My wife got a mini Australian Shepherd a couple years before we started dating. The dog is about 6 now. She’s very chill with my wife, but whenever I try to leave the house she completely loses it—barking like crazy, biting my ankles to try to pull me back inside, even pushing the door closed before I can open it.
My wife suggested I start a routine before leaving, like sending her to “place” and giving her treats right before I head out. Is that generally the recommended way to handle something like this?
I’m assuming I’d need to do it every time I leave, even if it’s just stepping out for a minute to check the yard. If anyone has dealt with something similar, how long did it take before your dog got comfortable with you leaving? We’ve read that she might just see me as unpredictable and is trying to guard/control the situation.
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