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ellashae · 08-11-2008, 05:23 PM

I used to feel bad about leaving my little one at home too. But listen to this! Recently my boyfriend and I moved in together. He works a night job, so I thought it would be perfect. I'm coming home from work when he's leaving, and thus, my pup is never alone. BUT, lo and behold, my boyfriend says she doesn't even want to play during the day. I guess she got used to sleeping all day when I'm not home, that even when someone is home, she doesn't want to play.

I think weekends are different because we usually take her hiking or do something physical where she runs around a lot. But, I do think she got used to sleeping all day during the work-week. I really don't feel bad anymore! I agree with the other post that said your Yorkie feeds off of your energy. Every day, before I leave for work, I give her a kiss and tell her to be good. Sometimes she gets in her bed and lies down after I say this, BEFORE I even walk out the door. If you make it seem like its no big deal, she'll be fine! She'll get used to your routine.

Best of luck! Be strong!

08-11-2008, 05:23 PM	#28
ellashae Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 17	I used to feel bad about leaving my little one at home too. But listen to this! Recently my boyfriend and I moved in together. He works a night job, so I thought it would be perfect. I'm coming home from work when he's leaving, and thus, my pup is never alone. BUT, lo and behold, my boyfriend says she doesn't even want to play during the day. I guess she got used to sleeping all day when I'm not home, that even when someone is home, she doesn't want to play. I think weekends are different because we usually take her hiking or do something physical where she runs around a lot. But, I do think she got used to sleeping all day during the work-week. I really don't feel bad anymore! I agree with the other post that said your Yorkie feeds off of your energy. Every day, before I leave for work, I give her a kiss and tell her to be good. Sometimes she gets in her bed and lies down after I say this, BEFORE I even walk out the door. If you make it seem like its no big deal, she'll be fine! She'll get used to your routine. Best of luck! Be strong!