I have a six month old Weimaraner every time he is left alone he cries, barks chews carpet & furniture, we have tried leaving him the run of the majority of the house then in a confined area with treats but he still chews whatever he can!! He is left alone for 3 - 4 hours in the morning then I bring him to work with me in the afternoon. Has anyone got any suggestions?

We had this when we had a mastiff dumped on us. We had to be very careful not to make a big fuss about going out, wait five or ten mins before fussing her when we got back in, and the godsend was an aboistop collar which the dog warden lent us. It was like a miracle cure. We borrowed it for two weeks, and never used it again when Marsha came to pick it up. She has been an angel ever since. I dont have much experience with this problem, but this was the help (advice and practical) we got from the dog warden and it worked.
Good luck.

Hi Dana,
I have a 10month german shorthaired pointer and he is the same. Apparently both these breeds are prone to it, they like to be with people. But I think 3-4 hrs is alot for a six month puppy to be left. We put up an animal gate so Flynn could be left in the kitchen and breakfast room. But more than often he starts to cry and then eventually howls if you are more than a few minutes. So we started leaving him whilst we stayed in the house. We dont go back in the room if he is barking or howling, we reassure him and tell him he is a good boy. If he is quiet when we re-enter the room, praise him and sometimes give him a treat. When I had to go out for about 2hrs one day we came back to find he had chewed the carpet and underlay from all around the gate (which unfortunately also goes into the Hall,stairs and landing!!). Another good idea is to get a kong and fill it with some treats (i find cream cheese works a treat) or a couple of tasty snacks wedged into them usually keeps him occupied for a short time.
Good Luck, believe me I know how hard to is to get a bath (without the dog trying to jump in) and then try to blowdry your hair with a pointer trying desperately to get onto my knee!!.

We have a 9 month old border collie and up until one month ago she was exactly the same as your pup. However, without speaking too soon she seems to have stopped. We were told that she now accepts that we go out in the morning but will always come back to her. Hope your pup also stops soon.
LInda