Coton de Tulear with extreme anxiety at bedtime and during the night

by Fran
(North Carolina )

Our Coton, Bailey, is two years old and before two months ago, went to bed with no problems. He slept in his bed and didn’t get up until 7-7:30; no noises at all!

Now he fears going to bed and is reluctant to go into the bedroom. His bed is on the floor beside ours. Last night he got up with me during the night and shivered and cried when I was going back to bed. He grabbed my legs in an effort to keep me from going to bed. This has been going on for two months.

We are at a loss! There is no precipitating event we can think of. He has always had separation anxiety but we have infrequently left him no longer than a couple of hours and placed him in the master bath along with toys, treat puzzles, water, bed, etc. Please help!