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Miss Belle do you have any neighbors that would want your dog to keep them company while you're gone? Are there any nursing homes around you that allow pets to visit? Here I know of two senior centers and 4 nursing homes that basically run a free pet daycare. You drop your pet off and he/she gets to visit with their residents. They are on a first come first serve basis. But they have found it's very beneficial to the seniors involved and in the case of a pup like your's that has such separation anxiety I'm sure he would benefit too.
If none already offer a program like this you could ask around and see if any places near you would be willing to start such a program. It sounds like your pup having someone to keep him busy while you're gone would help alleviate a lot of stress right now. Hugs and good luck to you.
Also for what it's worth tell your BF that he's making the same mistake I did. By separating the dog from you he's basically making Shiloh's worst fear come true. It only will make the anxiety worse. My mom's dog clings to me like a leech. Irritates the poop outta me. The more she senses that I'm irritated the more nervous she becomes the more she clings vicious cycle. If I put her in the garage to get some peace she just whines and mopes. The next time she sees me it's 1000% worse. I got her chew toys and a busy ball to give her something to do other than cling to me. Also when my GF dumped her chihuahua on us it got a lot better because she had a buddy. She's better but still a stage 3 clinger and if I find a cure I will definitely let you know.
Last edited by Raindropvampire; Aug 20, 2014 at 02:32 AM.
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