{"id":24046,"date":"2022-03-25T11:12:32","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:12:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-used-to-being-alone\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:12:32","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:12:32","slug":"how-do-i-get-my-dog-used-to-being-alone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-used-to-being-alone\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I get my dog used to being alone?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-used-to-being-alone\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_used_to_being_alone\" title=\"How do I get my dog used to being alone?\">How do I get my dog used to being alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-used-to-being-alone\/#Will_a_dog_eventually_get_used_to_being_alone\" title=\"Will a dog eventually get used to being alone?\">Will a dog eventually get used to being alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-used-to-being-alone\/#How_long_does_it_take_a_dog_to_get_used_to_being_home_alone\" title=\"How long does it take a dog to get used to being home alone?\">How long does it take a dog to get used to being home alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-used-to-being-alone\/#How_do_you_help_a_dog_that_doesnt_like_being_alone\" title=\"How do you help a dog that doesn&#8217;t like being alone?\">How do you help a dog that doesn&#8217;t like being alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-used-to-being-alone\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_used_to_being_home_alone\" title=\"How do I get my dog used to being home alone?\">How do I get my dog used to being home alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-used-to-being-alone\/#What_do_you_do_when_your_dog_hates_being_alone\" title=\"What do you do when your dog hates being alone?\">What do you do when your dog hates being alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-used-to-being-alone\/#How_do_I_make_my_dog_accustomed_to_being_alone\" title=\"How do I make my dog accustomed to being alone?\">How do I make my dog accustomed to being alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-used-to-being-alone\/#Do_dogs_get_lonely_being_the_only_dog\" title=\"Do dogs get lonely being the only dog?\">Do dogs get lonely being the only dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-used-to-being-alone\/#How_long_does_it_take_a_puppy_to_get_used_to_being_alone\" title=\"How long does it take a puppy to get used to being alone?\">How long does it take a puppy to get used to being alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-used-to-being-alone\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_get_used_to_sleeping_alone\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to get used to sleeping alone?\">How long does it take for a dog to get used to sleeping alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-used-to-being-alone\/#Why_does_my_dog_not_like_being_alone\" title=\"Why does my dog not like being alone?\">Why does my dog not like being alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-used-to-being-alone\/#How_I_cured_my_dogs_separation_anxiety\" title=\"How I cured my dog&#8217;s separation anxiety?\">How I cured my dog&#8217;s separation anxiety?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-used-to-being-alone\/#Will_my_dog_get_used_to_being_home_alone\" title=\"Will my dog get used to being home alone?\">Will my dog get used to being home alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-used-to-being-alone\/#How_do_you_fix_separation_anxiety_in_dogs\" title=\"How do you fix separation anxiety in dogs?\">How do you fix separation anxiety in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-used-to-being-alone\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_crying_when_left_alone\" title=\"How do I get my dog to stop crying when left alone?\">How do I get my dog to stop crying when left alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-used-to-being-alone\/#How_do_I_keep_my_dog_calm_when_left_alone\" title=\"How do I keep my dog calm when left alone?\">How do I keep my dog calm when left alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-used-to-being-alone\/#How_do_you_help_your_dog_stay_home_alone\" title=\"How do you help your dog stay home alone?\">How do you help your dog stay home alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-used-to-being-alone\/#Do_dogs_get_lonely_if_theyre_the_only_dog\" title=\"Do dogs get lonely if they&#8217;re the only dog?\">Do dogs get lonely if they&#8217;re the only dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-used-to-being-alone\/#Do_dogs_prefer_to_have_another_dog\" title=\"Do dogs prefer to have another dog?\">Do dogs prefer to have another dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-used-to-being-alone\/#What_are_the_signs_of_a_lonely_dog\" title=\"What are the signs of a lonely dog?\">What are the signs of a lonely dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-used-to-being-alone\/#Will_my_dog_be_sad_if_I_get_another_dog\" title=\"Will my dog be sad if I get another dog?\">Will my dog be sad if I get another dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-used-to-being-alone\/#How_do_I_make_my_puppy_feel_safe_alone\" title=\"How do I make my puppy feel safe alone?\">How do I make my puppy feel safe alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-used-to-being-alone\/#How_long_is_normal_for_a_puppy_to_cry_when_left_alone\" title=\"How long is normal for a puppy to cry when left alone?\">How long is normal for a puppy to cry when left alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-used-to-being-alone\/#Do_puppies_get_better_at_being_alone\" title=\"Do puppies get better at being alone?\">Do puppies get better at being alone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-get-my-dog-used-to-being-alone\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_sleep_alone_at_night\" title=\"How do I get my dog to sleep alone at night?\">How do I get my dog to sleep alone at night?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_used_to_being_alone\"><\/span>How do I get my dog used to being alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Training your dog to be left alone<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Step 1 &#8211; stay in bed. Begin by encouraging your dog to go to their bed and stay there for a short while with you in the room with them.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 2 &#8211; move away.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 3 &#8211; increase the distance and length of time.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 4 &#8211; leave the room.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 5 &#8211; try longer periods.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_dog_eventually_get_used_to_being_alone\"><\/span>Will a dog eventually get used to being alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your pup will begin to adjust to being alone, as well as learn a valuable lesson: you always come back. We recommend you leave your dog in a safe place, either a roomy crate or puppy playroom, whenever you leave the house until they&#8217;re about a year old, though some dogs may need a few extra months of training. 2.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_a_dog_to_get_used_to_being_home_alone\"><\/span>How long does it take a dog to get used to being home alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Age of the dogTime spent alone<b>Puppies<\/b><b>2 hours a day is the limit.<\/b>Adult dogs (over 18 months)Can be left alone 4  6 hours a day.Elderly dogCan be left alone 2  6 hours.7 Feb 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_help_a_dog_that_doesnt_like_being_alone\"><\/span>How do you help a dog that doesn&#8217;t like being alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog displays signs of separation anxiety, try <b>adding an extra walk, playing games of fetch or tug-of-war, enrolling in obedience classes, or a providing your pet with a variety of safe dog toys. If boredom is the reason for the acting out, you should see a big change in your dog&#8217;s behavior.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_used_to_being_home_alone\"><\/span>How do I get my dog used to being home alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your pup will begin to adjust to being alone, as well as learn a valuable lesson: you always come back. We recommend you leave your dog in a safe place, either a roomy crate or puppy playroom, whenever you leave the house until they&#8217;re about a year old, though some dogs may need a few extra months of training. 2.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_when_your_dog_hates_being_alone\"><\/span>What do you do when your dog hates being alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Age of the dogTime spent alone<b>Puppies<\/b><b>2 hours a day is the limit.<\/b>Adult dogs (over 18 months)Can be left alone 4  6 hours a day.Elderly dogCan be left alone 2  6 hours.7 Feb 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_make_my_dog_accustomed_to_being_alone\"><\/span>How do I make my dog accustomed to being alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Age of the dogTime spent alone<b>Puppies<\/b><b>2 hours a day is the limit.<\/b>Adult dogs (over 18 months)Can be left alone 4  6 hours a day.Elderly dogCan be left alone 2  6 hours.7 Feb 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_get_lonely_being_the_only_dog\"><\/span>Do dogs get lonely being the only dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Teaching Alone Time Begin by closing your puppy in the <b>confinement area with a chew toy or other constructive activity, then quietly walk out of the room. Return immediately and reward them with praise and a treat. Repeat the process, slowly increasing how long you&#8217;re away each time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_a_puppy_to_get_used_to_being_alone\"><\/span>How long does it take a puppy to get used to being alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Training your dog to be left alone<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Step 1 &#8211; stay in bed. Begin by encouraging your dog to go to their bed and stay there for a short while with you in the room with them.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 2 &#8211; move away.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 3 &#8211; increase the distance and length of time.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 4 &#8211; leave the room.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 5 &#8211; try longer periods.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_get_used_to_sleeping_alone\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to get used to sleeping alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your pup will begin to adjust to being alone, as well as learn a valuable lesson: you always come back. We recommend you leave your dog in a safe place, either a roomy crate or puppy playroom, whenever you leave the house until they&#8217;re about a year old, though some dogs may need a few extra months of training. 2.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_not_like_being_alone\"><\/span>Why does my dog not like being alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Boredom can cause bad behavior<\/b> Solitary dogs get bored, and bored dogs are often naughty dogs. If you don&#8217;t keep them busy, they&#8217;ll find something to do on their ownand you may not like their choices. They might start to chew things up, bark at and disturb the neighbors, or urinate and\/or defecate in the house.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_I_cured_my_dogs_separation_anxiety\"><\/span>How I cured my dog&#8217;s separation anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Training your dog to be left alone<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Step 1 &#8211; stay in bed. Begin by encouraging your dog to go to their bed and stay there for a short while with you in the room with them.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 2 &#8211; move away.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 3 &#8211; increase the distance and length of time.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 4 &#8211; leave the room.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 5 &#8211; try longer periods.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_dog_get_used_to_being_home_alone\"><\/span>Will my dog get used to being home alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Age of the dogTime spent alone<b>Puppies<\/b><b>2 hours a day is the limit.<\/b>Adult dogs (over 18 months)Can be left alone 4  6 hours a day.Elderly dogCan be left alone 2  6 hours.7 Feb 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_fix_separation_anxiety_in_dogs\"><\/span>How do you fix separation anxiety in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Boredom can cause bad behavior<\/b> Solitary dogs get bored, and bored dogs are often naughty dogs. If you don&#8217;t keep them busy, they&#8217;ll find something to do on their ownand you may not like their choices. They might start to chew things up, bark at and disturb the neighbors, or urinate and\/or defecate in the house.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_crying_when_left_alone\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to stop crying when left alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Training your dog to be left alone<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Step 1 &#8211; stay in bed. Begin by encouraging your dog to go to their bed and stay there for a short while with you in the room with them.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 2 &#8211; move away.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 3 &#8211; increase the distance and length of time.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 4 &#8211; leave the room.  <\/li>\n<li>Step 5 &#8211; try longer periods.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_keep_my_dog_calm_when_left_alone\"><\/span>How do I keep my dog calm when left alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your pup will begin to adjust to being alone, as well as learn a valuable lesson: you always come back. We recommend you leave your dog in a safe place, either a roomy crate or puppy playroom, whenever you leave the house until they&#8217;re about a year old, though some dogs may need a few extra months of training. 2.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_help_your_dog_stay_home_alone\"><\/span>How do you help your dog stay home alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Age of the dogTime spent alone<b>Puppies<\/b><b>2 hours a day is the limit.<\/b>Adult dogs (over 18 months)Can be left alone 4  6 hours a day.Elderly dogCan be left alone 2  6 hours.7 Feb 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_get_lonely_if_theyre_the_only_dog\"><\/span>Do dogs get lonely if they&#8217;re the only dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Truthfully, <b>your dog is lonely when he&#8217;s alone. It&#8217;s not necessarily about having another dog around  although a second dog may help.  That said, another dog isn&#8217;t the only thing that will fulfill a dog&#8217;s social needs. If you don&#8217;t have the time, money or space for another dog, you&#8217;re not failing as a dog parent.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_prefer_to_have_another_dog\"><\/span>Do dogs prefer to have another dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They enjoy friendly interactions with familiar humans or other animals and tend to avoid isolation. That being said, every dog is different has its own temperament and preferences. <b>Some dogs prefer to live alone with their owners, while others prefer having another dog friend in the house.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_signs_of_a_lonely_dog\"><\/span>What are the signs of a lonely dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Is Your Dog Feeling Lonely?<\/b><b>4 Signs to Look Out For<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They seem more needy and clingy.  <\/li>\n<li>They&#8217;re more aggressive and destructive.  <\/li>\n<li>They are less playful and more lethargic.  <\/li>\n<li>They&#8217;re not eating or drinking as much as before.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>20 Sept 2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_dog_be_sad_if_I_get_another_dog\"><\/span>Will my dog be sad if I get another dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs can form emotional attachments to people and to other dogs. But, just as with people, not all dogs react the same after the loss of another dog in the household. If the pups shared a very close bond, then the dog may react with behaviors that indicate depression after a furry friend passes away, says Dr.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_make_my_puppy_feel_safe_alone\"><\/span>How do I make my puppy feel safe alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Age of the dogTime spent alone<b>Puppies<\/b><b>2 hours a day is the limit.<\/b>Adult dogs (over 18 months)Can be left alone 4  6 hours a day.Elderly dogCan be left alone 2  6 hours.7 Feb 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_is_normal_for_a_puppy_to_cry_when_left_alone\"><\/span>How long is normal for a puppy to cry when left alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>10 Pet Safety Tips For When Your Dog is Home Alone<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Tip #1: Crate Train.  <\/li>\n<li>Tip #2: Puppy Safe The Space.  <\/li>\n<li>Tip #3: Create Sound Barriers.  <\/li>\n<li>Tip #4: Consider Pet Sitter Check-in.  <\/li>\n<li>Tip #5: Keep Choking Hazards Away.  <\/li>\n<li>Tip #6: Don&#8217;t Make A Scene Leaving and Coming Back.  <\/li>\n<li>Tip #7: Keep Plenty of Fresh Water Available.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_puppies_get_better_at_being_alone\"><\/span>Do puppies get better at being alone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This isn&#8217;t an excuse to leave a puppy for long periods of time, or in unfamiliar places. 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