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dawn27 · 04-20-2011, 11:30 AM

In my non-expert opinion but I am a mother to four Yorkies. I don't think that is ok to leave any dog /Yorkie or not alone for that amount of time on a regular basis!! Occasionally Yes...but your just asking for trouble if you get a dog and plan on leaving them alone for that long. The lack of human contact can cause all sorts of behavior problems not to mention who will teach them about proper eating and potty habits? Plus the anxiety level it will cause will be through the roof. Which makes it harder to train them. So...Not a good idea!

Maybe you should think about getting a cat...who by the way can be left alone for long periods of time en days if need be.

04-20-2011, 11:30 AM	#86
dawn27 2+2=4 X the Love ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bean Town Ohio Posts: 9,456 Blog Entries: 1	In my non-expert opinion but I am a mother to four Yorkies. I don't think that is ok to leave any dog /Yorkie or not alone for that amount of time on a regular basis!! Occasionally Yes...but your just asking for trouble if you get a dog and plan on leaving them alone for that long. The lack of human contact can cause all sorts of behavior problems not to mention who will teach them about proper eating and potty habits? Plus the anxiety level it will cause will be through the roof. Which makes it harder to train them. So...Not a good idea! Maybe you should think about getting a cat...who by the way can be left alone for long periods of time en days if need be. __________________ Mommy to: Quincy, & Ruby Bella / Miah & Brandi Gone but Never Forgotten Visit: Bella Dawns for all of your Custom Pet Wear needs.