Havanese are one of the best dog breeds out there. But that sweet and loyal temperament can also come with separation anxiety. Here's my tips and tricks for how we avoided this with our Havi girl.

00:00 - Some background
01:37 - Tip: Start small & start early
02:43 - Tip: Get a puppy cam
03:24 - Tip: Don't make hellos & goodbyes" a big deal
06:20 - Tip: Make goodbyes FUN
08:22 - Tip: Make the crate a safe space
10:30 - Tip: Limit dog's space when you're not home
11:05 - Tip: Try not to leave your dog alone with obvious barking triggers
12:34 - Tip: Play some background noise
13:20 - Tip: Don't acknowledge dog when barking or whining for attention
14:50 - Tip: Adjust pup to your lifestyle, not the other way around
15:53 - Tip: Practice separation while you're still home
16:25 - What does a separation-anxiety-free dog look like?

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Tools mentioned in this video:

Ecobee Smart Camera:
https://www.ecobee.com/en-us/cameras/...

Kong Wobbler:
https://www.amazon.com/KONG-PW1-Wobbl...

Snoop:
https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Dog-Orb...

Classic Kong:
https://www.amazon.com/KONG-Classic-D...

Diggs Revol Dog Crate:
https://www.diggs.pet/collections/cra...