My dog is distressed when alone. Should I kennel or let her roam?

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Roxy was previously kenneled all day with old owners. I left her alone for 1st time not in kennel today, when I returned she was whining/crying & seemed like she was hyperventilating almost. No accidents though and didn't destroy anything, but seemed very distressed for a long time after I got home. I'm wondering if she would be more comfortable if she was kenneled when alone, or if I should let her roam and get used to being alone? Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Female | spayed | 1 year and 4 months old | 20 lbs

Lauren Celestin, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there! Trial and error is going to be the way figure out what makes Roxy most comfortable. It is certainly worth a try to kennel Roxy and see how she does. I would recommend doing a trial run by leaving her in the kennel and leaving the house for a hour to start and see how she does. If you have access to a means to record her while you're gone that would be even better. You can do the same thing with letting her roam. I would try each for at least a week before you make a final decision, she may just need some time to get used to being in the house alone. Hopefully this helps a bit. Best of luck with Roxy.

My dog is distressed when alone. Should I kennel or let her roam?

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