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Thanks for the update. Glad to hear things are improving at night. Keep up the great work and continue working on the departure exercises and build the time up slowly. Keep in mind that the rule of thumb is once a dog can be comfortable for 30 - 45 minutes you can generally assume that they have reached...

It is great that that you are working on this now, rather than waiting until the situation gets worse. One aspect that jumps out at me is the need to really focus on socializing your puppy properly. I have worked with many Min Pins and (you probably know) they are usually very high strung and can be...

It is great that you are thinking about this early to avoid problems. With any newly adopted dog it is important to focus on keeping her calm to prevent rehearsal of anxiety which could lead to persistent behaviors. Here are some suggestions, and please ask if you need more assistance. Talk to your neighbors...

I recently rescued a 5 year old Chessie (about 8 days ago). Overall the transition has been going well and in working with Jeff we are trying to ensure that separation anxiety and other bad habits don't occur. Tonight, I came home and for the first time heard my dog barking. Not a non-stop barking...

You are doing all the right things, and I can suggest a few more. It is not uncommon for a newly adopted dog to be a bit anxious and have a schedule that is a bit out of whack. There is a lot to be said for dogs needing some time to acclimate to a new environment. Think about his life in the last three...