I completly understand your situation. I too am a full time student with a part time job and a wonderful little pup. At first i did feel guilty about leaving him alone when i went to class or work but quickly got over it. I suggest crate training... honestly all my dog does when i'm gone is sleep or chew on rawhide or play with toys. He still loves me when i come home and is full of energy and ready to play. One thing i do is every time i put him in the crate (at night too, he sleeps in it at the foot of my bed) i drap a light blanket or sheet over the top so he can't see if he's alone or not. I'm not sure why it works, cuse i'm sure he can sence when i'm there, but he quietens right down. He might break your heart the first few times you put him away and leave, but just close your front door and go to class. When you come back and put your ear up to your door i'm sure your pup will be quiet until he hears your key turn in the lock, your neighbours might think your nuts but who cares? Good luck with your pup and don't let the little one distract you too much from studies.. i know i have that problem! |