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CharBar · 07-07-2008, 12:36 PM

Hi-

I just got a yorkie pup- 11 weeks- and will have to start leaving him at home alone when I am at work! I am not going to crate him- we have a nice tile area in our master bathroom that is a good size for him to stay while we're gone. My dilemma is how do you keep his mind occupied and from going crazy from loneliness for 8 hours each day? Any suggestions??? I love my new pup and I don't want him to be depressed and lonely ALL DAY LONG!

Please help!

Thanks.

yoyo27 · 07-07-2008, 12:40 PM

Turn a radio for noise and company for him. You can also leave him different toys out to play with during the day. I usually make sure they have a toy that challenges them. Maybe a treat toy that they have to work on getting the treats out. He might be alittle young and not understand that till you work with him on it. If you go home at lunch is a purfect time to get him out and he will look forward to that break and take him out for awhile to play with.

missremy · 07-07-2008, 03:59 PM

another good thing along with tv/music and treat toys is to hide some of the treats or food in different places in the room that are easily accessible to the puppy. this makes meal/treat time a game that can also help entertain for a period of time while you are away. i also know that they sell a plugin that releases a scent that is supposedly similar to a hormone that the mother gives off, and it does not give off any odor. this will help with separation anxiety in case your puppy has any of that.

Karrie · 07-07-2008, 05:18 PM

We keep Bailey in an ex-pen which is placed in front of several low-rise picture windows - so she can watch the birds, squirrles and rabbits. Sometimes, when we get home, she's all rested - and sometimes, she's completely exhausted!

SweetPea53 · 07-07-2008, 05:34 PM

When I first got Lil' Miss Izzie, at 12 weeks old, I did use the plug in defuser that releases the homorne that is suppose to calm them and I also left a radio on for her in the kitchen (which was where her xpen is). It did seem to work for her as I had my neighbor checking during the day to see if she was crying and to call me at work if she was crying/barking. I also left her with plenty of safe toys to play with during the day and just recently bought the doggie day care from kong that dispenses a treat every 4-8 hrs....

cesar49 · 07-08-2008, 07:05 AM

if you have to leave him alone all day, he will be lonely.. you should get another puppy and have an xpen for them..

CharBar · 07-08-2008, 08:15 AM

Wow. Great advice on hiding the treats. I never would have thought of that! Do you know where they sell those hormone sprays? He's such a young puppy- 11 weeks- I think that he is still used to being around his yorkie mom and gets a it sad at times. We just got him 5 days ago and I hate to leave him alone when he's used to having his mom, dad, and brother to play with during the day!

nikkinack · 07-08-2008, 09:46 AM

I felt the same way when I got Kingston, So I hide treat give him toys and leave the tv on. He is just fine and I think he has grown to like it.

cesar49 · 07-08-2008, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by nikkinack

I felt the same way when I got Kingston, So I hide treat give him toys and leave the tv on. He is just fine and I think he has grown to like it.

dogs are pack animals.. they are in limbo without another dog

CharBar · 07-08-2008, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by cesar49

if you have to leave him alone all day, he will be lonely.. you should get another puppy and have an xpen for them..

See- I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to get another puppy so he can have a buddy to play with (the more the merrier, right?) and not be so lonely but there are two very good reason why I can't:

1) my husband says "One's enough! we just got him" and I can't argue with that!
2) I don't think I could afford another one! I wanted to get a yorkie from a reputable breeder and NOT a puppy mill or pet store, so I had to pay alot for my little guy... so for now I think I'll tough it out, give my pup all the love I can give him when I'm home, and pray for the best when I'm not there

and also try to fill his pen up with toys!

The radio and hormone diffuser are goods ideas too... i'll try to find find one of those diffusers if I can.

Fergiesmomma · 07-09-2008, 10:44 AM

Sneak him to work with you! Or maybe you can come home on lunch, so he is not there all day by himself.

Tabatha00 · 07-10-2008, 08:57 PM

I have the same problem as you. Luckily for my little guy Mufasa AND me, my kids are out of school for the summer so they have been able to spend a lot of time with him. I also have been on vacation so it's been great spending all our time with him. When the kids go back to school Mufasa will be home by himself for about 7 hours a day until the kids get out of school and I'll just keep plenty of toys out for him. I know I maybe making a HUGE mistake and will probably pay for it later but I just can't crate Mufasa. I'm going to use a belly band on him when I go back to work. We usually take Mufasa everywhere we go but if we can't then I always make sure all the doors are closed throughout the house so he can only roam the kitchen and living room and I've puppy proofed everything so I feel comfortable that he won't get into any trouble.

I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to get another yorkie but just can't afford it right now since we too paid quite a bit for Mufasa and just can't spend that kind of money a month after we got him. lol

susanna16 · 07-11-2008, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CharBar

Hi-

I just got a yorkie pup- 11 weeks- and will have to start leaving him at home alone when I am at work! I am not going to crate him- we have a nice tile area in our master bathroom that is a good size for him to stay while we're gone. My dilemma is how do you keep his mind occupied and from going crazy from loneliness for 8 hours each day? Any suggestions??? I love my new pup and I don't want him to be depressed and lonely ALL DAY LONG!

Please help!

Thanks.

all i can say is maybe u should get another one..asap
my mom did that and they were devoted to one another and she left her 'guilt' at the door...

cesar49 · 07-12-2008, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by susanna16

all i can say is maybe u should get another one..asap
my mom did that and they were devoted to one another and she left her 'guilt' at the door...

i gave my mom 2 puppies in march.. she never had dogs before. she loves them..

schmoosmummy · 07-13-2008, 03:31 AM

First question - What is a belly band?

Also l am trying not to be rude here, but isn 't it a bit selfish to get a pup and then leave it alone for 8 hours a day? I think that all those who are thinking of getting either a pup or adult dog should think what is in the best interest of the animal before themselves. Also why put your self through all this guilt?

If l was working those hours, there is no way that l would leave a pup on its own. The poor baby is going to be traumatised within a few minutes of you leaving. Have you not got a a friend or neighbor that you trust who could have the pup during the day? Or what about a puppy day care?

Again l am not trying to be rude but just leaving toys and a tv on is ni comparison to having you with him.

07-07-2008, 12:36 PM	#1
CharBar Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 123	Lonely Puppies Hi- I just got a yorkie pup- 11 weeks- and will have to start leaving him at home alone when I am at work! I am not going to crate him- we have a nice tile area in our master bathroom that is a good size for him to stay while we're gone. My dilemma is how do you keep his mind occupied and from going crazy from loneliness for 8 hours each day? Any suggestions??? I love my new pup and I don't want him to be depressed and lonely ALL DAY LONG! Please help! Thanks.

07-07-2008, 12:40 PM	#2
yoyo27 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,741	Turn a radio for noise and company for him. You can also leave him different toys out to play with during the day. I usually make sure they have a toy that challenges them. Maybe a treat toy that they have to work on getting the treats out. He might be alittle young and not understand that till you work with him on it. If you go home at lunch is a purfect time to get him out and he will look forward to that break and take him out for awhile to play with. __________________ " Santa's on his Way! From: Cali, Cinnamon, and Zoie.

07-07-2008, 05:18 PM	#4
Karrie Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 903	We keep Bailey in an ex-pen which is placed in front of several low-rise picture windows - so she can watch the birds, squirrles and rabbits. Sometimes, when we get home, she's all rested - and sometimes, she's completely exhausted! __________________ This is Bailey's world and we just live in it!

07-07-2008, 05:34 PM	#5
SweetPea53 ~Izzie~ My Lil' Sweetie Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: So. California (Santa Clarita) Posts: 2,348	When I first got Lil' Miss Izzie, at 12 weeks old, I did use the plug in defuser that releases the homorne that is suppose to calm them and I also left a radio on for her in the kitchen (which was where her xpen is). It did seem to work for her as I had my neighbor checking during the day to see if she was crying and to call me at work if she was crying/barking. I also left her with plenty of safe toys to play with during the day and just recently bought the doggie day care from kong that dispenses a treat every 4-8 hrs.... __________________ Don't Worry, Be Happy

07-08-2008, 07:05 AM	#6
cesar49 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: eagles nest ohio Posts: 1,325 Blog Entries: 1	if you have to leave him alone all day, he will be lonely.. you should get another puppy and have an xpen for them.. __________________ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs.

07-07-2008, 03:59 PM	#3
missremy YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NYC,NY,USA Posts: 2	another good thing along with tv/music and treat toys is to hide some of the treats or food in different places in the room that are easily accessible to the puppy. this makes meal/treat time a game that can also help entertain for a period of time while you are away. i also know that they sell a plugin that releases a scent that is supposedly similar to a hormone that the mother gives off, and it does not give off any odor. this will help with separation anxiety in case your puppy has any of that.

07-08-2008, 08:15 AM	#7
CharBar Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 123	Wow. Great advice on hiding the treats. I never would have thought of that! Do you know where they sell those hormone sprays? He's such a young puppy- 11 weeks- I think that he is still used to being around his yorkie mom and gets a it sad at times. We just got him 5 days ago and I hate to leave him alone when he's used to having his mom, dad, and brother to play with during the day!

07-08-2008, 09:46 AM	#8
nikkinack YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mid Michigan Posts: 1,510	I felt the same way when I got Kingston, So I hide treat give him toys and leave the tv on. He is just fine and I think he has grown to like it. __________________ Member of Petite Pups United and Spoiled Rotten Club Proud member of the CrAzYcLuB

07-09-2008, 10:44 AM	#11
Fergiesmomma Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 181	Sneak him to work with you! Or maybe you can come home on lunch, so he is not there all day by himself.

07-10-2008, 08:57 PM	#12
Tabatha00 YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florence, Alabama Posts: 287	I have the same problem as you. Luckily for my little guy Mufasa AND me, my kids are out of school for the summer so they have been able to spend a lot of time with him. I also have been on vacation so it's been great spending all our time with him. When the kids go back to school Mufasa will be home by himself for about 7 hours a day until the kids get out of school and I'll just keep plenty of toys out for him. I know I maybe making a HUGE mistake and will probably pay for it later but I just can't crate Mufasa. I'm going to use a belly band on him when I go back to work. We usually take Mufasa everywhere we go but if we can't then I always make sure all the doors are closed throughout the house so he can only roam the kitchen and living room and I've puppy proofed everything so I feel comfortable that he won't get into any trouble. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to get another yorkie but just can't afford it right now since we too paid quite a bit for Mufasa and just can't spend that kind of money a month after we got him. lol

07-13-2008, 03:31 AM	#15
schmoosmummy Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 11	First question - What is a belly band? Also l am trying not to be rude here, but isn 't it a bit selfish to get a pup and then leave it alone for 8 hours a day? I think that all those who are thinking of getting either a pup or adult dog should think what is in the best interest of the animal before themselves. Also why put your self through all this guilt? If l was working those hours, there is no way that l would leave a pup on its own. The poor baby is going to be traumatised within a few minutes of you leaving. Have you not got a a friend or neighbor that you trust who could have the pup during the day? Or what about a puppy day care? Again l am not trying to be rude but just leaving toys and a tv on is ni comparison to having you with him. __________________ ta ta for now xxx Schmoosmummy