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   "Shelly"  wrote in message   
   news:g23cgb$r42$1@registered.motzarella.org...   
   > lynch.craig@gmail.com wrote:   
   >   
   >> we   
   >> are starting the "practice leaves" Where we leave for 5 mins come back   
   >> 10 mins etc. but still continues,   
   >   
   > Five minutes is too long.  Start with 15 or 30 seconds.  Just go out the   
   > door, very matter of factly.  Don't say goodbye to the dog, don't make a   
   > big deal out of it.  Don't even acknowledge him.  Come back in the same   
   > way.   
   >   
   > Go slowly.  When the dog is reliably good with you being gone for 15   
   > seconds, move up to 20 seconds.  Yes, this *will* take time, which I   
   > realize is not on your side.  You should probably consult with a good vet   
   > or behaviorist to discuss anti-anxiety meds and crating, not as permanent   
   > solutions, but as temporary tools to get the situation under control.   
   >   
   >> any further ideas how to help this   
   >> situation, the dog has been spoilled by my girlfriend as when she got   
   >> him was very very timmid.   
   >   
   > This may be part of the problem.  Spoiling a timid dog doesn't do the dog   
   > any favors, because it rewards him for being fearful.  The best advice I   
   > got for dealing with my own fearful dog was to either laugh at her when   
   > she got scared, or to completely ignore it.   
   >   
   >> but it is getting to the point when we are   
   >> looking at being evicted by the landlord if the howling continues as   
   >> the neighbour has had enough, any responce will be greatly welcomed.   
   >   
   > Oh boy.  I don't envy you!  First, I'd talk to the neighbor.  I'd   
   > apologize, then explain that the dog has separation anxiety and that you   
   > are working to solve the problem.   
   >   
   > Janet gave some good advice.  The only thing I can really add is that   
   > you'll need patience.  Separation anxiety is something that doesn't get   
   > cured overnight.  It takes time, consistency, patience, and sometimes   
   > medication.   
   >   
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