Seperation anxiety of shih tzu ;

Question
Hello,

My family and I just adopted a 10 mo. old Shih tzu named Peaches on Saturday, 5-8-10.
She belonged to an elderly lady that had to be put into a nursing home the Thursday before we adopted her.  She is white and tan, 7 lbs. %26 13 ozs.  Supper sweet!  She has gone through a lot of changes in the past few days and she has become very attached to me.  We are trying to crate train her for during the day when I have to leave for short periods of time.  She seems to be ok sleeping in a covered crate beside our bed, but not any other time of the day.  Do you have any suggestions that could help her?
Thank you!

Answer
How about a laundry room or bathroom with a baby gate.  She may like the larger space.  Place her crate with the door open and place a baby gate at the doorway.  ( she will have more space but not the entire house)
Play a radio when you go out.

Make sure you place a shirt that you just had on, into the bedding area.  ( for your scent)

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Marie Peppers LPN MA
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