Hey everyone,
I recently adopted Luna (8 weeks old). Every time I leave the room or go to work, she starts howling and chewing the door frame. It’s breaking my heart, and I’m worried it will get worse. I’ve tried leaving a toy or playing some music, but she seems more frantic. Any tips for easing her separation anxiety?
Kum KumEnlightened
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I totally get how tough this is! When I first brought Max home, he’d panic every time I stepped outside. What really helped was crate training him with comfy bedding and a favorite toy inside. I started by sitting near the crate until he felt relaxed, then slowly moved farther away over several days.
Also, try leaving her with a stuffed KONG filled with peanut butter—it becomes her go-to comfort snack and distraction. Short “practice departures” help too: walk out for just a minute, come back in calmly, and gradually build up.
Background noises like soft radio chatter can mimic human presence. Most importantly, keep your arrivals and departures low-key—no big fuss.
Hang in there! With patience and small steps, Luna will learn that you always come back.