How to stop my dog from barking constantly when I leave her alone?

You need to acclimate Chewie gradually to your not being at home. Start by going to the door with a treat. Open the door and step outside, giving him the treat. Come back in. Repeat this a few times; then go out, treat, and shut the door for a second or two. Return and, if he's been quiet, praise and treat. Very gradually increase the time you are outdoors, and the distance from the house you go. Get him a Kong toy that you can fill with peanut butter (freeze overnight to make it last longer). Give that to him and leave, but be sure to return before he has finished his goodie. You should find that he is comfortable by himself for longer and longer periods. Good luck with this! If you need additional help, you can click on the prompt to initiate a consult.

Begin with crating her for very short periods of time. Gradually increase that time as she acclimates. This will take time and requires patience and consistency. Offer a special toy or treat as a distraction. Praise and reward her as she acclimates. A pheromone product, such as the Adaptil collar or DAP plug in diffuser, may help to decrease anxiety. This same method can be used to acclimate her to your absence. Additionally, you can prepare to leave several times daily then put everything away and stay or actually leave. Upon your return, ignore Lily Belle for 15 minutes or until she is calm. Do not make a big deal about coming or going. Consider a pet day care program or having a dog walker visit during the day. At her age, she should not be crated for more than 5 hours before being let out to relieve herself. This time can increase as she matures. The general rule is 1 hour of crate time per month of age plus an additional hour.

If this is a temporary situation I would suggest you get a citronella bark collar. I think that may work to curb the barking in the short term. Of course, if this dog is going to be a long term resident I would suggest you work with a professional dog trainer. The trainer could help you determine the dog's triggers and work with you on how to resolve them. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Poor pup! This is an issue for many dogs in hotel rooms. You can try leaving her with a long-lasting treat such as a Kong toy stuffed with peanut butter to help keep her busy and encourage her to settle. You could also try a DAP pheromone collar along with a natural calming supplement like Zylkene or Composure to see if this helps.

You will need to do it gradually. Begin by leaving for one or two minutes, then returning. Gradually increase the amount of time you are out. Use a special toy or treat to be given only when you leave. Pick it up upon your return. Don't make a big deal about leaving or returning. If Eli is overly excited when you return, ignore him for 15 minutes or until he settles down. Be patient and be consistent.

Most people make the mistake of leaving their dogs for the first time without regard to how long they'll be gone. This can lead to separation anxiety. It is best to begin by leaving for, literally, a second or two. The dog will not have had time to work herself up into a frenzy yet. Come back in and greet her happily. Do this several times; then gradually increase the time you are out in 10 second increments; keep lengthening your time away. If you find her anxious when you come in, go back to the amount of time you were able to remain out without upsetting her. You can also use a Kong toy filled with peanut butter (be sure it's not made with xylitol). For a longer play session, freeze the Kong with the snack in it. She will begin to associate your going out with a goody, which will make it pleasureable.

A lot of this will take time for her to understand you will keep coming back. You can also make sure to leave a shirt or something with your scent to help provide comfort. You can try a white noise machine or music to leave on to help. In extreme cases you can talk to your vet about anxiety medicines