Some Standard Poodles are more independent and confident than others, while some seem to need their people more than others. For either the confident or needier pup, the ability to be left alone should start as part of your young puppies training. After your new Standard Poodle Puppy gets acclimated to you, your family and the new surroundings, crate your puppy during the day in a separate room for a few hours at least once a day. Always crate your puppy, adolescent, or young adult when you leave. Start with shorter trips. When you go to the grocery store, do not apologize for leaving, just go. As you leave to go for longer periods do not say, “I will be back”, just go. When you leave for work have the same relaxed attitude and just go. If you seem concerned or worried about being gone for longer periods, that apprehension you are feeling may produce separation anxiety in your puppy. In short, you leave with confidence and they will stay at home with confidence.