anxiety update....and will it pass the Dexter test?

I'm going to be very honest....we have been horrible at practicing with our pup lately. Dexter is still drooling immensely. So, yesterday we began again from scratch. We left for 5 minutes to sit in the car and came back and ignored him for about 5 mins and let him out. There was a lot of drool...A LOT!

Today Brandon practiced with him for about 7 minutes but couldn't find his Kong so he left him with nothing. It did not go well haha . Dexter immediately began barking. We're going to practice again in about a half an hour.

We're trying to build up to leaving him for a half an hour. This takes a lot of time and as I'm relearning again A LOT of patience.

I really contemplating getting another dog but after a lot of thought, I don't think that will fix a problem.

This training process worked well the last time. We think something may have caused him to have a little bit of a relapse. Now that I think of it we had a few really windy days and I think he may now associate the crate with the storm/noises from the wind.


I'm certain we can help him again but it's going to take a while. We are sticking to it and we'll continue to track his progress. Let's call this officially the second Day 2 the haha


Two practices of leaving Dexter for 5 minutes. Copious amounts of drool.

Now for a new segment?

Can Dexter wreck it?

Today I stopped by this AMAZING local pet supply store called Golden Tails!
What did we pick up?

All natural dog chews! Antler chews! www.petchoicepharma.com

How does he like it?

LOVES IT! So far just a few minor chew marks and its keeping him entertained. I think it's even tired him out.