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BACKGROUND
We’re trying to devise a plan to train our new 1 yr old boxer for the crate, for her severe separation anxiety, potty training and to stop chasing our cat. She’s smart, snuggly, and very very sweet. We believe she can do it.
We have read/consulted the appropriate people, but all sources have said “don’t leave her alone unless you’re actively engaged in separation training, don’t leave her in the crate for longer than she’s comfortable, always keep an eye/leash on her at all times.
ISSUES
Twice a week we have no one to watch her for 8 hrs. We come home twice each day to pet her/take her out. Furthermore, because she chases the cat, we have to crate her at night.
QUESTION
How are we supposed to always stay in her comfort zone/only expand that comfort zone during active training if we have two days and every night were that’s not an option?
CONSIDERATIONS
Because she needs potty training/chases the cat, she can’t be roaming around at night. We can not hire a sitter/put her in doggy daycare. None of the rooms in our house have doors you can close. We can not lock the cat in a room somewhere.
it’s a tough dilemma. We just want to be sure she gets the training she needs/knows she’s loved in the process.
We’re trying to devise a plan to train our new 1 yr old boxer for the crate, for her severe separation anxiety, potty training and to stop chasing our cat. She’s smart, snuggly, and very very sweet. We believe she can do it.
We have read/consulted the appropriate people, but all sources have said “don’t leave her alone unless you’re actively engaged in separation training, don’t leave her in the crate for longer than she’s comfortable, always keep an eye/leash on her at all times.
ISSUES
Twice a week we have no one to watch her for 8 hrs. We come home twice each day to pet her/take her out. Furthermore, because she chases the cat, we have to crate her at night.
QUESTION
How are we supposed to always stay in her comfort zone/only expand that comfort zone during active training if we have two days and every night were that’s not an option?
CONSIDERATIONS
Because she needs potty training/chases the cat, she can’t be roaming around at night. We can not hire a sitter/put her in doggy daycare. None of the rooms in our house have doors you can close. We can not lock the cat in a room somewhere.