Robin wrote in news:robinxjoy-1E3D6C.12475127102004
@news.west.cox.net:

This is the problem. I work at home. That's the good news so I can be
with her most of the time (she has separation anxiety).

I work at home too. (There are several of us here.) My theory is that I
have the luxury of being hyper-sensitive to whether or not he's getting
enough attention precisely because I'm home with him all day and hear him
snoring on the couch while I'm working. I'm constantly struggling with
myself about whether or not he's getting enough attention or exercise.

We recently started running together every day, so exercise isn't my worry,
but attention is.

So several times a day I'll give him 5-minute sessions of attention,
whether it's brushing (even though he doesn't need it), or making him do a
bunch of downs and stays for treats, or taking him outside for 5 minutes to
toss a ball in the back yard, or getting on the bed together while I clean
his ears or clip his nails.

Cate