How to teach a dog to be alone

A free five-minute dog training lesson from 5 Minute Pup. Follow the steps below, keep it positive, and end while you are both having fun.

1. Pick up your keys, then sit back down. Repeat until it is boring.
2. Step outside for 5 seconds, then return calmly.
3. Build to minutes over several days, not one session.
4. Leave a stuffed food puzzle when you go.