How Long can I leave my pup home alone for?

[willow828]

I just started a new job, and I feel terrible for leaving my pup home for 8 hours. I obviously load her dish up with food and water, and she has free reign of my place...she goes on the wee wee pad. Is this ok? Should I get another yorkie to keep her company? HELP!

[bchgirl]

I'd suggest not allowing her free reign. Can you babygate her in a bathroom...or your kitchen? Or use an xpen?

If at all possible I'd have someone come in mid day to check on her too.

[Lexi Rae]

lexi has free reign of my house and she loves it. im gone like 9
hours a day..

[cesar49]

Originally Posted by willow828

I just started a new job, and I feel terrible for leaving my pup home for 8 hours. I obviously load her dish up with food and water, and she has free reign of my place...she goes on the wee wee pad. Is this ok? Should I get another yorkie to keep her company? HELP!

yes yes yes.. get another.. the perfect solution.. your pups will be much happier

[willow828]

i feel like she is lonely. i wish i didn't feel such guilt. she is 1 year old...i have my own business, so I am only away 3 days a week from her from 8-5:30. I did have someone come and walk her, but it is $15 for a 30 min walk, and it gets costly. My parents said she will be fine and dogs sleep during the day.

[shannon3563]

I work all day and Caylee in a baby playpen that was my sons. Once she's potty trained we'll do something different.

[Dreamer74]

It is great for them to have a companion but you need to be prepared for them not liking thier companion, especially since she is already a year old. We have a 1 year old yorkie and a 5 month old yorkie and they do love each other and play great. But after spending all day together all our older wants is to be free from the puppy. If we give the puppy lots of attention he gets bummed out and will go lay down somewhere all by himself. It has definately changed his personality. Also two yorkies is more than twice the work of one yorkie, if you are only gone 3 days per week I would not worry about it. It will take some time to adjust into the new routine but it is probably bothering you more than it is her.

[willow828]

willow is so playful all she wants to do is play lol. my parents mentioned that i will have twice the work...i just love her so much and baby her, it is my own fault, but she is my little one. thanks for all of your reply's

[T Doll]

Mocha used to come to work with me when he was younger, but now that he's older (and learned how to bark at everything!) he stays home. I was really nervous about leaving him alone during the day. I bought a Pet Cam to see what he does when I'm gone, and lo and behold he just sleeps all day. I think your baby will be fine...it's actually harder on us than it is on them

[Elisandra]

Originally Posted by T Doll

Mocha used to come to work with me when he was younger, but now that he's older (and learned how to bark at everything!) he stays home. I was really nervous about leaving him alone during the day. I bought a Pet Cam to see what he does when I'm gone, and lo and behold he just sleeps all day. I think your baby will be fine...it's actually harder on us than it is on them

wher did you get your pet cam from ?

[T Doll]

Originally Posted by Elisandra

wher did you get your pet cam from ?

I got mine on Ebay and it's this one Panasonic Pet Cam, Network Camera Model BL-C1A-S - eBay (item 150294090989 end time Sep-19-08 13:30:00 PDT). I didn't get it from that seller, but it's the same one I have. That particular auction has a pretty low starting price and there are no bids yet, so you might be able to score a good deal (the other ones listed are more expensive). Or you can check out some more by searching under "pet cam"

[Elisandra]

Originally Posted by T Doll

I got mine on Ebay and it's this one Panasonic Pet Cam, Network Camera Model BL-C1A-S - eBay (item 150294090989 end time Sep-19-08 13:30:00 PDT). I didn't get it from that seller, but it's the same one I have. That particular auction has a pretty low starting price and there are no bids yet, so you might be able to score a good deal (the other ones listed are more expensive). Or you can check out some more by searching under "pet cam"

thank you so much i always wanted to know what Rocky does all day im sure sleep !

[Jessbell]

That's actually part of the reason why I'm getting a second dog; to keep my Chi company when I return to work. I've not been working the whole time I've had Ellie due to ill health but am hoping to start some very part time work a couple of days a week soon and it'd be nice if she had company.

Jess

[T Doll]

Originally Posted by Elisandra

thank you so much i always wanted to know what Rocky does all day im sure sleep !

No problem Oh, I should also mention that it doesn't have a recording feature, so you can't do a "playback" when you get home. It's more like a live webcam that you can access through an internet browser. So if you don't have access to a computer or internet when you're away and "spying" on your baby, then it's pretty much pointless Other than that, it's great to have if you want to see what your baby does when you're away. I also like it 'cause it shows me if anybody in my family is home (ie. I know when my sister comes home from school 'cause she takes Mocha out of his playpen).

[Dajah and Chloe]

Hi i have the same problem too ,ok so i have to go to work from 7 to 3 and my sis will be home most of the time so would she be ok if she is home by herself in a kennel? but my dog is only 6,7,or 8weeks