We have a new puppy and I'm just seeking advice on separation anxiety.
I don't mean the going to work kind - I mean the 'puppy is on one side of the baby gate, human is on the other' kind. He will cry and whimper until someone goes back through the gate. The only time he's been left is when someone needs to leave him to go to the loo.
I know he's just a young baby who's just left his family. He's had 48 hours of love and attention...but the second someone goes on the other side of the baby gate (puppy side has loads of room - big kitchen, crate which he loves, access to garden, toys, kongs, radio on etc) and he'll be very sad and anxious.
He came from a lovely family home where he was well socialised and looked after (ie. not a puppy mil!). I guess he's just always had his litter mates as company up till now.
Does anyone have good tips for how to get him to slowly not feel anxious when someone goes on the other side of the gate? He's absolutely fine as long as there's a human on his side.
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Puppy first 48 hours - advice on separation anxiety
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CoffeeAddictionUnderway · 08/05/2016 11:48
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