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Originally Posted by dinkster  I think some types of dogs will be fine at home alone while you work, and some won't. By "type" I mean both breed and disposition. Generally speaking, Yorkies are emotional. Some are more confident about being alone, but many are pretty upset about being separated. DH and I did not realize when we got Dinky that we would not be able to travel without him. DMIL might have been to watch him at one time, but she's not able to do so anymore. And Dinky absolutely could not do time in a kennel. he is afraid of almost every person other than us. he might survive, but we can't do it- it would be cruel because we know he would be terrified.
I would check into breeds more, and if you do want to pursue getting a Yorkie, be forthright with the breeder about your situation. if the breeder is any good, he or she will tell you the truth about whether the pup has the disposition for that situation.
I do hope you find a dog that is perfect for you! |
I agree... I remember thinking "oh I'll just bring him to a kennel or daycare etc when I can't be with him"... he is deathly terrified of strangers and would be absolutely horridly miserable in a kennel environment. The only people he lets walk him even in our own house is my dad or mom. And as much as he loves my parents, when I leave for long hours or multiple days, he is anxious and on edge w/o me there they have told me.