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alaskayorkie · 10-05-2008, 01:09 AM

It really does sound like you're doing all the right things, and yorkiepuppy had some good advice.

My only suggestion would be to try to find a way to raise his exercise level in the mornings. He's sleeping with you all night, getting a few minutes of outside time, then being left alone again for another long stretch of time. That's 16-plus hours of relative inactivity for a dog entering its physical prime. I'd yelp too.

Your situation is pretty common, though, so I'm not being critical. You gotta do what you gotta do. But if there was any way to get him a good 20 to 30 minute walk/run in the mornings, it might help.

Edit: Oh, I just saw yorkiepuppy's advice about doggie daycare. I think that's a terrific idea. Even 2-3 times a week might help.

10-05-2008, 01:09 AM	#5
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	It really does sound like you're doing all the right things, and yorkiepuppy had some good advice. My only suggestion would be to try to find a way to raise his exercise level in the mornings. He's sleeping with you all night, getting a few minutes of outside time, then being left alone again for another long stretch of time. That's 16-plus hours of relative inactivity for a dog entering its physical prime. I'd yelp too. Your situation is pretty common, though, so I'm not being critical. You gotta do what you gotta do. But if there was any way to get him a good 20 to 30 minute walk/run in the mornings, it might help. Edit: Oh, I just saw yorkiepuppy's advice about doggie daycare. I think that's a terrific idea. Even 2-3 times a week might help. __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube Last edited by alaskayorkie; 10-05-2008 at 01:11 AM.