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hviola · 07-31-2008, 10:02 AM

I've been trying to work on this. I put her in her xpen and leave for 10 minutes at a time right now once a day. I just go for a walk. When I walk out the door, I can hear her crying and it breaks my heart. I need to work this up to 3 hours. (That is the most she will ever be alone.) She is 4 1/2 months old, so I figure its a good time to start this training. She is already crate trained, but I dont want to leave her in that unless she is sleeping at night.

In her xpen, she has food/water, safe toys, and her blankie. I take off her harness. Any other suggestions to make this easier for us would be appreciated. I feel so bad leaving her alone. I know that sounds bad.

Im just tired of running my errands until after my husband gets home.

07-31-2008, 10:02 AM	#1
hviola YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Casey, IL Posts: 1,175	"Alone" Training I've been trying to work on this. I put her in her xpen and leave for 10 minutes at a time right now once a day. I just go for a walk. When I walk out the door, I can hear her crying and it breaks my heart. I need to work this up to 3 hours. (That is the most she will ever be alone.) She is 4 1/2 months old, so I figure its a good time to start this training. She is already crate trained, but I dont want to leave her in that unless she is sleeping at night. In her xpen, she has food/water, safe toys, and her blankie. I take off her harness. Any other suggestions to make this easier for us would be appreciated. I feel so bad leaving her alone. I know that sounds bad. Im just tired of running my errands until after my husband gets home. __________________ Heather, mommy to Drake (7 yr old son), Triss (yorkie), spike (dachshund), ash and misty (my cats), and a baby on the way due Oct 1st!