You know not to make a big deal when you’re going to leave your dog home alone, either for a short while or several hours. You want to say good-bye, yes, but if you act dramatically, you will be sending your pet the message that a separation of any duration is emotionally painful. Better to just let her know with a chipper voice and perhaps a stroke on the muzzle that you’ll be gone for a while.
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