If you are going to leave your dog alone for a long period
of time then don’t be surprised with the behavior issues he might develop.
Being alone, he deals with two big problems. The first one is the physic and
emotional discomfort, because he sees he is free and he doesn’t know what he is
allowed to do and what he isn’t. Sometimes stress is added because he is afraid
of doing something that can get him punished. The second problem comes out of
the need of a dog to be permanently around people or other dogs.
If it is a small dog, he should be familiarized to his
environment. If a little dog is to be left alone the entire day, then make sure
he has enough water and that a big part of the room he is left into will be
covered in papers. A small dog needs to satisfy his physiological needs every
three hours. Do not under any circumstances leave the dog locked in the doggy
house without given him access to water. You should let him stay in a small
room, for example the kitchen.
A good idea might be coming home in your lunch brake or
hiring someone to walk your dos. This way he gets a chance to meet other people
and dogs and help you prevent a home disaster.
Experts recommend us to spend a few hours a day with or dog
and to introduce him to as many friends and neighbors as we can until he turns
7-12 weeks old, because at this age the puppy holds the capacity to understand
some situations.
If you have an adult dog, that needs to be fed only once a
day, it is simpler. The dog will eat at night or in the evening when you get
home. You will walk him in the morning and when you get back from work. But try
not to be out of the house more that 8 hours because he has a schedule, he
knows exactly when he is given food and when he will be walked. If you don’t
impose him a rhythm, the dog will be stressed and the house a mess.
Never leave the dog alone when you are planning to go on a
trip or on a vacation. If possible take him with you or if not, hire someone or
ask some friends to take care of him.
It is important to make it up to your dog. If you have to
leave him alone a lot during work days, try and spend more time with him on
weekends and holidays. Behavior issues can be easily corrected if you just play
more with the dog.
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