Crying and Whining

Your puppy loves your companionship, so it shouldn’t surprise you to hear him whimper when you leave him home alone. He cries because he isn’t sure when – or if – you’ll return.

Learning to be comfortable on his own is a natural process that your puppy will acquire over time.  Meanwhile, there are ways for you to moderate his fears. You can provide toys to distract him from loneliness, or leave a radio on for familiar background noise.

Also, let your puppy sit in his crate for short periods of time while you’re at home.  This will help reinforce acceptance of his crate. When you leave the house, try to do so quietly. Making a big production will only cause your puppy more anxiety. In time he will realize that even when you leave, you’ll always return.