First 7 Days Home Alone: a free handout for shelters and adopters
Bringing home a new dog is exciting, and the first time you leave them alone can be stressful for both of you. This free 2-page handout gives adopters a simple, day-by-day plan to build calm alone time using positive reinforcement only.
Inside:
- How to set up a calm home base
- A 7-day plan, from tiny absences to 30-60 calm minutes
- Signs your dog is coping, and signs to slow down
- Common mistakes to avoid, and when to see your vet
For shelters, rescues and foster networks
You're welcome to print it for adoption kits, link to it from your adopter-resources page, or share it with fosters. It's free, with no sales content. Please keep it unchanged.
— the Alone & Okay team