She Cries when I go visit friends

I took my Maltese to my friends parents house this past weekend. I took her crate and for the most part she was a very good dog. The only problem was that when ever I left the room she would whine like crazy! This never happens at home. Everyone was loving on her and treating her very well. I had to tie her up so she would not run all over the very large house and get on the furniture, or have an accident. I was with her there in the kitchen for most of the time, and if I wasn't with her, someone el se was. She just went crazy when I left the room. She whined when she was in her crate too. The crate training is new for her. She is 7 years old. I guess because I'm the only one that has ever taken care of her, I have spoiled her.

What can I do so she will relax a little when I go back up there again? I really need help on this one. She just has to be with me ALL of the time - even when I take a shower in the bathroom!!HELP!!

• First off please do not tie the dog up at your friends house. I would crate her ONLY! I would also make sure that she can see you from in the crate. Would your friends mind if she was in the family room in her crate?? That way you can sit on the couch and she can not ruin anything but still hear and see you. I would also start teaching her the command "quiet" when she starts to whine. When she starts crying say NO! QUIET in a stern voice. Just like a command that you would use for sit, stay etc. If she starts to whimper again give the command again and praise her when she is quiet. Also by banging on the top of the crate if she is persistant and won't stop her yelling. You really do need to get her into obedience classes like we discussed before. Even if it is not the clicker training. Go and observe a class BEFORE you enroll in the class together. Ask the trainer many questions and then try it. She needs to depend less on you and take pride in herself by pleasing you with commands. Good Luck and hope this helped alittle!
  PUG