How to keep my yorkie occupied when I'm burnt out after work - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Limelitediva · 12-01-2009, 05:50 PM

When I get home from working long hours in intensive care at a hospital I am thoroughly exhausted and Penny is all worked up. Since she is a puppy all she wants to do is play play play and when I get home from work all I want to do is sleep. I also go to school, but School isn't as bad as work. Does anyone have any ideas of how I can keep her occupied when I'm burnt out after a long day?

marcerella02 · 12-01-2009, 05:53 PM

I know you said you are tired, but honestly a good half hour walk will wipe her RIGHT out. You could also give her a kong, but i like to be able to watch Layla when she has one of those.

Limelitediva · 12-01-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

I know you said you are tired, but honestly a good half hour walk will wipe her RIGHT out. You could also give her a kong, but i like to be able to watch Layla when she has one of those.

I usually take her for at least one long walk a day, weather permitting and schedule permitting. She plays a lot with my brothers and my mom will throw her ball around for her, but I feel like she wants ME to play with her too. I work 3 days a week (12 hour shifts) and go to school two days a week. I just don't want her to think I'm not around for her. She gives me these looks like common ma lets play and will lay her ball right at my feet for me to throw it which is sweet and adorable!

Maybe I am just exaggerating on this a little cause I am ALWAYS with her when I'm not at work or school.

Thankfully there is only two more weeks of school before winter break!!

CouversMom · 12-01-2009, 06:05 PM

I play fetch with Couver when he is all riled up and I am exhausted. He really enjoys it, and it really takes minimal effort on my part

Limelitediva · 12-01-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CouversMom

I play fetch with Couver when he is all riled up and I am exhausted. He really enjoys it, and it really takes minimal effort on my part

This sounds like a good idea.

Patti · 12-01-2009, 06:08 PM

When I am tired and one of mine wants to play, I will take one of their toys and just play tug of war, that way O can watch TV or just sit there and they get attention.

marcerella02 · 12-01-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Limelitediva

I usually take her for at least one long walk a day, weather permitting and schedule permitting. She plays a lot with my brothers and my mom will throw her ball around for her, but I feel like she wants ME to play with her too. I work 3 days a week (12 hour shifts) and go to school two days a week. I just don't want her to think I'm not around for her. She gives me these looks like common ma lets play and will lay her ball right at my feet for me to throw it which is sweet and adorable!

Maybe I am just exaggerating on this a little cause I am ALWAYS with her when I'm not at work or school.

Thankfully there is only two more weeks of school before winter break!!

it is so difficult isn't it? I always feel so guilty. They say taking your dog for a walk is the best way to bond with them so it is great that you are doing that. hang in there- we all feel bad or that we aren't doing enough

I don't think that feeling ever goes away

Limelitediva · 12-01-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

it is so difficult isn't it? I always feel so guilty. They say taking your dog for a walk is the best way to bond with them so it is great that you are doing that. hang in there- we all feel bad or that we aren't doing enough

I don't think that feeling ever goes away

Agreed! Penny and I LOOOVE our walks together! We both feel so great after.

violet voon · 12-01-2009, 07:34 PM

Hmmm what I'll do when I'm burnt out but my furbaby wants to play...
I will play with her! Well just for about 15 minutes, and then hug her to sleep with me, she couldn't run so she has to close her eyes and meet me in dreamland

Baby Pepper · 12-01-2009, 10:21 PM

A brisk walk

, 3 times a day (before and after work, and just before bed-time), seems to do the trick. As I am always tired

, this is probably just what 'the doctor would order' anyway. Enjoy!

DerbyLayne · 12-01-2009, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Patti

When I am tired and one of mine wants to play, I will take one of their toys and just play tug of war, that way O can watch TV or just sit there and they get attention.

It's amazing how entertaining this is for them.

You hold one end, and they go crazy!!

MizMaRLeysMoM86 · 12-01-2009, 10:40 PM

Get a playmate for her

That's what I did.. they entertain themselves when I'm too tired.. I know that is probably not the answer you were looking for lol Sorry

Limelitediva · 12-02-2009, 07:32 AM

We just got back from our walk

. Today will be a good day since I will get to be with Penny all day today, no work or school!

noisinka · 12-02-2009, 07:56 AM

I play with Sandy for 20mins when I'm home from work. We usually play fetch too. When the man comes an hour later, the first thing he does is to give me a kiss then off he goes playing with Sandy until dinner is ready

ARCHIE · 12-02-2009, 08:08 AM

When I get home Bud get's walked immediately for 20-25min. Then dinner for
both of us. I still feel guilty since he's been alone all day so I make a cup
of tea and sit on the floor and we have our chat time or play time for another 20 mins. I can't miss House Hunter's so I am in front of the TV
by 7:30. If he still fells energetic I throw his baby from the recliner into
the hall and he chases it. When he's tired he stops bringing it back to me
then I settle in for two more hrs before it's bed time.
I also play with him for 1/2 hr while having my wake up coffee from
6:30-7:00 after his breakfast and his first walk. They do exhust you
and it's rough when your beat in the evening when you come home.

12-01-2009, 05:50 PM	#1
Limelitediva Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Highland Park, IL Posts: 166	How to keep my yorkie occupied when I'm burnt out after work When I get home from working long hours in intensive care at a hospital I am thoroughly exhausted and Penny is all worked up. Since she is a puppy all she wants to do is play play play and when I get home from work all I want to do is sleep. I also go to school, but School isn't as bad as work. Does anyone have any ideas of how I can keep her occupied when I'm burnt out after a long day?

12-01-2009, 05:53 PM	#2
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	I know you said you are tired, but honestly a good half hour walk will wipe her RIGHT out. You could also give her a kong, but i like to be able to watch Layla when she has one of those. __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

12-01-2009, 06:05 PM	#4
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	I play fetch with Couver when he is all riled up and I am exhausted. He really enjoys it, and it really takes minimal effort on my part __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

12-01-2009, 06:08 PM	#6
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	When I am tired and one of mine wants to play, I will take one of their toys and just play tug of war, that way O can watch TV or just sit there and they get attention. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

12-01-2009, 10:21 PM	#10
Baby Pepper Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney NSW Australia Posts: 81	A brisk walk , 3 times a day (before and after work, and just before bed-time), seems to do the trick. As I am always tired, this is probably just what 'the doctor would order' anyway. Enjoy!

12-01-2009, 07:34 PM	#9
violet voon YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: M'sia Posts: 454	Hmmm what I'll do when I'm burnt out but my furbaby wants to play... I will play with her! Well just for about 15 minutes, and then hug her to sleep with me, she couldn't run so she has to close her eyes and meet me in dreamland

12-01-2009, 10:40 PM	#12
MizMaRLeysMoM86 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Misawa AB, Japan Posts: 582	Get a playmate for her That's what I did.. they entertain themselves when I'm too tired.. I know that is probably not the answer you were looking for lol Sorry __________________ *"No man can be condemed for owning a dog.* As long as he has a dog, he has a friend; and the poorer he gets, the better friend he has."

12-02-2009, 07:32 AM	#13
Limelitediva Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Highland Park, IL Posts: 166	We just got back from our walk . Today will be a good day since I will get to be with Penny all day today, no work or school!

12-02-2009, 07:56 AM	#14
noisinka YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Europe Posts: 259	I play with Sandy for 20mins when I'm home from work. We usually play fetch too. When the man comes an hour later, the first thing he does is to give me a kiss then off he goes playing with Sandy until dinner is ready

12-02-2009, 08:08 AM	#15
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	When I get home Bud get's walked immediately for 20-25min. Then dinner for both of us. I still feel guilty since he's been alone all day so I make a cup of tea and sit on the floor and we have our chat time or play time for another 20 mins. I can't miss House Hunter's so I am in front of the TV by 7:30. If he still fells energetic I throw his baby from the recliner into the hall and he chases it. When he's tired he stops bringing it back to me then I settle in for two more hrs before it's bed time. I also play with him for 1/2 hr while having my wake up coffee from 6:30-7:00 after his breakfast and his first walk. They do exhust you and it's rough when your beat in the evening when you come home.