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Originally Posted by ally173  i used to think that way ; until my dog chewed up the carpet, the dinning room table and chairs and ended up with hemoraging gastritis; it ruined her stomach; so the vet told me that i am doing her more harm than good by leaving her loose in the house; she was actually damaging herself. after 2 years and 2 expensive episodes with hospital stay; i learned to leave her in her pen when i am not at home; now i cant keep her away from it; it's like her own castle; she loves it; she has her bed, pee pad and water bowl. i understand that it might seem cruel to leave them in the pen; however as long as it's not a kennel or a tight cage, it's actually safer for them, as they dont' know what's good for them when left alone. good luck |
Well I understand where YOU are coming from but IMO if you are home and able to watch your puppy they shouldnt be locked up esp for that long.. I mean come on.. I crated Peanut when he was a pup and I left for work. From 8-12 he was in his crate (with a bed toys blanket pee pad water and food) I came home on my lunch and he was out till 1 then he was in the until 3 when I got home.. Thats how I potty trained him.. On the weekends when I was home he was out of his crate... I think you have to take responsibilty when you have a puppy.. you cant just stick them in playpen.