We went through this when our baby chi came home and then again with my new maltese rescue. Reward the good behavior and don't be afraid to get a little loud with the NO when he starts to get wound up. In my opinion it was to late after it escalated. I would use the kennel/crate no matter what because in the end they do feel safe like in their den and do not let him out until he is quiet. We ended up using the tv as a distraction or pacifier a couple of times at night and had good results with it.
PS She loves animal planet. > > ** > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > *From:* [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > *On Behalf Of *tabascojackpepper > *Sent:* Sunday, April 15, 2007 10:16 PM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* [Chihuahuas] Separation Anxiety > > Anyone have some tips on getting someone over this? > > He's NOT ok alone. It doesn't have to be us, but it has to be someone. > He's NOT ok in his kennel alone -- makes more noise than when he's > free-range. > His kong only works to distract him momentarily -- he goes from Kong > to the door, snuffling > under it and whining. At first, it's just small (we call it under his > breath whining) but then it > slowly builds to the point where it sounds like someone is pulling off > a hind leg. > > We've slowly worked from less than 3 minutes for him to get loud to > about 10 mintues. > > Love him, but I'd like to get away from him and do some distinctively > human things without > having to pay for babysitting. > > How do we fast track this? > > Nikki > > " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
