Gesture Leaving - 5 seconds is all it takes...

[zzzzzzz0000]

I have a dog which is 9 months old, I have had him for 1 month. When I leave the room even for a few seconds he whines and whimpers and is even worse when he is in his crate, he tries to get out. He is very noisy and upsetting neighbours.

I have tried covering his crate so he cannot see but he still knows when i leave the room, no matter how quiet I am. I have left clothes with my scent on them near crate but he still knows. How does he know if he cannot see me leave and can smell my scent.

[DogListenerTraining]

This will definitely help - remember the key thing is to pay no attention to the pup when you come out. Of course there are other things you can do to help you - reading The Dog Listener by Jan fennell tells you what they are. Be aware that having a puppy that young can cause issues, but you can minimise those problems with our help.

[GeorgyyyC]

Will this work with an 8 week old puppy?? I can't even go to the bathroom without him screaming the house down

[strangerxxx]

You explained it well. good work !