Khristy -- Millions of people work and leave their dogs at home.
I worked hard and did several things to avoid leaving my puppy alone for long periods of time when he was just a little puppy. I stayed home the first week - had neighbors drop in, had my sister take him a few days, etc.
But the time has come -- and I work 6 to 7 hours four days a week and have to leave my little guy confined to the kitchen (with everything he needs). This is just the way it has to be.
He doesn't cry when I leave - and he's always happy to see me when I get home. I can tell that he eats and pees and poops and plays when I'm gone. I leave the radio on for him and a light.
I do have another dog in the house - but only the pup is confined to the kitchen....and I'm not sure they pay much attention to one another when I'm gone.
So - just do the best you can... love your little guy a lot when you're home.
Have him in an area where he is as comfortable as you can make him when you're gone. He won't be a puppy for long -- and remember dogs do sleep the better part of the day away anyway. Mine do this even when I'm home.
(Mine are both asleep right now.)
I'm sure he'll be fine. We have to work - it's the American way!
Carol Jean |