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Adam England

Here's how to get your puppy used to spending time alone (it takes a bit of patience but it will pay off down the line!)

Puppy with chew toy in mouth.

When you get a new puppy, you might want to spend as much time as you can with them – which is totally understandable!

However, you probably won’t be able to spend every single waking moment with your new family member, as much as you’d like to. There are other life commitments that get in the way, meaning that your pup will need to learn how to spend time alone, whether that’s with people elsewhere in the house, or with them being home alone and enjoying one of the best dog toys independently.

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