My puppy is about 14 weeks old ( I have had him for a month). I put him in his crate when I leave and he has been suffering from separation anxiety. At first he was fine but in the last couple of weeks it has become progressively worse. Yesterday, he actually managed to get out of his crate (we have a wire one). I have already incorporated some of the ideas I read about here such as trying to get him used to triggers of leaving, keys etc. He had actually been fine in the crate while I was home (however he really would only go in if I was vacuuming or something) otherwise he tends to go in when I am gone. Now of course we have backtracked and he is starting to get very anxious in the crate when I am home too! I have read that exercising can help because it will tire them out. However, that is another problem. He will not go for a walk. We get a couple houses away, he sits down, starts to whine and will not budge! As soon as I turn around, he can't get home fast enough. I don't have to leave him for more that 4 hours a day ( I can also come home inbetween that short span of time) however, the work schedule does vary from day to day.
Ok, so I need help with separation anxiety and getting him to go for a walk, lol. Your imput is greatly appreciated.
