What's the longest you leave your yorkie home alone? - Page 3 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

kjcmsw · 11-12-2010, 08:19 PM

Sometimes they go to work with me, sometimes they don't. I changed jobs just to accommodate them. (yeah, a little weird, but why not???). Days they don't go, it's about 10 hours. But I have the two (one has three puppies) so the two keep themselves company. Plus they have their "cat friend". They're glad to see us when we get home...of course, time on the computer is really time away from them also. So figure that in.
Kendra

Roxiesmama · 11-13-2010, 06:12 AM

Roxie is home for about 8 hours while I work. I have never left her for longer than that. If I think I may be longer than that, I call DBF to stop by and take her out. If I am going out for the day and don't know when I will be back (such as a trip to the city or something like that), I will leave her with my mom.

evab · 11-13-2010, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikkilovespink

I'm just curious. I've heard that they're one of the breeds you shouldn't leave at home alone for more than an hour or so? What do you guys think?

Hi, I think every dog whatever the breed, needs to be treated as an individual. I have three, different breeds. My Westie is happy to lie around all day and has never been a problem when I go out. My Shih-Tzu cross, is a little more work! she needs toys and chews to keep her busy, but Kiki my Yorkie baby, goes with the flow...but she has never been on her own, and the longest I have left them alone for has been 4 hours at any one time. Even if I have had to pop back home for toilet, duties and walkies etc.... I am lucky too that when I go on hols, my family house sit my furby kids.

Lorrainelola · 11-13-2010, 06:51 AM

I work from home so I'm lucky to be able to not have to leave Alfie, Layla & Scooter for too long. When i do pop out I try not to be longer than 4 hours but I'm sure Alfie (yorkie 13 months and Scooter German shepherd 4yrs) would just sleep all the time. Layla (german shepherd 15 months) doesn't seem to sleep as much as the other 2 dogs.

I do believe that dogs adapt to their owner's lifestyle though. When I was a child we had a cairn terrier and both my parents worked but I was home from school about 4pm and he just seemed happy to sleep.

I'm sat at the dining table now, doing some work and they are all asleep but I know as soon as i move they will wake up and follow me, well not so much Alfie as he is snuggled up on the sofa between 2 cushions

felicity1008 · 11-13-2010, 06:54 AM

About 4 hours. If im out all day, I can fence them in the bathroom with food, water and pee-pad but that is only if i have a affair to go to. If i go away overnight, which is rarely. I have someone come in 4 x's a day to walk, play, feed them . They are my babies. Wish i could take them all with me

FlDebra · 11-14-2010, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by oliver44

hi everyone i have been a member 4 almost a year. love to read everyones posts. so not computer savy, didn't want to post till i was able to have a picture of my babies oliver & mallory. my babies a full yorkie & part yorkie are my life. i consider them whenever making plans. but i am a single mom & have to work. i totally take offense to anyone that may think i love my dogs less because i leave them longer than 4 hours. i am soooo jealous of anyone that has the option to only leave there dogs for that long. i got my second baby so that oliver would have at least someone to keep him company when i was gone. i totally love my furbabies as much as anyone else, maybe more, im obsessed. so lets all be tolerant & understanding of eachother. sorry if sounds defensive, but this has always been hard on me & it hurts when others are judgemental. love yorkie talk. pics of my babies soon

Welcome to YT! I did not see anyone being judgemental about leaving our Yorkies for more than 4 hours? In fact, most have something in their post about leaving them for longer. I don't know why you are feeling anyone is being intolerant?????? The only post that might have illicited a little surprise was the one where they left their yorkie for 2 days. But I don't think you'll find anyone who is going to accuse you of loving your dogs less because you have to go to work! Like you, I wound up getting a second one when I worked so they would not be lonely. I still feel bad when I have to leave mine, but realistically I know they will be fine. I have been going out of town for my son's football games. My mom watches 2 of mine, but I take my puppy with me. She likes to play too rowdy with the bigger dogs and has already gotten her leg hurt once. So,I just feel like it is better to tote her along with me.

Besides she is fun company! Believe me -- I know I am fortunate now to be retired and not have to leave mine all the time -- but I had MANY years that that was not the case. Just like I had to tell my human kids -- it's QUALITY time, not QUANTITY time that counts most.

Sweet Apple · 11-14-2010, 05:02 AM

I became a major wuss when I got my first Yorkie, Apple...After a year of working in Corporate America, and running my tail off, everyday, to let her out (she wouldn't pad train ), I quit my job, as a retail mgr., and started a professional pet sitting service...I'm in and out, all day, but try to make the stretch no longer than about 4 hrs...They seem to be o.k. w/that...Apple looks at me w/sad eyes, when I say "mommy is going to pet sit"...Buzz and Cha Cha, just curl up in a bed, somewhere, and go to sleep...Best career change I ever made!

maggie & apple & buzz & cha cha

FlDebra · 11-14-2010, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by kjcmsw

...of course, time on the computer is really time away from them also. So figure that in.
Kendra

Not with mine! I usually have Annie on my lap (as I do now) when I am on the computer, and the other two at my feet. Then they like to see how many times they can get me up. (Out for a potty break, treats, come see what I am barking at out the window (nothing), I want you to chase me, can you get my toy?) So -- if I am in the house, I am never really away from mine. They are very interactive. Even when I go to the bathroom. I have a new rule of closing the door tightly behind me with them outside. But all 3 sit outside the door, fussing and occasionally paw at the door.

Cooking is another time they like to try to get my full attention. They know how to distract me when they want to, no matter what I might be doing. I get a kick out of their ingenuity.

speleogirl37 · 11-14-2010, 05:28 AM

Mostly long enough for a trip to the grocery store. Sometimes, but not very often, we have plans that we leave in the morning and come home in the evening. They are always confined in the kitchen, no matter how long we are gone. I just make sure they have plenty of food/water, and some toys. Oh, and I also lay down a pee pad, sometimes it gets used

LordRanger · 11-14-2010, 07:20 AM

your all worried about how long to leave a yorkie at home, its okay we can take it. it means we can do stuff without getting caught. what about how long you can leave your human alone? i follow my human side by side together everywhere it goes and dont leave it alone for 15 minutes

boopster · 11-14-2010, 08:12 AM

Well, I don't know about your human but mine is potty trained and can be trusted at home alone for up to two days. I do worry about him getting into stuff he shouldn't because he will eat anything he sees. I can't train him to walk on leash so I'm forced to hold his hand whenever we leave the house.

boopster · 11-14-2010, 08:17 AM

Silly me - I just realized that was a Yorkie talking about its human. Tallulah is very picky about what she will allow me to do. If it's her idea to wander off, it's cool, but I'm not allowed to get more than 5 feet away from her.

Sweet Apple · 11-14-2010, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by boopster

Well, I don't know about your human but mine is potty trained and can be trusted at home alone for up to two days. I do worry about him getting into stuff he shouldn't because he will eat anything he sees. I can't train him to walk on leash so I'm forced to hold his hand whenever we leave the house.

This post is so dead-gum cute....btw, my BFF, of 43 years, is Betty...I have always called her Boop...But I sometimes refer to her as the Boopster...btw, her hubby adores her, and visa versa...but I digress...love your post!

MaddiesMommie · 11-14-2010, 01:47 PM

I leave the house around 7:30 and get home about 4:00. My girls do fine with this schedule. I have found even when I have the day off, they find their spots and sleep all day anyway. LOL I wish I was able to not be gone so long, but it is what it is.

Vinnyluver109 · 12-14-2010, 06:15 PM

ok everyone who commented on me, I AM A KID, and i don't make the decisions!! so please STOP blaming me. if you need someone to blame, talk to my parents!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11-13-2010, 06:12 AM	#32
Roxiesmama Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY Posts: 849	Roxie is home for about 8 hours while I work. I have never left her for longer than that. If I think I may be longer than that, I call DBF to stop by and take her out. If I am going out for the day and don't know when I will be back (such as a trip to the city or something like that), I will leave her with my mom. __________________ Roxie

11-13-2010, 06:51 AM	#34
Lorrainelola YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hampshire England Posts: 279	I work from home so I'm lucky to be able to not have to leave Alfie, Layla & Scooter for too long. When i do pop out I try not to be longer than 4 hours but I'm sure Alfie (yorkie 13 months and Scooter German shepherd 4yrs) would just sleep all the time. Layla (german shepherd 15 months) doesn't seem to sleep as much as the other 2 dogs. I do believe that dogs adapt to their owner's lifestyle though. When I was a child we had a cairn terrier and both my parents worked but I was home from school about 4pm and he just seemed happy to sleep. I'm sat at the dining table now, doing some work and they are all asleep but I know as soon as i move they will wake up and follow me, well not so much Alfie as he is snuggled up on the sofa between 2 cushions __________________ Your yorkie never judges, he loves you unconditionally. Lorraine and little Alfie

11-14-2010, 05:28 AM	#39
speleogirl37 ♥ Luv My Lil' M&M ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,572	Mostly long enough for a trip to the grocery store. Sometimes, but not very often, we have plans that we leave in the morning and come home in the evening. They are always confined in the kitchen, no matter how long we are gone. I just make sure they have plenty of food/water, and some toys. Oh, and I also lay down a pee pad, sometimes it gets used __________________ Angie Madison Chance Our Future Baby Tatum

11-14-2010, 07:20 AM	#40
LordRanger Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 104	your all worried about how long to leave a yorkie at home, its okay we can take it. it means we can do stuff without getting caught. what about how long you can leave your human alone? i follow my human side by side together everywhere it goes and dont leave it alone for 15 minutes __________________ Member AETP -- Animals for the Ethical Treatment of People

11-12-2010, 08:19 PM	#31
kjcmsw YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 837	Sometimes they go to work with me, sometimes they don't. I changed jobs just to accommodate them. (yeah, a little weird, but why not???). Days they don't go, it's about 10 hours. But I have the two (one has three puppies) so the two keep themselves company. Plus they have their "cat friend". They're glad to see us when we get home...of course, time on the computer is really time away from them also. So figure that in. Kendra

11-13-2010, 06:54 AM	#35
felicity1008 YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: farmingdale, nj, monmouth Posts: 433	About 4 hours. If im out all day, I can fence them in the bathroom with food, water and pee-pad but that is only if i have a affair to go to. If i go away overnight, which is rarely. I have someone come in 4 x's a day to walk, play, feed them . They are my babies. Wish i could take them all with me

11-14-2010, 05:02 AM	#37
Sweet Apple Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, Texas USA Posts: 2,473	I became a major wuss when I got my first Yorkie, Apple...After a year of working in Corporate America, and running my tail off, everyday, to let her out (she wouldn't pad train ), I quit my job, as a retail mgr., and started a professional pet sitting service...I'm in and out, all day, but try to make the stretch no longer than about 4 hrs...They seem to be o.k. w/that...Apple looks at me w/sad eyes, when I say "mommy is going to pet sit"...Buzz and Cha Cha, just curl up in a bed, somewhere, and go to sleep...Best career change I ever made! maggie & apple & buzz & cha cha

11-14-2010, 08:12 AM	#41
boopster Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern California, USA Posts: 1,643 Blog Entries: 1	Well, I don't know about your human but mine is potty trained and can be trusted at home alone for up to two days. I do worry about him getting into stuff he shouldn't because he will eat anything he sees. I can't train him to walk on leash so I'm forced to hold his hand whenever we leave the house.

11-14-2010, 08:17 AM	#42
boopster Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern California, USA Posts: 1,643 Blog Entries: 1	Silly me - I just realized that was a Yorkie talking about its human. Tallulah is very picky about what she will allow me to do. If it's her idea to wander off, it's cool, but I'm not allowed to get more than 5 feet away from her.

11-14-2010, 01:47 PM	#44
MaddiesMommie LoveMy2 Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 4,060	I leave the house around 7:30 and get home about 4:00. My girls do fine with this schedule. I have found even when I have the day off, they find their spots and sleep all day anyway. LOL I wish I was able to not be gone so long, but it is what it is.

12-14-2010, 06:15 PM	#45
Vinnyluver109 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Middleton, WI, USA Posts: 129	ok everyone who commented on me, I AM A KID, and i don't make the decisions!! so please STOP blaming me. if you need someone to blame, talk to my parents!!!!!!!!!!!!!