Seperation Anxiety - Reassurance Needed!

[NicoleJwalton1994]

I completely understand what you're going through. I have a 10 month old Siberian Husky who has major separation anxiety. He starts to whine as soon as I walk out the door. We got a cat which helped a little for a while, now he doesn't really care. Back to whining instantly. Last week I went to take a shower and left him in my bedroom, he whimpered the whole time and I came back with a torn up mattress. We have been working with him now. Unfortunately when he's left alone for too long he destroys things so we got a crate plenty big enough for him. Every day we have been putting him in the crate for a little bit and increasing the time. I have seen an improvement already. At first he cried as soon as he was locked in the crate, now it actually take him a while to begin whining! Of course he is all over us as soon as he is let out but I really think it is helping! (:

[LeonilCraig]

Spend some time with him and then leave once again... return and once again reward him with affection.

[Steve Wisley]

I used to have an Australian named Barney. Remember, the pup is still young. If you can, try spending periods of time away from him in increasing lengths of time. I think the crating is a good idea to start training for with a young pup. Dogs are pack animals and they feel the pack has deserted them when left alone, so be patient.