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  • My dogs sleep with me. I really don't see that as a contributing issue.
    What I would do is get the b used to being alone is short time frames. As you have time, you can do it.
    That is, leave him inside, go outside and come back in. Make it very short, 1 min or less.
    slowly increase this time until its just a matter of routine.
    Keep the coming and going very low key, like you were going out to p/u the mail or
    put the laundry in the washer. Just routine, I will be right back.
    I dont' have time to find the whole printout, but will try to do it this afternoon for you.
    It does take some time, and it does work.

  • @sharronhurlbut:

    My dogs sleep with me. I really don't see that as a contributing issue.
    What I would do is get the b used to being alone is short time frames. As you have time, you can do it.
    That is, leave him inside, go outside and come back in. Make it very short, 1 min or less.
    slowly increase this time until its just a matter of routine.
    Keep the coming and going very low key, like you were going out to p/u the mail or
    put the laundry in the washer. Just routine, I will be right back.
    I dont' have time to find the whole printout, but will try to do it this afternoon for you.
    It does take some time, and it does work.

    I agree. My B sleeps on my bed and he hasn't developed any issues really.

    Just like with humans and anxiety/phobias, you need to use gradual exposure. This is why I got in the habit of always excluding Kananga when I was doing chores around the house. When I went to go do laundry, I'd shut the door. But a few minutes later I would be back. During that time I'd hear him whimper a bit but he'd calm down right away.

    You can start by doing this and move up to completely leaving your home for short periods of time.

    I started this habit right away with him and have never really discontinued it. I think its a helpful exposure to let them know you'll always be back.

  • Sure shows the ""cat actions" that a b have been described to have. Great show!!!

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