How long does it take for a dog to get custome to be alone in the house?

Question

I have a dog of 6 to 12 months, and evrytime she is in the house by herself she cries loudly, i understand that it takes time for dogs to get custome, but i woulk like to know how long does it take for dogs to get custome to be by themselves in the house for hours.

Answer 1

Some dogs never feel comfortable being left alone. It's called separation anxiety, I'm not saying your pup has that though. It really depends on the dog, some are fine alone from the moment you bring them home, others take a little more time. If you've only had the pup for a short while, try easing the loneliness with an article of your clothing, something you don't plan on wearing anymore that has your scent on it. Or leave a radio on while you're gone and some favorite toys to occupy her time. Leaving a pup for long periods of time isn't the best way to housetrain or socialize a pup.

Answer 2

How long it takes for your bubby girl to adjust depends on what you are doing when you leave to house! If you are leaving and not making a big deal of it, it should only take a few days. If you are making a fuss of leaving, your dog is going to miss you and want to come with you. She could be missing out on a walk! I suggest that when you leave give her a pat, but basically ignore her then she won't be overly excited and left there. You should also have some toys that will occupy her mind whilst you are gone. There are some wicked toys that you can get that you put treats in and it takes the dog hours to get the treat out. Give this a whirl and I bet your crying doggy days are gone.

Answer 3

Some dogs never outgrow separation anxiety, and if that sounds like the case with yours, you may want to consider getting another dog to keep the first one company. My puppy had it bad when I got him a year and a half ago. I'd leave for work, and I could hear his pitiful cries from the time i left the house until I got to my car, and again as I was coming in the door. I adopted another dog to be his companion and they're both happy and healthy.
good luck

Answer 4

are you uncertain of the age because this dog was a stray?Dogs who have been abandoned take up to 3 months to adjust to a new enviroment.If they are being left alone for hrs this makes the situation very stressful for them maybe you should consider a companion for this puppy.It can be different for each dog, then need time to establish your routine knowing when you will get home! make sure to spend lots of play time and tlc time to help form a trusting bond between you to. Make a routine of taking the puppy out for a walk when you get home!!!!More than 8 or 9 hrs a day is to much then you might want to consider other alternatives,dogs are very much like children they need lots of time and love!!! Good Luck!!

Answer 5

trusport has given you some good advice.

I would like to add, maybe crating the dog would help and covering it. You could do this even when you are at home sometimes this way she won't always know when you are gone.

Good way to potty train too. If she cries in the crate, you can cover it. if she makes noise, be very quite, don't say anything but go up to the crate and pound on it a bit. She will think that her crying caused the racket. She will stop.

Answer 6

Very likely your dog quiets down after you leave. To relieve his stress of you leaving desensitize him to you going. At first just leave him for 15 minutes then return. Do this several times. Then leave him for a half hour and return do this several times. Keep increasing the amount of time you leave him. This will lessen his anxiety when you leave and make it easier for him to be alone.

Answer 7

you should probably have the dog learn to trust you FIRST, then when he knows you aren't abandoning him, leave for short lenghths of time, building up to a full work day.