im kinda new to this dog world i just adopted a 4 year old dog from a co worker for the kids he's a great dog very friendy loves the kids but when we leave to go to work and them to school he begins shaking and tremberling scratching the dog gate and i almost think hes does it for hours because hes wore out by the time we get home is this normal and what can i do to make him feel at home when we are not home o yea the tv and music doesnt work

If the above post by Raggs doesn't work you may want to look into doggie day care. It sounds like seperation anxiety and he may do well going a couple of days a week being around other dogs, getting some exercise and company so he is not alone all day. Check and see if you have any in your area and take him in for a day or two to see how he makes out. If he is still experiencing the anxiety while he is there they should be able to give you some tips on what you can do. Dogs with seperation anxiety seem to do well in day care. Good Luck I know its hard leaving watching him shaking and trembling. Was someone home with him all day at his previous home?

My dog does that, it's as if she thinks I'm not coming back. It baffles me, and I feel so sorry for her.

thanks for all of the great advice its been about two months now and browser is doing great we purchased a crate and it worked great he still has his moments were he wants to be a baby but for the most part when we leave he walks in on his own and lays down i do have one ? how long do i need to crate him? it seems a bit cruel to have him hold it for 8 or even ten hours