Moving and separating two dogs

Question
Hi.  I have recently gone through a pretty nasty breakup where we had two dogs involved.  One is mine, and the other is his, but they have been together since they were only weeks old.  Of course, our only option was to separate them - my dog (Tucker) has allergies and needs special care, and there was no way he was going to let me take both of them.  

Since I moved to a smaller apartment without a fenced-in yard, I've had to go back to crating Tucker during the day.  It's been over 6 months since the last time he was crated, and he's never been alone before.  I crated him yesterday morning for about 3 hours and he did fine.  This morning, I crated him for about 4 hours, and when I got home he had urinated all in the crate.  I took him out before I crated him, and I took him out again when I got home.  He went both times.  

I don't know if its nerves or panic or what is causing this.  Even when he was a puppy he never had an accident in the crate.  Is there anything I can do to make this easier on him?  Or should I give up and give him to my ex so he can be a familiar environment with the other dog?  I don't want to give him up.  I love him so much, and he is the only thing I have left, but I also can't let him be miserable.  Please help!

Sincerely,
Michelle  

Answer
Hi Michelle!

So sorry to hear about your recent breakup,I know that it must be very hard for you as well as your pet. We sometimes don't realize that dogs scense turmoil and stress just as we do.A breakup along with his move to a new home and the seperation of the other dog can cause alot of confusion for Tucker. Just like humans, He will adjust to these changes in time and return to his old self once again. You need to keep on trying and be very patient with him, try to reasure him when he is left alone, maybe leave some music or the T.V. on so its no to quiet for him and praise him for all the good things he does. Most of all give him lots of love and attention. Trust me he will adjust to the new changes around him, don't give him up he needs you just as much as you need him! Good luck and keep me posted! Sending wagging tails your way!  Nicole!