I just adopted a 6 yr old Dutch shepherd/lab mix male. He’s a dear, sweet dog but I’m worried. I work 3-12 hour shifts a week but get a dog walker to come every one of those 3 days. I’ve had Ben one week and this morning I came home to a huge bathroom mess, which is new for him. I walk him 3 times a day and feed him twice. I can’t crate him for 12 hours a day. I’m already in love with this sweet soul and don’t want to take him back to the shelter. However, I can’t have this happening either, it’s causing me great anxiety and worry. I do what I can to prevent separation anxiety but I’m desperate. My previous dog didn’t have any of these issues.
