thejeromins, congratulations on your success. I, too, hope that eventually all medications will be stopped. My Jeffrey suffered from separation anxiety when we first got him. I truly was at my wits end. My solution? I got another dog. Although I didn't get the other dog (Bandit) as a companion for Jeffrey (that's another story) it made such a difference. They get along great, although Jeffrey does get jealous at times. When I'm at work he has a companion. I don't have the fraction of the problems. I congratulate you for dealing with the problem and not giving up as so many pet owners do. I know dealing with this was difficult. I'm ashamed to even remember some of the thoughts that went through my head when dealing with Jeffrey. You are a true dog's best friend.