Reply #43: I have had dogs all my life [View All]

[caty]

and I agree with thinkingwoman. Also, don't make a big deal out of your coming and goings. Don't say goodbye when you leave. Just walk out the door. Same thing when you come home. Just walk in and don't fuss over your dog when you come in. If you make your coming and goings a big deal, it becomes a big deal to your dog. Let you dog out before you go to bed, but wait 30 minutes or so after you let him in before you go to bed. Again, don't make a big deal out of bedtime.