How To Train A Dog To Be Alone

Introduction

One of the biggest challenges of being a dog owner is training your pup to be comfortable when you’re not around. Even if you have a yard for your dog, you probably don’t want them to spend all day out there.

There are lots of ways to train your dog to be comfortable in their crate or in another room while you’re away from home. If you start the training when they’re puppies, it’s usually fairly easy and painless, but even older dogs can learn new tricks! Here are seven tips that will help get your canine feeling happy and safe without Fido having any separation anxiety:

PRACTICE

Practice leaving your dog for short periods of time.
Practice leaving your dog for longer periods of time.
Make sure to practice leaving the house before you go on vacation or work trips, as long as it’s under 30 minutes away and your schedule allows for it. For example, if you’re going to be away from home all day, but can’t get back before an hour after your dog’s last mealtime, then run through this exercise first thing in the morning so that by dinnertime he knows his routine and will have a sense of security when left alone again at nightfall (assuming he hasn’t learned anything in between).

KEEP A SCHEDULE

When it comes to getting a dog used to being alone, the number one rule is consistency. If you keep a schedule and stick to it, your dog will learn what to expect in her day-to-day life. What time are you going to work and when will you be back? When can she expect a walk or playtime?

One of the best ways that this can be done is by keeping an accurate calendar of all activities planned for both yourself and your pet. You can then use this as a guide for when it’s okay for them to get their own entertainment (like chewing on shoes or jumping on furniture).

TAKE YOUR DOG FOR A WALK

As a dog trainer, I’ve noticed that many people don’t take the time to walk their dogs throughout the day. If you have an indoor pet, it’s especially important to keep up with walks since they can get bored and anxious if they’re home alone for too long. This can lead to bad behaviour such as chewing or barking when no one is around. A few minutes outside each day will add up to hours of contentment over time!

Walk your dog before you leave: It’s best to get in a good walk before leaving for work or school because this gives both of you time together without distractions like barking mailmen or children running around screaming in your house. Plus, taking your pup out first thing in the morning will help them settle down when they return home later on in the day (and vice versa).
Walk your dog after coming home: Be sure not just let them out for quick potty breaks only; make sure that every walk counts by giving them plenty of attention while outside so that they’ll associate being walked with something positive—like how great mom and dad are!

EXERCISE YOUR DOG BEFORE YOU LEAVE

Before you leave, exercise your dog. Exercise helps to keep your dog healthy and happy, and it can also help them to be less anxious when they’re alone. By exercising before you leave, you can tire them out so they’ll sleep longer while you’re away. Exercise will also keep the dog’s mind occupied so that they don’t get bored while waiting for your return.

TREAT YOUR BUDDY LIKE A MEMBER OF THE FAMILY

If you want to train your dog to be alone, you need to treat him like a member of the family. Your dog should be an equal member, not a servant or pet that waits around while you go out with friends. Here are some ways you can treat him like part of the family:

Talk to your dog. This helps develop his communication skills and teaches him how to respond when spoken too, which is a quality people look for in good dogs!
Play with your dog. Do things together as if he was another child because he is one! Get involved in his daily routine by playing fetch or Frisbee at night while everyone else is asleep so they don’t have any distractions from their work/school work load during the day time hours when they need rest most – then wake up in time for breakfast so those two precious hours spent together before work/school start aren’t wasted on sleeping all day long!
Feeding times should also include snacks throughout the day such as fruits/vegetables cut into bite size pieces so it looks pretty but isn’t too big for little mouths (kid sized) yet still tasty enough that adults will enjoy eating them too once again making them happy about eating healthy food instead of junk food which has been proven harmful over time due partly due losing teeth prematurely over time due lack thereof being able get proper nutrition needed from foods high sugar content being more addicting than cocaine itself being very addictive substance causing addiction after prolonged usage resulting eventually needing stronger doses just like methamphetamines which led me here today talking about how important feeding times really matter no matter what age group we belong under…

KEEP YOUR GOODBYES QUICK AND POSITIVE

When you’re leaving your dog alone, make sure that you are ready. Don’t leave in a rush or on a whim just because someone else is waiting for you. When it’s time to go, have your phone and keys ready and leave immediately after saying goodbye and goodbye with no fuss or fanfare. Don’t say goodbye one last time before going out the door; don’t look back at your dog from the doorway (or anywhere else); don’t make a fuss over her as you walk out of sight—in general, act as if this is just another day like any other. Your goal is to avoid giving any indication that anything unusual has occurred; in essence, treat leaving as if it were like taking off work early or going shopping downtown during lunchtime: something mundane and commonplace that isn’t worth commenting upon because it happens all the time (and often).

OFFER DISTRACTIONS

Offer distractions to keep your dog busy

Offer distractions for your dog if he gets bored or anxious without you around. These can include playtime, treats, a new toy or even just a walk outside. It’s important to give him some sort of reward whenever he behaves in the way that you want him to behave while being left alone at home. This way, he’ll learn that being alone has its perks!

Crate training can also help too.

If you’re serious about training your dog to be alone, crate training is a great way to help. Crate training can also help if your dog struggles with separation anxiety and will make it easier for them to adjust and get comfortable when left home alone.

Dogs are den animals, which means that they feel most secure in small spaces. In fact, dogs generally prefer smaller crates than what pet stores typically sell (they usually come in sizes from 24″x18″x21″, but experts recommend getting something more like 36″x22″x26″). That’s because when dogs are born they have the instinctual need to fit themselves into small spaces in order to feel safe and protected from predators—and this instinct stays with them throughout their lives!

Crate training is an excellent way to provide your pup with a space that feels safe, comfortable and familiar during times when you’re not around; whether it’s a short nap or an overnight stay at the vet!

Conclusion

When training your dog to be alone, you should always remember that the goal is to make them feel comfortable. Crate training can help too in case they damage something while you’re away. Remember not to rush the training process and be patient with your dog!