Is your goodbye making your puppy’s anxiety worse? 🐾 How we leave and how we come back shapes your puppy’s entire view of being alone. It’s not about “ignoring” your puppy. It’s about teaching calm as the normal way to say goodbye and hello. Here’s the calm routine I teach: 1️⃣ Crate against walls for safety and comfort. 2️⃣ Cover the crate only if safe and breathable. 3️⃣ Leave calming music playing the entire time. 4️⃣ Safe, special chew ONLY for crate time. 5️⃣ Calm exit: “I’ll be right back