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pea496 · 03-20-2008, 04:59 PM

I am lucky that I work part-time and have my sister come to spend some time with Conner during the day. He is not alone much. When I get home, we take a walk, then it is playtime, dinner, more playtime, wind down with a bone (cow tail), then bed. Conner is in a large cage with his bed, food, water and toys. When my sister comes during the day, he knows it is "chicken time". She says he just wants her to put the chicken down, then leave.

Karrie · 03-20-2008, 05:16 PM

We keep Bailey in an exercise pen from 7:00 - 4:00 4 days a week. And, just like Sammybear's mom - we don't go out at night and we don't go out on the weekend (unless Bailey can come with us).

Yes, the guilt was horrible in the beginning. But I have found that the routine makes Bailey feel safe and she gets in her ex-pen gladly each morning (with a treat of course!). I have two beds, a floor pillow, two blankets and water available for her in the pen. She NEVER drinks any water??? But its always there for her.

Lots of play and we are all very happy.

Good luck!!

melanie daley · 03-20-2008, 05:20 PM

Well I'm glad I'm not alone in bringing up this topic!! I took a whole week off with Roxi's surgery.. I thought it's bad enough she stays home alone when we work, and I couldn't bring myself to leave her alone when she is not feeling good after surgery!! At least she is good enough now that we can leave her the run of living room and kitchen, which are both really big areas.. It's just so hard, no matter the circumstances when you have to leave them at all!! Our area is VERY pet friendly, there is even an Easter dog parade on Sunday!! And most of the restaurants have patios and dogs are always welcome! So we just LOVE that! she goes absolutely everywhere with us when we aren't working, so thats cool...

melanie daley · 03-20-2008, 05:24 PM

check out the Haute dog easter parade we have ever year if you want.. we have xmas parade too!!! www.hautedogs.org/easter.html

Gracie2006 · 03-20-2008, 05:32 PM

Gracie and Holly are in an ex-pen with pee pads, toys, food and water. They pretty much sleep all day. They are wired for sound when I get home!

melanie daley · 03-20-2008, 05:37 PM

and here is the haute dog home page link so you can see the video too!! It's such a laugh!
www.hautedogs.org

deb22 · 03-20-2008, 06:49 PM

Penny is alone 3 days a week from 8:30 til 3:30. She is in a crate with a bed, toys, food and water, and a potty pad. She does pretty well and loves her crate. I also leave the radio/tv on. But sometimes I take her to work on one of those days.

03-20-2008, 04:59 PM	#16
pea496 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,511	I am lucky that I work part-time and have my sister come to spend some time with Conner during the day. He is not alone much. When I get home, we take a walk, then it is playtime, dinner, more playtime, wind down with a bone (cow tail), then bed. Conner is in a large cage with his bed, food, water and toys. When my sister comes during the day, he knows it is "chicken time". She says he just wants her to put the chicken down, then leave. __________________ Conner - my best buddy

03-20-2008, 05:16 PM	#17
Karrie Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 903	We keep Bailey in an exercise pen from 7:00 - 4:00 4 days a week. And, just like Sammybear's mom - we don't go out at night and we don't go out on the weekend (unless Bailey can come with us). Yes, the guilt was horrible in the beginning. But I have found that the routine makes Bailey feel safe and she gets in her ex-pen gladly each morning (with a treat of course!). I have two beds, a floor pillow, two blankets and water available for her in the pen. She NEVER drinks any water??? But its always there for her. Lots of play and we are all very happy. Good luck!! __________________ This is Bailey's world and we just live in it!

03-20-2008, 05:20 PM	#18
melanie daley Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Belmont Shore SoCal Posts: 852	Well I'm glad I'm not alone in bringing up this topic!! I took a whole week off with Roxi's surgery.. I thought it's bad enough she stays home alone when we work, and I couldn't bring myself to leave her alone when she is not feeling good after surgery!! At least she is good enough now that we can leave her the run of living room and kitchen, which are both really big areas.. It's just so hard, no matter the circumstances when you have to leave them at all!! Our area is VERY pet friendly, there is even an Easter dog parade on Sunday!! And most of the restaurants have patios and dogs are always welcome! So we just LOVE that! she goes absolutely everywhere with us when we aren't working, so thats cool... __________________ Melanie Roxi & Rocco

03-20-2008, 05:24 PM	#19
melanie daley Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Belmont Shore SoCal Posts: 852	check out the Haute dog easter parade we have ever year if you want.. we have xmas parade too!!! www.hautedogs.org/easter.html __________________ Melanie Roxi & Rocco

03-20-2008, 05:32 PM	#20
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sequim, Wa Posts: 4,541	Gracie and Holly are in an ex-pen with pee pads, toys, food and water. They pretty much sleep all day. They are wired for sound when I get home! __________________ Gracie loves Bailey. Holly loves Tucker. Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls.

03-20-2008, 05:37 PM	#21
melanie daley Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Belmont Shore SoCal Posts: 852	and here is the haute dog home page link so you can see the video too!! It's such a laugh! www.hautedogs.org __________________ Melanie Roxi & Rocco

03-20-2008, 06:49 PM	#22
deb22 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: us Posts: 1,500	Penny is alone 3 days a week from 8:30 til 3:30. She is in a crate with a bed, toys, food and water, and a potty pad. She does pretty well and loves her crate. I also leave the radio/tv on. But sometimes I take her to work on one of those days. __________________ Deb and Penny (aka Miss Picky Pants) Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club