Leaving a dog alone at home when the owner needs to go to the store or to work is a great art.
It is not hard to imagine what the pet will be doing at this time. It can howl, whine, bark, annoying the neighbors, who will also soon begin to express their discontent.
This is how experts advise looking at this problem, especially if the schedule includes night shifts.
1. Learning to part
When the owner sits at the computer or on the smartphone until the very end, and then, having patted the dog on the ear, runs away, slamming the door, the dog has no choice but to howl from grief and resentment. You can do without heartbreaking scenes if you give the dog 5-10 minutes before leaving.
You also need to practice leaving. You can simulate separation by going out the door and staying behind it, constantly increasing the time of absence.
Gradually the dog will get used to the idea that if the owner leaves, he will definitely return.
2. Leisure
If the dog has gone quiet, don't expect anything good. Perhaps he has come up with something to do, and then there will be a mess in the owner's apartment after work.
Toys, feeders and other fun things that will not let your furry friend think about stupid things will come to the rescue.
In this case, it is necessary to establish boundaries of what is permissible.
3. Walking
Be sure to walk the animal until exhaustion. The longer it sleeps, the less harm it will cause in your absence.
4. Encouragement
If the dog greets you with a happy wagging tail, your neighbors smile as usual, and everything is in order at home, be sure to thank your pet. Take him for a walk, play with him, and be sure to give him a treat.
