Dogs are gregarious creatures. They constantly feel the need to communicate with other dogs, this gives them the opportunity to develop and acquire the necessary life skills. If the animal lives among people, the constant presence of one of them becomes mandatory for her. After all, loneliness is an unnatural condition for dogs. But sooner or later you will have to leave your pet at home completely alone.
It is necessary
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Instructions
Step 1
For your dog, loneliness is a real source of stress. That is why it is necessary from an early age to teach the puppy to stay alone in the room. Start simple: try to leave the room for a while and leave the dog alone. You need to ensure that during your absence the puppy does not whine or howl. If the room is quiet, praise the puppy and give him a reward. The time of your absence should be gradually increased. If the animal develops a persistent reflex that he will be praised when he returns, he will not be very worried about the absence of the owner and will look forward to his return.
Step 2
A common mistake many people make is the following behavior: you return home, find a dog's destruction, and start scolding it. The fact is that puppies and even adult animals gnaw on things, shoes and furniture solely in order to cope with stress. After all, while the owner is away, the dog is very sad and lonely. When, upon returning, the beloved owner begins to scold the dog, it falls into a vicious circle: on the one hand, it is afraid to be left alone, on the other hand, it is afraid of subsequent punishment. It is best to put up with losses in the form of gnawed shoes or furniture for a while and not scold the puppy. Practice the following behavior: when leaving, say goodbye to the dog coldly, and upon returning, be sure to praise it, pet it and encourage it in every possible way.
Step 3
Be sure to buy your puppy toys to play with while you are away. It should be something that you can gnaw for a long time and with impunity or some special puzzles. Yes, and there are such. Now there are special toys for dogs made of durable material that cannot be chewed. A tasty treat is placed inside, and the dog must figure out how to extract it from there. These smartest animals are very fond of logic puzzles and if you leave something like that to your baby, he will definitely not be bored.
