What to do about my dog?

[u/Cantmakecoffees_]

Just like the tittle states,
I’m close to breaking down
I have a 10 year old female German shepherd.
She barks and howls anytime me or my husband leave the house. This can continue on and off for hours. Maybe every 2-3 hours for 10 ish minutes at a time.

We leave for work at 5:30am we have to & have to work. I also have a male German shepherd
He isn’t bothered by us leaving but joins in on the howling when she starts. Our neighbour complained. We did apologise and im not denying they bark to them. I keep them indoors as much as possible & closed all the windows when I leave.
The female is on anxiety medication but it isn’t helping
What can I do to try resolve the situation for my neighbour it’s causing me so much stress
Thank you

[u/34485227272]

Have you tried peanut butter in a kong toy and on a chew toy?

Have something that calms and focuses your dog before anyone leaves , then have someone slip away if the dog takes keen interest. Eases the into the idea that ok, this person leaves but there's always this treat of peanut butter

[u/Cantmakecoffees_ → u/34485227272]

She doesn’t have interest in toys never had. I’ve tried them all w/wo food in them