Is it ok to leave yorkie at home alone for 12-14 hours on a regular basis? - Page 3 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Princess10 · 04-19-2011, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jacquelinebabco

I think if you stop to visit once a week it should be ok. Just leave a 20 pound bag of dog food out and maybe a hose with running water.

i'm pretty sure a 20# bag of food would last princess about 10-15 months!

Timba212 · 04-19-2011, 07:10 PM

I hate the thought of even leaving my two babies home for even and hour ... imagine 12 hours.... some people should think about it first before committing to a new companionship.... these babies need constant love and affection.....

lovespandp · 04-19-2011, 07:10 PM

Arent hamsters somewhat social??

I think a goldfish would be perfect!! Not a goldfish a Beta! (sp)

Bella Mae · 04-19-2011, 07:15 PM

No, that baby needs you and not just a couple hours a day. If you look up the breed you will see that it is a companion dog. This means not just for your companionship but the pup needs companionship as well. It just won't understand!

chestermama · 04-19-2011, 07:23 PM

personally with that schedule, a cat might be a better fit for you, yorkies love to be around their humans and its not fair for them if their owners are gone a lot, I only work part time and I feel fuilty leaving chester at home

chachi · 04-19-2011, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by lovespandp

Arent hamsters somewhat social??

I think a goldfish would be perfect!! Not a goldfish a Beta! (sp)

A betta fish would be perfect. I just dont like when people suggest cats to stay home that long by themselves. I have them and they can be just as social and needy as a yorkie. Just because they use a litter box does not makle them a good pet to leave at home alone long hours ya know what I mean

JESSY_RN2B · 04-19-2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jacquelinebabco

I think if you stop to visit once a week it should be ok. Just leave a 20 pound bag of dog food out and maybe a hose with running water.

*snort*

jackie200 · 04-19-2011, 08:01 PM

On the days that I work out I actually do go home after work for around 40 min until I go to yoga class (which is from 6:30-8:00pm) even though I end up home like at 9:00 pm probably.

I would still have time on the days that I don't work out plus the weekend. The girl at my office has a yorkie and she works from 8-5 but probably doesn't get home until 6:00pm every day and her yorkie is really quiet. She has brought him in with her twice but she usually leaves him alone. I don't ALWAYS work out 3 days during the weekdays, sometimes its only 3 times a week... Most people work 40 hours a week, I don't think that's extreme.

jackie200 · 04-19-2011, 08:05 PM

Actually, it wouldn't really be 12-14 hours on most days; I work from 8-5 (9 hrs) and then go home for around an hour and then leave to work out around 6:00 pm and can get home as early as 8:30 pm (if I rush), so I would be gone 11 hours 2 or 3 times a week but with a break in between....

I am sure there are plenty of people who work 40 hrs a week and still have yorkies...?

kionini · 04-19-2011, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by chachi

A betta fish would be perfect. I just dont like when people suggest cats to stay home that long by themselves. I have them and they can be just as social and needy as a yorkie. Just because they use a litter box does not makle them a good pet to leave at home alone long hours ya know what I mean

I've never had a cat, but it does sound logical that they should not be neglected for so long either

Nancy1999 · 04-19-2011, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by chachi

A betta fish would be perfect. I just dont like when people suggest cats to stay home that long by themselves. I have them and they can be just as social and needy as a yorkie. Just because they use a litter box does not makle them a good pet to leave at home alone long hours ya know what I mean

Oh sorry, I was just going by my cats, and they didn't seem to care except at dinner time and bed time. Joey really shows me he cares, unlike any dog I've ever had.

gaijingirl · 04-19-2011, 08:29 PM

A fish was going to be my suggestion too.

Well, it's at least good that the OP thought about this before she got a dog. I know we have all seen a lot people out there who get a dog and then end up looking to re-home it because they "don't have the time to give it the love and attention they deserve". That is one of my biggest pet peeves.

EsmeeKimme · 04-19-2011, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jackie200

I don't have a yorkie yet but thinking about one...

I work 8-5 and on nights when I take yoga I don't get home until 9pm or 10pm and this is around 3 x during the weekdays... There may be other times when I do stuff after work and won't get home until 10 or 11 pm etc. Can a yorkie stay home alone on a regular basis around 12-13 hours a day?

I did a search on the board and a few folks said their dogs were ok with it once in awhile; but what if it's on a regular basis? (no sitter or neighbor to check in, just me).

I have had a few different breeds in my lifetime. Big dogs, XL dogs, mid size dogs and now a small dog. I have never known any of them to have been capable of what you are asking. You have to keep in mind that I am the lady who refused to put even our 200 pounder in the backyard with a dog house because I firmly believe all dogs want/need that interaction. I don't think people that leave one outside all day should have a dog. I still miss spooning with my Alaskan Malamute/Timber Wolf Hybrid. He was very cuddly and warm in the winter.

At the schedule you are keeping I would look into a couple cats so they would have company during the day and make sure to have things for them to do like cat trees.

I wouldn't however expect them to be overly cuddly to you when you are home unless you make a huge effort to connect with them both at least once a day because they will grow used to only each other and become anti-social which isn't what anyone wants in a pet.

Maybe a couple of adult rescues? I would worry about leaving 2 kittens alone that much before they connect with humans.

Best of luck to you.

lovespandp · 04-19-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by chachi

A betta fish would be perfect. I just dont like when people suggest cats to stay home that long by themselves. I have them and they can be just as social and needy as a yorkie. Just because they use a litter box does not makle them a good pet to leave at home alone long hours ya know what I mean

I agree with you. As a teen living with my parents my Mom always had cats! They were very independent, but they loved having attention...of course when THEY wanted it, but they would never want to be alone that long! I think some cats can be alone longer than others, but just bc they dont mind doesnt mean they should

cat/dog is still a living thing and should have attention!

The cat my Mom has now is a blue point and she follows my Mom around all day and talks to her!!

lovespandp · 04-19-2011, 08:43 PM

I dont think a cat or a dog should be left alone that long... IMO

I wouldnt even leave a rabbit,hamster, or any other rodent type. I think if that is your schedule then think about a betta, or if u want an animal in your life try to re-work your schedule... My life would be empty without my Dog!

04-19-2011, 07:10 PM	#32
Timba212 YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: BKLYN.NY Posts: 328	I hate the thought of even leaving my two babies home for even and hour ... imagine 12 hours.... some people should think about it first before committing to a new companionship.... these babies need constant love and affection..... __________________ MoM to TIMBA & MAGGIE

04-19-2011, 07:10 PM	#33
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	Arent hamsters somewhat social?? I think a goldfish would be perfect!! Not a goldfish a Beta! (sp) __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

04-19-2011, 07:15 PM	#34
Bella Mae Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA Posts: 113	No, that baby needs you and not just a couple hours a day. If you look up the breed you will see that it is a companion dog. This means not just for your companionship but the pup needs companionship as well. It just won't understand! __________________ Donna, Bella & Sasha the Westie bellamaetheyorkie.blogspot.com & Facebook (BellaMae TheYorkie)

04-19-2011, 08:29 PM	#42
gaijingirl YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 283	A fish was going to be my suggestion too. Well, it's at least good that the OP thought about this before she got a dog. I know we have all seen a lot people out there who get a dog and then end up looking to re-home it because they "don't have the time to give it the love and attention they deserve". That is one of my biggest pet peeves. __________________ Dogs are proof that God loves us.

04-19-2011, 08:43 PM	#45
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	I dont think a cat or a dog should be left alone that long... IMO I wouldnt even leave a rabbit,hamster, or any other rodent type. I think if that is your schedule then think about a betta, or if u want an animal in your life try to re-work your schedule... My life would be empty without my Dog! __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

04-19-2011, 07:23 PM	#35
chestermama YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,383 Blog Entries: 1	personally with that schedule, a cat might be a better fit for you, yorkies love to be around their humans and its not fair for them if their owners are gone a lot, I only work part time and I feel fuilty leaving chester at home

04-19-2011, 08:01 PM	#38
jackie200 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: costa mesa ca Posts: 7	On the days that I work out I actually do go home after work for around 40 min until I go to yoga class (which is from 6:30-8:00pm) even though I end up home like at 9:00 pm probably. I would still have time on the days that I don't work out plus the weekend. The girl at my office has a yorkie and she works from 8-5 but probably doesn't get home until 6:00pm every day and her yorkie is really quiet. She has brought him in with her twice but she usually leaves him alone. I don't ALWAYS work out 3 days during the weekdays, sometimes its only 3 times a week... Most people work 40 hours a week, I don't think that's extreme.

04-19-2011, 08:05 PM	#39
jackie200 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: costa mesa ca Posts: 7	Actually, it wouldn't really be 12-14 hours on most days; I work from 8-5 (9 hrs) and then go home for around an hour and then leave to work out around 6:00 pm and can get home as early as 8:30 pm (if I rush), so I would be gone 11 hours 2 or 3 times a week but with a break in between.... I am sure there are plenty of people who work 40 hrs a week and still have yorkies...?