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Behavior when owners arnt around

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Question
My four month old puppy (Yorkie mixed) will bark and wine when my sister and I leave. My dad who didn't want the dog in the first place will get mad if he hears it. Can I keep or train it from not barking or make noises, or will she grow out of it?

Answer
Yes, before you leave the house by 5 minutes hide treats around the house, this will make the dog search for them, while doing so do not let your dog see you hide the treats and do not let her start searching untill you leave.
Also buy a set of toys for your dog that you get out for the dog 5 minutes before you leave, these toys will be new for your dog because she doesnt have them all the time ansd she will look forward to play with them without getting bored.
And get your dog artificail bones that you give her when you leave the house.
When you comeback check on the treats and see if she ate them, put the artificail bone and toys in a place that she cant get them from. Everytime you leave give her those stuff so she would play with them and wont get bored of them.
good luck...