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miikah rae · 09-26-2009, 03:55 AM

Well I was told that yorkies can get separation anxiety when left alone for periods of time and often. Well in my case its the other way around, I've had my furbaby Autumn since monday and unfortunately I have to work in order to take care of the both of us. When I leave her in her xpen with crate food water bathroom area and toys, she whimpers for a good couple minutes but she fine once she realizes I'm gone. (I stay at the outside of the door just to see how long she cries). Once I'm at work all I do is worry worry worry. Is she eating, is she comfortable, did I forget to leave the tv on, is it warm inside, is she gonna forgive me for leaving her by herslf at such a young age in a new place? All kinds of things run thru my head..She 's usual just there for maybe four hours alone cause my mom stops in for awhile(about three hours). Well today I decided tht I'm gonna take her to work with me this a.m. because my mom cant come at all she has a dr appt. Should I just leave her alone for the eight to nine hrs that i will be at work? I knw she has to get used to my schedule eventually but she's only been with me not even a week and I been leaving her. she doesnt have a problem, as of yet, I'm the one that has the separation anxiety like crazy all I do is WORRY. But dnt want her to be an unhappy pup and "act out". I spend all my off time with her so she knw that I am here for her and she seems to just wanna relax and chill with me when I get off wrk which I like. HELP!!!!!!!!

Oh and she'll be 12wks on the 30th of this month.
P.S.
I dnt want to make it a habit w/ bringing her to wrk technically I cant have her there but she's so tiny who'll notice

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charly · 09-26-2009, 05:01 AM

It's sounds like you are in love.

lt was so hard to leave Rockie when he came home at 2 1/2 months. We made sure he was not home for over four hours by himself. My daughter had a schedule at school where she got out at 12:00 o'clock, l start work at 8:00a.m it worked out pretty well. We did not let him around other pups untill he had all his shots. lt's great your mom watches him for you. lf you have no other altenative as far as someone else watching him...l'd take him and be watchful, are you taking his crate too.

Cinq1964 · 09-26-2009, 05:07 AM

I think its great you mom can go and see her! I think she will be ok with it. She will have that routine and know when you get back she will have all your attention! Of course it is harder on us than them sometimes! Congrats!

Kirby · 09-26-2009, 05:46 AM

8 to 9 hours is too long for a puppy to stay home alone. You need to make other arrangements. Bringing her to work will be a great deal of work for you. While trying to do your job, you will be watching her all the time. I'm not scolding you, but for anyone else working full-time and wanting a puppy, make sure you have alternatives for watching her. I do think it's great that your mom can help. A puppy is a joy to have around, but it is a big responsibility.

roxies_mom · 09-26-2009, 06:01 AM

I have seperation anxiety when I leave Roxie too. We're usually gone a few hours at the most when we have to leave. Sounds like you only have to worry about it on the days your mom won't be able to be there. It's nice that she can be with her for 3 hours out of your long day. I've heard people talking about doggy daycares too. You could research one in your area and see if it's something that might work for you. Good Luck I hope it all works out.

miikah rae · 09-26-2009, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Kirby

8 to 9 hours is too long for a puppy to stay home alone. You need to make other arrangements. Bringing her to work will be a great deal of work for you. While trying to do your job, you will be watching her all the time. I'm not scolding you, but for anyone else working full-time and wanting a puppy, make sure you have alternatives for watching her. I do think it's great that your mom can help. A puppy is a joy to have around, but it is a big responsibility.

I dont think you are scolding me I like honest opinions. I'm new to this so the more knowledge the better. When she gets older will she be able to stay alone that long? I'm pretty sure that mom has no problem staying but I'm just more worried about the days she cant. I know its a huge responsibility and she actually had fun at my job. I work in a home so it's just like visiting a friends house, I brought her crate so she had a safe place to chill out at when I was busy. Trust me I'm glad to hear all opinions and advance whether I agree or not. Mom always told me you learn something new everyday theres no such thing as too much knowledge, and never give up an opportunity to learn.
Thank you for your advice it really helped.

09-26-2009, 03:55 AM	#1
miikah rae Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ny Posts: 122	Separation anxiety Well I was told that yorkies can get separation anxiety when left alone for periods of time and often. Well in my case its the other way around, I've had my furbaby Autumn since monday and unfortunately I have to work in order to take care of the both of us. When I leave her in her xpen with crate food water bathroom area and toys, she whimpers for a good couple minutes but she fine once she realizes I'm gone. (I stay at the outside of the door just to see how long she cries). Once I'm at work all I do is worry worry worry. Is she eating, is she comfortable, did I forget to leave the tv on, is it warm inside, is she gonna forgive me for leaving her by herslf at such a young age in a new place? All kinds of things run thru my head..She 's usual just there for maybe four hours alone cause my mom stops in for awhile(about three hours). Well today I decided tht I'm gonna take her to work with me this a.m. because my mom cant come at all she has a dr appt. Should I just leave her alone for the eight to nine hrs that i will be at work? I knw she has to get used to my schedule eventually but she's only been with me not even a week and I been leaving her. she doesnt have a problem, as of yet, I'm the one that has the separation anxiety like crazy all I do is WORRY. But dnt want her to be an unhappy pup and "act out". I spend all my off time with her so she knw that I am here for her and she seems to just wanna relax and chill with me when I get off wrk which I like. HELP!!!!!!!! Oh and she'll be 12wks on the 30th of this month. P.S. I dnt want to make it a habit w/ bringing her to wrk technically I cant have her there but she's so tiny who'll notice. __________________ Auti & I: Last edited by miikah rae; 09-26-2009 at 03:58 AM.

09-26-2009, 05:01 AM	#2
charly Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: So Ca Posts: 2,376	It's sounds like you are in love. lt was so hard to leave Rockie when he came home at 2 1/2 months. We made sure he was not home for over four hours by himself. My daughter had a schedule at school where she got out at 12:00 o'clock, l start work at 8:00a.m it worked out pretty well. We did not let him around other pups untill he had all his shots. lt's great your mom watches him for you. lf you have no other altenative as far as someone else watching him...l'd take him and be watchful, are you taking his crate too. __________________

09-26-2009, 05:07 AM	#3
Cinq1964 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,255 Blog Entries: 2	I think its great you mom can go and see her! I think she will be ok with it. She will have that routine and know when you get back she will have all your attention! Of course it is harder on us than them sometimes! Congrats! __________________ Doggie Blankets $10 with shipping! cinq1964.webs.com

09-26-2009, 06:01 AM	#5
roxies_mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: central illinois Posts: 1,396 Blog Entries: 1	I have seperation anxiety when I leave Roxie too. We're usually gone a few hours at the most when we have to leave. Sounds like you only have to worry about it on the days your mom won't be able to be there. It's nice that she can be with her for 3 hours out of your long day. I've heard people talking about doggy daycares too. You could research one in your area and see if it's something that might work for you. Good Luck I hope it all works out. __________________ "My sunshine doesn't come from the skies, it comes from the love in my dogs eyes"

09-26-2009, 05:46 AM	#4
Kirby YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 618	8 to 9 hours is too long for a puppy to stay home alone. You need to make other arrangements. Bringing her to work will be a great deal of work for you. While trying to do your job, you will be watching her all the time. I'm not scolding you, but for anyone else working full-time and wanting a puppy, make sure you have alternatives for watching her. I do think it's great that your mom can help. A puppy is a joy to have around, but it is a big responsibility.