separation anxiety
Submitted by LilmsLola on July 24, 2012 - 5:03pmI have a 3 year old neutered male. He was easily house broken very young with few accidents. In the past 2 weeks he has pottied my carpet when i have left him. He really isnt used to me leaving him a lot as I work at home. On a normal day he usually goes where I go, but there are times when he must stay at home. When I am at home he never leaves my side, this includes when I am getting ready. He even lays outside the shower. Any hints on how to curb this current behavior??
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Pamela Stone
Why do you think the
Why do you think the accidents are due to separation anxiety, does he have any anxious symptoms? The "clingy" behavior you described, I think, is common among bullies and not necessarily separation anxiety. More info will help us help you :)
separation
When I am home he never thinks twice about not going outside to potty himself. Lately the weather is too hot for me to take him everywhere. I am first to admit there is a production on my part upo leaving and return which is not correct behavior on my part. I know its not medical as he just had annual exam and Doc says he is in great condition. He has never had any health problems, ( knock on wood). So my only thought was not wanting to be separated??
Pamela Stone
If you are sure he doesn't have a UTI...
I would confine him to a crate or small area when you are leaving. Give him a kong with peanut butter or something yummy and leave without any fanfare.