Tips for training and technical helpers
Düsseldorf. Dogs are social animals and feel most comfortable near their people. But there are situations in which a dog has to stay alone for some time. With targeted training and technical aids, this challenge can be easily mastered – for more serenity in everyday life. Developments in the field of technical aids in recent years have significantly simplified the life of dog lovers.
After a survey by the industrial association pet needs (IVH) EV and the Central Association of Zoological Specialists in Germany eV (ZZF) Around 42 percent of the owners have to leave their dogs on their own for a while at home.
How long can a dog stay alone?
It depends on various factors how long a dog can or should be left alone. “Puppies or very young dogs should only be left out extremely short as possible. For most adults and the only used dogs are not a problem later, Sabine Winkler, dog trainer and author of several books on dog training. “But it always depends on the individual dog and its experiences. If he has already been used to being alone as a puppy, he will probably accept it relaxed. For example, a dog from animal welfare, which may have had some traumatic experiences, could be stressed after a short time. Then animal care, for example through friends, neighbors or professional providers, is usually the better choice.” An overview for childcare offers in your area will find owners on the life -Mit-Heimetier .de.
Get used to being alone
A dog should be slowly introduced to being alone, the expert advises: “You can usually start training when a puppy is about four or five months old – he should have spent a few weeks with his people in order to build up and build a bond. So that it does not feel left behind, it is best to start with short time intervals, so you can only increase the house at the start. Also easier when the absence can be planned.
It is also important that the dog does not feel bored as possible while it is alone. A chewing bone or an intelligence toys before walking can deal with it for a while. Likewise, you should always provide him with water. “If you take the dog with a walking in the gas beforehand, he has no problem spending a short time alone in the apartment,” said Winkler.
Apps as aids for employment and interaction from a distance
In addition to training, modern technologies and devices can also support if the dog has to stay alone at home. For example, feed machines ensure that the dog gets its eating at the usual time and always has access to water. Interactive toys keep it busy and can be activated from the smartphone. Cameras that are connected to an app always help to keep an eye on the four -legged friend – sometimes a hands -free function is implemented, about which keepers can talk to your dog. The installation of such cameras is also easy to implement for technical laypersons. They can usually be set up on a shelf and cover the entire room with a wide -angle lens. Linking several cameras in an app is also set with just a few clicks. Some apps also have a so-called Bell alarm, which indicates that the dog is at home by notification on the smartphone. Halter should worry about which of these functions you need. Among other things, you can get advice from the pet retailers which model and which price category are a suitable solution for your own needs and the living environment.
Smart devices can be very useful in order to make it easier for the dog to make the time more pleasant and give the owners a calming feeling – but of course they do not replace any human interaction. “If you have to leave your dog alone regularly, you should either take care of care or check whether the dog cannot come with them,” says Sabine Winkler. Among other things, more and more employers allow dogs in the workplace – and the four -legged friends sometimes even improve the working atmosphere as a whole. The Bundesverband Bürohund EV informs about the positive effects of office funds in detail at www.bv-stüohund.de.
Industrial Association pet supplies (IVH) e. V.