP. I will update to let you know what happens. This sounds like a good solution. I am glad to know that you had this problem as well as that it did not last forever!

But I just felt like I was training him wrong. Thank you again!

[WELOVESPUPPIES]

Your welcome. You have to remember you got him early too...so you ARE his mommie. There is always an attachment I think with chis to one person more than anyone else. But Chopper did get better and so will Joey. Good luck and please give that little cutie a kiss from me.

[CountryWolf07]

Aww.. that breaks my heart to see the little guy suffering separation anxiety! He will be alright, he just needs to realize you're not leaving him for good.. give him a little kiss on the nose from me.

[Catty1]

Here's a link from our local Humane Society on separation anxiety. Hope it gives you some good information.

http://www.cochranehumane.ca/html/resources/sepanx.htm

[dukedogsmom]

Dasher had severe separation anxiety. You can do small things like putting on shoes like you're going to leave, then sitting back down. Also, carrying around your car keys everywhere. Leave for short amounts of time, even if it's just five minutes. Also, when you leave, don't make a big production out of saying goodbye. Just calmly get your things and walk out. Don't pet him before you leave. I've found that giving a treat before leaving works well for Dasher. I keep him in my bedroom when I'm gone and I do make a big fuss about the treat he's getting. Now he's happy when I leave because he knows he's going to get a prized Milk Bone. I hope some of this helps. I know it's hard to ignore him like that but if you pet him and sweet talk him at that time, it only encourages the behaviour.