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Originally Posted by Beastiephile
I want him to be happy, so I give him all my time and attention
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There's the crux of your problem. He needs to know limits and understand that he's more than capable of being by himself for periods of time. He's used to mommy and likes being with mommy. Now, he needs to understand mommy has things to do without him AND that he's going to live through it.
First step is to not rush to him when he cries. Give him a treat and tell him he's a good boy, then leave him alone. When he cries, talk to him, but do not go to him. Keep that up for a while. Tell him you're busy, that you're doing things and you know he's there. Then, when it's time for him, take him out and praise him for being a good boy. Eventually, he'll get used to the routine and calm his feathers down.
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