Please, I need advise,, real dilemma... - YorkieTalk.com Forums

rrosenberry · 07-27-2005, 09:30 AM

Ok as you may know, Bailey comes to work with me everyday, since i got him, he is now 1 year old,,, k...
I may have the opportunity for a new job,, BUT, I highly doubt I will be able to take him, and its to far to even come home at lunchtime.
SO my question is..
1- how do you think he will do with the new arrangement? will he be as devastated as me?

2- He is only in his crate when Im gone. But never for more than 4 hours at a time. (But BF said he could let him out at lunch time)
3- what is the longest they can HOLD IT?? without torturing them? I know people who have dogs hold it for more than 8 hours, but I think thats too long. JMO.
I might be a little premature, Hence, I dont even have the job, But its something I have to consider,,, if they hire me.

Any advise would be appreciated.

luzangela428 · 07-27-2005, 09:51 AM

I think maybe if you start weaning him into the situation it will work out...like leave him home for an hour and go do an errand till he knows that sometimes he's alone and it's okay? Also I have a somewhat similar arrangement except it's for the 2 days that my bf and I are both at work...the rest he is eiter home or I am!! I don't crate Maximus but rather i gate him off in the living room..with his wee wee pad and his water/food... I leave at 8:30 and my bf comes home at 12:30 to feed lunch and spend time...he then leaves at 1:30 and comes home at 4, Maximus has been doing this since about 13-14 weeks!! Maximus usually goes to sleep around 10pm and doesn't wake up till 5:48 at which time he poops..so I would say 7-8 hours they can hold it!!Good Luck

CHARLI'SMOM · 07-27-2005, 09:53 AM

Well, I Am Sure It Depends On The Money, Benefits, Etc. But, How Long Has Bailey Been Going To Work With You? Charli Bear Goes To Work With Me And Has Been For Over A Year Now. I Am So Fortunate To Work For My Husband, So I'll Never Get Another Job. I Know It Would Break My Heart If Charli Had To Be Home All Day By Himself. Do You Have Anyone That Would Be Able To Kinda Babysit A Few Hours A Day For Awhile Till He Got Accustomed To A New Arrangement? Even If It Was At Their Home? Don't Really Have Any Good Advise, Just Feel Bad For You About It. I Sure Know How I Would Be, Fretting Just Like You Before Even Knowing I Would Have The Job.

JCarlson2004 · 07-27-2005, 09:57 AM

I don't like leaving dogs in a crate while I'm gone. I let me dogs stay in my kitchen, dining room and hallway (all tile floor in case of an accident). But then again, my dog's are wee wee pad trained. Maybe you can put down a wee wee pad for him in case he has an accident.

Joy · 07-27-2005, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by luzangela428

I think maybe if you start weaning him into the situation it will work out...like leave him home for an hour and go do an errand till he knows that sometimes he's alone and it's okay? Also I have a somewhat similar arrangement except it's for the 2 days that my bf and I are both at work...the rest he is eiter home or I am!! I don't crate Maximus but rather i gate him off in the living room..with his wee wee pad and his water/food... I leave at 8:30 and my bf comes home at 12:30 to feed lunch and spend time...he then leaves at 1:30 and comes home at 4, Maximus has been doing this since about 13-14 weeks!! Maximus usually goes to sleep around 10pm and doesn't wake up till 5:48 at which time he poops..so I would say 7-8 hours they can hold it!!Good Luck

We do something similar to this. We have a nice roomy area thats puppy proof with food, water and a pee pad. When we just had 1 baby, when we had to leave her we would just turn on the tv or the radio and also got her a lifelike yorkie stuffed animal that she just loved. Hope this helps. Good luck.

rrosenberry · 07-27-2005, 10:19 AM

I know he'll be fine, I just wonder if I will...

To answer your questions,,, he has come to work with me since 8wks old.
He has been in his crate for 4 hours at a time.
I'm considering leaving him out,, on occasion, I just worry about , given the opportunity, he might GO in the house, ( all carpeting) he has never gone in his crate, so, I don't want to ruin it. Yet he sleeps with me and has never gone during the night, but I do know, if he jumps off the bed, hes ready to go out.
I might try blocking off certain areas and see how he does, being allowed to roam.
Thanx for your thoughts.
and yes the money and benefits would have to be better, in order for me to leave, the way it is now, I get to bring Bailey, I have internet and a tv, and its 13 blocks from my house.... thats pretty good,, but MONEY TALKS!!

Maybe in the end I could use the offer for leverage here. and end up with more money and get to stay here,,that would be the perfect answer!

JCarlson2004 · 07-27-2005, 10:21 AM

It sounds like he's really trained well. Why not get an exercise pen? They're awesome! Plus, it will give your baby more room than a crate. Check out www.petsmart.com and/or www.petedge.com

You can put his bed, food and toys on 1 side and his a wee wee pad (just in case) on the other side.

Bruce's_Mom · 07-27-2005, 10:40 AM

How energetic is Bailey? My Bruce is far too high energy to be left alone all day and the nature of my job is such we cannot really have a dog in the office, nor can a dog come to law school with me, people in these environments do not seem to understand he is my son in a fur coat...Anyway I take him to daycare and he loves it!!! He gets to play with his friends all day, they give him lunch, he is supervised and gets an hour of individual attention, and when I pick him up ready to be cuddled! I love it and he loves it!

rrosenberry · 07-27-2005, 10:51 AM

I'm sure we dont have a doggie daycare here, but that would be great, may I ask how much they charge you,, do you take your own food? Im intriged,,, someone needs to start one around here,,,,HMMMMMM,, thats an idea...

Bruce's_Mom · 07-27-2005, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by rrosenberry

I'm sure we dont have a doggie daycare here, but that would be great, may I ask how much they charge you,, do you take your own food? Im intriged,,, someone needs to start one around here,,,,HMMMMMM,, thats an idea...

Well we actually reside in Seattle and there Bruce attends The Downtown Dog Lounge. There Bruce has a cubby hole and I put all his daily stuff for him in it, including lunch and treats. They would provide this but they feed different stuff than I do. I purchased a yearly unlimited daycare pass for $4500, so like $375 a month, but they refunded $1100 since we had to come to Alaska for work for 3 months. This includes up to 12 hours of supervision a day. A typical day at this daycare for Bruce is getting dropped off by Mom at 8a.m. and playing with the 6 other small dogs in his "pack" with toys and what not inside. They have a really cute little room for his pack it has little furniture, toys, and an indoor patch of grass! At 10 he gets an individual walk for about a 1/2 hour around a park, then he comes back and usually has lunch and a nap on his own personal little bed. 2-4 is group activity time and believe it or not they play organized games! Then again they have individual playtime and he gets a 1/2 of "snuggle time" with his "teacher". I usually pick him up at 6. Once a week they give him a bath and dry (haircut if he needs it) and clip his nails as well. Also they will take him to the vet or anywhere I need him to go for an extra charge. Also I get a weekly report card about his behavior, a monthly picture, and I can check in on him via webcam all day!!! Oh yeah and he can sleepover night once a month when they have their "sleepovers"! They have other things like holiday parties for the dogs and give them special treats and things on their birthdays! Truly going to Downtown Dog Lounge is essential for any pampered pooch with working parents in Seattle!

Here in Alaska he goes to a place called Artic Tails. Basically the same services minus the grooming, and little extras like pet taxi service, and it is a whole lot cheaper...Only $250 for June-August!!!

luzangela428 · 07-27-2005, 11:29 AM

Sheeshhh...what a lucky dog, I feel like Maximus is missing out now...

rrosenberry · 07-27-2005, 11:29 AM

wow. that sounds great, it also sounds like I quit my job, and dont worry about the other job, and start a doggie daycare in my area!

luzangela428 · 07-27-2005, 11:33 AM

Ha--- that was what I was thinking...lol, but I would be worried every second about something happening...and that someone/animal wasn't happy, lol...I could never do that kind of a job but I admire those that can!!!..I would be like the principal wth all 100 kids in my office cuddling and playing!!

Ringo · 07-27-2005, 11:37 AM

LOL....that's an idea...start your own daycare....but seriously, our doggie daycare is $10 a day here. Ringo has gone once, but he does board there over night and loves it. They don't crate them all day. They take turns letting the big dogs out and the little ones to hang out in the front room. It's playtime them. Call your kennels and see if they have daycare, but make sure they aren't kenneled constantly...I mean you could do that yourself. When Ringo goes there he is out of the cage more than he is in it. $10 a day isn't bad at all. It's not fancy, but he loves it.

07-27-2005, 09:30 AM	#1
rrosenberry & Bailey & Bella Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,164	Please, I need advise,, real dilemma... Ok as you may know, Bailey comes to work with me everyday, since i got him, he is now 1 year old,,, k... I may have the opportunity for a new job,, BUT, I highly doubt I will be able to take him, and its to far to even come home at lunchtime. SO my question is.. 1- how do you think he will do with the new arrangement? will he be as devastated as me? 2- He is only in his crate when Im gone. But never for more than 4 hours at a time. (But BF said he could let him out at lunch time) 3- what is the longest they can HOLD IT?? without torturing them? I know people who have dogs hold it for more than 8 hours, but I think thats too long. JMO. I might be a little premature, Hence, I dont even have the job, But its something I have to consider,,, if they hire me. Any advise would be appreciated. __________________ Rhonda, Bailey, Josie and my angel Bella Rue' "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~Anatole France~

07-27-2005, 09:51 AM	#2
luzangela428 Maximus "Lily's Love Slave" Join Date: May 2005 Location: san ramon, ca Posts: 2,368	I think maybe if you start weaning him into the situation it will work out...like leave him home for an hour and go do an errand till he knows that sometimes he's alone and it's okay? Also I have a somewhat similar arrangement except it's for the 2 days that my bf and I are both at work...the rest he is eiter home or I am!! I don't crate Maximus but rather i gate him off in the living room..with his wee wee pad and his water/food... I leave at 8:30 and my bf comes home at 12:30 to feed lunch and spend time...he then leaves at 1:30 and comes home at 4, Maximus has been doing this since about 13-14 weeks!! Maximus usually goes to sleep around 10pm and doesn't wake up till 5:48 at which time he poops..so I would say 7-8 hours they can hold it!!Good Luck __________________ http://www.dogster.com/?148186 Maximus' Album: http://www.yorkietalk.com/gallery/sh...=1&ppuser=2303 Maximus Woves Lily

07-27-2005, 09:57 AM	#4
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	I don't like leaving dogs in a crate while I'm gone. I let me dogs stay in my kitchen, dining room and hallway (all tile floor in case of an accident). But then again, my dog's are wee wee pad trained. Maybe you can put down a wee wee pad for him in case he has an accident. __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

07-27-2005, 10:19 AM	#6
rrosenberry & Bailey & Bella Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,164	I know he'll be fine, I just wonder if I will... To answer your questions,,, he has come to work with me since 8wks old. He has been in his crate for 4 hours at a time. I'm considering leaving him out,, on occasion, I just worry about , given the opportunity, he might GO in the house, ( all carpeting) he has never gone in his crate, so, I don't want to ruin it. Yet he sleeps with me and has never gone during the night, but I do know, if he jumps off the bed, hes ready to go out. I might try blocking off certain areas and see how he does, being allowed to roam. Thanx for your thoughts. and yes the money and benefits would have to be better, in order for me to leave, the way it is now, I get to bring Bailey, I have internet and a tv, and its 13 blocks from my house.... thats pretty good,, but MONEY TALKS!! Maybe in the end I could use the offer for leverage here. and end up with more money and get to stay here,,that would be the perfect answer! __________________ Rhonda, Bailey, Josie and my angel Bella Rue' "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~Anatole France~

07-27-2005, 10:21 AM	#7
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	It sounds like he's really trained well. Why not get an exercise pen? They're awesome! Plus, it will give your baby more room than a crate. Check out www.petsmart.com and/or www.petedge.com You can put his bed, food and toys on 1 side and his a wee wee pad (just in case) on the other side. __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

07-27-2005, 09:53 AM	#3
CHARLI'SMOM Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: VA BEACH, VA Posts: 14	Well, I Am Sure It Depends On The Money, Benefits, Etc. But, How Long Has Bailey Been Going To Work With You? Charli Bear Goes To Work With Me And Has Been For Over A Year Now. I Am So Fortunate To Work For My Husband, So I'll Never Get Another Job. I Know It Would Break My Heart If Charli Had To Be Home All Day By Himself. Do You Have Anyone That Would Be Able To Kinda Babysit A Few Hours A Day For Awhile Till He Got Accustomed To A New Arrangement? Even If It Was At Their Home? Don't Really Have Any Good Advise, Just Feel Bad For You About It. I Sure Know How I Would Be, Fretting Just Like You Before Even Knowing I Would Have The Job.

07-27-2005, 10:40 AM	#8
Bruce's_Mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 779	How energetic is Bailey? My Bruce is far too high energy to be left alone all day and the nature of my job is such we cannot really have a dog in the office, nor can a dog come to law school with me, people in these environments do not seem to understand he is my son in a fur coat...Anyway I take him to daycare and he loves it!!! He gets to play with his friends all day, they give him lunch, he is supervised and gets an hour of individual attention, and when I pick him up ready to be cuddled! I love it and he loves it!

07-27-2005, 10:51 AM	#9
rrosenberry & Bailey & Bella Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,164	I'm sure we dont have a doggie daycare here, but that would be great, may I ask how much they charge you,, do you take your own food? Im intriged,,, someone needs to start one around here,,,,HMMMMMM,, thats an idea... __________________ Rhonda, Bailey, Josie and my angel Bella Rue' "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~Anatole France~

07-27-2005, 11:29 AM	#11
luzangela428 Maximus "Lily's Love Slave" Join Date: May 2005 Location: san ramon, ca Posts: 2,368	Sheeshhh...what a lucky dog, I feel like Maximus is missing out now... __________________ http://www.dogster.com/?148186 Maximus' Album: http://www.yorkietalk.com/gallery/sh...=1&ppuser=2303 Maximus Woves Lily

07-27-2005, 11:33 AM	#13
luzangela428 Maximus "Lily's Love Slave" Join Date: May 2005 Location: san ramon, ca Posts: 2,368	Ha--- that was what I was thinking...lol, but I would be worried every second about something happening...and that someone/animal wasn't happy, lol...I could never do that kind of a job but I admire those that can!!!..I would be like the principal wth all 100 kids in my office cuddling and playing!! __________________ http://www.dogster.com/?148186 Maximus' Album: http://www.yorkietalk.com/gallery/sh...=1&ppuser=2303 Maximus Woves Lily

07-27-2005, 11:37 AM	#14
Ringo Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 193	LOL....that's an idea...start your own daycare....but seriously, our doggie daycare is $10 a day here. Ringo has gone once, but he does board there over night and loves it. They don't crate them all day. They take turns letting the big dogs out and the little ones to hang out in the front room. It's playtime them. Call your kennels and see if they have daycare, but make sure they aren't kenneled constantly...I mean you could do that yourself. When Ringo goes there he is out of the cage more than he is in it. $10 a day isn't bad at all. It's not fancy, but he loves it.