My puppy is attached. How do I leave her alone for the first time?

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How do we leave our puppy for the first time? She is very attached to us. Pet's info: Dog | Poodle | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 23 days old | 3 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

I would start with very short absences (just out to get the mail, or something similar), and always leave her with some tasty treats or a food puzzle toy such as a Kong stuffed with peanut butter to keep her busy while you're gone. Over time, as she gets more comfortable, you can work up to longer absences. I would also recommend leaving her in a crate or x-pen to prevent her from getting into trouble while you're not there to supervise :)

My puppy is attached. How do I leave her alone for the first time?

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