My Boxer Puppy and Seperation Anxiety

Since your dog is still pretty young, he has that puppy still in him. I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving him at home alone either. You might come home and everything is torn to shreads. I wouldn't worry about him too much, you have to protect the things you have. I would try and put him in a cage at night so you don't have to lose any sleep over it. Sounds like your dog does have some seperation anxiety, since he doesn't eat or drink when you're gone. That will go away hopefully. If you leave him alone for a few hours, keep him in the cage and keep his food and water in there then I think he'll grow out of it. It will take some time though. There's not a lot you can do to pay more attention to him until school is out for the summer. You have to work to survive and you need to get your education. He'll adapt to your lifestyle.

I have found these tips on a dog's website. I hope these might be of some help. [i] Try to make your arrivals and departures very boring and low-key. Don't make a big fuss over saying hello and goodbye. Be very casual and up-beat. Try to make interactions with your dog on your terms, not his. You pet him, treat him, or play with him when you want, and not when he asks for it. Get your dog used to your getting-ready-to-leave cues, like picking up keys and jacket. Go through these actions repeatedly during the time when you're staying home, without actually leaving. If your dog has already learned to associate his fears with your departure cues, it will take a lot of repetitions before the dog will get it. Give your dog more exercise. A tired dog is a good dog! A dog can sleep most of the day if he's tired enough. Give your dog something to do while you're gone! Don't draw attention to forbidden objects just before leaving - in other words, don't straighten up or point out the items that you don't want the dog to chew. Consider crating your dog Consider taking your dog to doggie daycare or to a friend's house [/i]

my boxer used to chew up everything and get into the garbage when i left. She is about 2 now and shes a spoiled brat. But after smackin her but a few times she got the point and hasn't done it in a really long time. Im not saying like spank your dog but just like a swat on the but or nose cuz i always feel bad after i get mad at my dog cuz shes the sweetest dog in the world and she just misses us when we leave but just give your little guy sometime...he'll eventually get the picture. Good Luck!