Uncovering the Hidden Work-From-Home Puppy Problems

Now I’ve got your attention…
Do you work from home? Because if you do, this is something you need to read if you’re raising a puppy.

Over the past year, I’ve noticed a growing pattern with puppies raised in work-from-home households. We’re seeing increasing issues around poor impulse control, lack of boundaries, and attention-seeking behaviours.

And the common factor?
Owners working from home.

Let me be clear. This isn’t a formal study and it’s not an official claim. But it is a consistent pattern I see every single week while working hands-on with dogs and their owners. So let’s talk about what’s really happening and how you can fix it.

The biggest issue I see:

A dog with no off-switch.

Being home all day often leads to constant interaction. Puppies quickly learn that you’re always available, which creates a dog that struggles to settle, self-regulate, or cope without attention.

The solution comes down to two key things:

Crate Rest

Just like babies, puppies need quality sleep and structured downtime to develop properly. If you worked a traditional job, your puppy would naturally spend time alone during the day.

So yes, having your puppy crated for four to five hours while you work is not only okay, it’s healthy when done correctly. It builds independence, calmness, and a reliable off-switch.

Place or Bed Training

When you’re home but busy, place training is a game-changer. Using a bed or raised mat, we teach your dog to switch off and relax on cue.

For extra support, we can safely back-tie them to the bed so they learn how to self-settle rather than demand attention. This skill is invaluable, especially in busy households.

Here’s the important part:

If you don’t intentionally teach this now, you’ll be dealing with it later when your puppy is bigger, stronger, and the habits are much harder to change.

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