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Originally Posted by remus  It has been over a year since I moved back to my parents house, so Rocky is very safe and comfortable at home while I am at work, sometimes for 12-13 hours a day. But I am getting ready to buy a place of my own and hope to move by summer.
Even when I am gone now, he comes out of my room, plays a bit in the morning, gets fed and then he spends the rest of the day in my room in his little bed waiting for me to come home. I was gone for 2 weeks on a trip and he would not come out of my room. So I know he misses me a lot.
I am wondering, how will he cope with me being gone in a new apartment when he is left all alone for 8-12 hours a day. I already feel guilty for leaving him alone at home, but someone has to make money.
I know my pops will drop in for lunch to check up on him from time to time, but not everyday.
How do you guys do it? And how does it work out for pups? |
Awwww. I know it's hard. Sounds like he has free roam which at least he's not in a crate for that long. I guess it's easier for me because I have more than 1 so they can at least keep eachother company. I still miss them all when I have to leave & can't wait to get home to see them again.
On the days I work from home, I notice that after their morning walk & play & treat time, they usually play with eachother for a bit, then go down for a long days nap so I'm assuming the majority of the time I'm gone(I leave around 8:30AM), they're sleeping. They get up in the afternoon some time for more play, water break, etc. when I still would be at work so I understand your concern with all that time him being by himself.
You've gotten some good advice. You can try a couple things out & see what works best for you & the little guy. Good Luck!