Advice for leaving Baxter for first time Tomorrow is my first day back to work since bringing Baxter home. I took off work a few days last week to get Baxter used to his new home. I am opting to let him stay in the kitchen with a baby gate & puppy pads, as we are pad training. The problem is he is so attached to me. He cries his little head off. My daughter has offered to puppy sit Monday & Tuesday then I'm off the rest of the week. I just work 2-3 days a week. Do I take him to her or am I prolonging the inevitable? He is only 11 weeks old so that is why I am not crating because I can not come home at lunch. The kitchen is a fairly small kitchen & is puppy proofed. I feel I've made a mistake letting him stay by my side too much. Oh my this is tough. I just hate to leave him alone while I am at work. What to do! |
Joey used to cry too, but it was just something that I had to do. Now he knows when its time to get in the pen I am going to work. I also let him "help" when I get ready...usually he just lays all over my clothes and just rolls over so I can rub his belly. |
Is it possible for your daughter to come check on him during the day rather than bringing him to her? It's been awhile since I have worked and had a puppy so I don't know what the best way to handle it is. Others should post some good ideas. The one thing I did when I got a puppy, even though I was home all dat was to go out a few times a day for short periods of time so they got use to me coming and going. Good luck. |
I think when I am off the rest of the week I'll start leaving him for a few hours here & there. Maybe go ahead & puppy sit these 2 days then get him used to being without me. He's fine as long as hes with someone! |
I have a fairly set routine/setup by now. Food, water, a nice fluffy Bed. Toys to play with, and room to move around and a potty area. Some leave a radio/tv on (distant) to create a presence. They'll get used to it soon, and be very comfortable while you're gone. :thumbup: |
I think your kitchen sounds perfect, as long as it is puppy-proofed like you said. I leave the TV on for company since it is usually on when we are home anyway. The only problem was I would come home for lunch and catch Columbo watching soap operas. I had to have a talk with him about that. :D You could also set up a webcam to watch him on your computer if you want to keep an eye on him. |
Hi, its tough we all spoil a little too much. What I have done with all mine is built the time up that the pup is left alone its not easy but find it causes less stress for them, maybe if your daughter could pop ova after you have been out a few hours and again later on before you finish work, that's how we worked when my sister first brought her collie pups home. I still feel guilty about leaving mine for any length of time but really think its me that is more stressed and they are not at all fussed lol |
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I would get an expen rather then the kitchen. Ziva chewed the edges of furniture, cabinets and baseboards when left alone for even a short time. I invested in the 36' tall isis 8 panel pen for Abby and she did not ruin a single thing! We are just finishing with it at 18 months, and I am going to keep it for emergency use. |
Ideas: leave the crate inside the pen with him with a treat and toy, and leave some relaxing music on for him...another option would be to set up a mirror for him to look at just outside the gate. Dogs like dens so having a crate in the pen should help. Leave the door off or propped open so it doesn't close on him. Yorkies are known to have terrible separation anxiety. Yesterday, I had to leave Pooky in the car while we ate lunch. The windows and sunroof were open, we were parked in the shade, temp comfortable and I could see the car...only 20 feet away. The restaurant would not allow dogs. He was really good, but then he'd start crying and shaking the car enough to set off the alarm! Car is super sensitive to any slight motion and had to keep my hand on the alarm. Car kept locking the doors after a few moments. Anyway, he survived and I know your little one will too. Mine is 13 weeks today. |
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I think that would work, especially if it is draft-free and there is food to nibble on all day, fresh water in a non-tip bowl, and a soft cuddly place to sleep...which I am sure you already prepared. Something that smells like you in his bed would be nice for him as well. :D If your daughter can come and check on him, that would be great. He is young, and will probably still be sleeping a good part of the day, but the TV will provide 'human voices' and other background 'noise' so that hopefully every little sound will not be abrupt and startling/frightening to him in an otherwise quiet room. He will get used to the routine, especially if it is consistent. I know how sad it is to leave them...my two know and always lay on my clothes, huge puppy eyes looking pathetic and sad, and they get lots of lovies that way. :p:D |
I personally think that getting them used to being by themselves is good for them. That way they know if they are left alone you will come back and it is okay. We started leaving Morgan by himself for a hour to start out with. My husband I gone till Friday so Morgan had to stay by himself for 12 hours for 3 days but he is almost 2. |
My Lexi will be 15 weeks this Wednesday. I bought her two play yards and put them together so she'd have more room.I think my claustrophobia had something to do with that. When I put two together she has about 10 X 6 feet. It easily folds up when I'm home. I like to keep her confined until she gets through the chewing stage so she won't chew my baseboards and trim. So far, she hasn't had any interest in the wood, but God knows what she'll find entertaining when she's home alone and bored. She uses her potty pad while I'm gone, but if she hadn't I probably would have used only one playpen to make her area smaller. I leave her food, water, bed, toys, potty pad and soft blankies so she won't have to play on the hard tile. I leave her bed, potty pad, and food/water in the kitchen where they normally are and put the playpen around those things. That way she doesn't have to adjust to any changes in where to go to potty, eat, etc. I want to skype her to see how long it takes her to calm down. It might be better that I don't know because if she cries for a long time I'll be devastated! But, yes, it's the hardest thing to turn my back and walk out that door when she's crying. :( |
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