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10-26-2017, 08:25 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Ohio
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| *Need advice on new puppy home alone* Hi! My name is Olivia and I recently just joined these forums last night! I was looking for a little support, advice, etc...... I recently adopted a little 10 week old male Yorkie and named him Ringo. I welcomed him into my 1 bedroom first floor apartment this past Sunday (along with my 2 year old cat who is pretty indifferent)! I am completely fine and aware of everything that comes with having a puppy, as they are like newborn babies. However, I have been stressing myself sick with leaving him home while I work. I have had friends come and check on him while I work and let him out to pee, play, etc. That has relieved a little bit of my stress. However, I leave my home every morning around 7:40 AM and return at 6:15 PM. I cannot come and let him out during the day, as I am 20 mins away from home. I am not looking to be judged and get yelled at. I know it is not ideal by any means to leave a PUPPY that long alone, and I have stated that I have 1-2 friends check up on him throughout the day. However, when he is older, will this be unfair to the dog? I just worry about him being lonely and it might be unfair that I only see him during evenings and weekends. I know plenty of people have to work and do work with a dog...but does this seem fair to the dog? Does anyone else feel incredible guilt? Will that feeling subside? HELP! |
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10-28-2017, 02:20 PM | #2 |
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| Welcome to YT, in my working career I had raised 8 puppies, bought them when they were 8 weeks old, 4 of them were yorkies. My pups were alone for 8.5 hours 5 days a week. All I had was evenings and week ends with them. No one is going to judge you or yell at you, lots of ppl buy dogs and hold down a full time job. You have ppl come in to check up on him, and that's a good thing. Each and everyone of my dogs were just fine. They adapt to your life style. There should be no guilt feelings on your part, you have given a puppy a loving home and I am sure when you come home from work and on week ends you shower your baby with lots of love.
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10-28-2017, 02:44 PM | #3 |
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| The biggest thing I would worry about it hypoglycemia with him being so young. Have you thought of getting a camera you can use to watch him from when you can’t be home? Once he has all of his shots you can hire a dog walker to walk him during the day.
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10-28-2017, 05:01 PM | #4 |
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| I would suggest a dog walker. By no means is it 'mean' nor will you be judged! People have to work! ha. And dogs adapt pretty easily. But it makes me uncomfortable to leave my 9 year old Jackson for more than 7-8 hours. I prefer to keep it at 6 but sometimes that just doesn't happen. He does fine with 8 hours. But if I was exceeding 8-12hrs on a daily basis, I'd either hire a walker or something. He never took to pads but I wouldn't be against it for the right dog & situation. I agree on a camera can be useful too so you can at least check in and make sure they're staying out of trouble.
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10-29-2017, 07:02 PM | #5 |
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| Welcome to Yorkie Talk I agree with the above suggestions...especially the camera. That way you can check from your phone during the day! Also, yes to the dog walker once he has had all of his shots. Of course, if your friends will go there indefinitely I guess that would work out well. I personally don't like to leave my pups for longer than a few hours...but I have multiples. I know plenty of people who work and have pups and it works out just fine. People do have to pay the bills....lol especially the vet bills.
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10-29-2017, 11:22 PM | #6 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2017 Location: Bend, OR, USA
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| Hi Olivia and welcome to Yorkie Talk! I suppose you do not believe that all the Yorkie and dog owners are jobless and spend the entire day with their doggies. It would be nice if we could afford it though Most of the people no matter if they live alone, couple or family have a daytime job, school etc. So it is normal that we are not at home throughout the day. It is good that Ringo is still very young (10 weeks old). You will have the opportunity to adopt him to your lifestyle. When we took our Zuzi home she was only 8 weeks old (almost like your Ringo). We decided bring her home at a time when I was able to take two weeks off. During those two weeks I was spending a lot of time with her potty training and making her get used to stay alone because I knew it would be a problem later on. So what I was doing after the first 4 to 5 days (this is a very stressful period when the doggie arrives at a new place) I would start leaving home for different intervals of time and then returning. I started from 15 minutes up to the entire day. That way she knew that I will be always back home to hug her. She got used to that very quickly. Now, on your question, if you should feel guilt. Well, we all know that our little treasures would prefer if we are at home for the entire day...but unfortunately this is not possible in most of the cases except the weekends. Make sure that at least you give her enough time out and in the evenings spend time with her playing and hugging. We all have work to do when we arrive home after work but I am sure you can find 1 hour to play, walk and hug your little gentleman. I suggest that you took him out in the morning for a quick walk outside, then when you return, take him out again immediately and in the best case before going to bed you can let him out again. Also, after dinner for example, take a little time only for him. Play games, cuddle him, show him your love and give him the time he deserves. Meanwhile, if there is someone to have a look at him during the day is really perfect! So have a nice time with the new member at home and know that we are always here to help you! |
10-31-2017, 05:50 AM | #7 |
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| You've gotten some pretty good advice so far and I want you to know that it's totally fine to have a job and leave your dog home. Most people have full time jobs and pets. I will say that dog walking can be expensive so don't feel bad if that's not an option for you right now. You've been making some good strides with friends helping with the puppy.
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