OK. WWYD in my position?
Rescue dog been with us 11 days. Lovely dog, I had a thread on separation anxiety, got loads of useful advice and am confident we can crack this given time, love and patience. He's already more confident around the house, doesn't always need to be in the same room as me, making great progress with desensitising work on the stairgate (he whimpers if I go upstairs for too long) - I can now reach halfway up the stairs and he wanders off into the lounge.
My main problem is, when I leave the house he whimpers and barks a few times, no matter who he is with. I am mainly leaving him with my mum and dad and they are able to eventually comfort him but its obviously causing distress when I go out of the door. He did it with my husband this morning when I left to do the school run.
I work 2 days a week in a school and enjoy my job, however I am worried that me leaving in the morning is going to set back progress with his anxiety. I do need a life and I don't want to be stuck at home forever, but I'm thinking if I asked to have a sabbatical until Christmas I could take things slowly without putting the dog in a position where he gets anxious.
I have no idea if my Head will agree to it, and I don't really know if its the right thing to do. I do know that even considering it makes me a crazy dog lady. But I want to do the right thing and put the effort in now so we have a calm relaxed dog in the long term.
What would you do in my position? Rational objective opinions needed please!
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ThisIsNotAIBUPeople · 09/10/2019 18:59
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