A lot of people have been working from home during the COVID 19 pandemic. Many may have also got a new dog to keep them company. Your dog doesn't understand what's going on when you head back to the office, or get back into your routine. As far as they're aware, you're home all the time with them now. This is going to be a big adjustment for them! Here are some tips and tricks to help you and your dog avoid separation anxiety!
This whole problem can be avoided with a little preventive training. Even while owners are staying home with the puppy, they can gradually start to teach it how to stay alone. Here’s a good method for training a puppy to stay alone:
1. After a puppy has had a play session and been taken out to potty, put the dog in its safe room and say, “See you later” or “I’ll be back” or whatever you like.
2. Make usual preparations to leave, getting a coat and car keys, locking doors. During these preparations, ignore the puppy, especially if it cries or barks.
3. Step outside for a minute or two and then come back in.
4. Wait to greet the puppy until after you’ve hung up your coat and car keys and maybe even checked the mail or answering machine.
5. Greet the puppy in a happy, but low-key, manner.
6. Gradually extend each of the times you leave the puppy alone—the time before leaving, the time away, and the time between coming home and actually greeting the dog.
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