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mynameishadow · 04-25-2007, 06:32 AM

I just want to share with you how horrible I feel for leaving Shadow home alone all day7:45am-4:30pm sometimes even longer that 7:45am-7:00pm. I was thinking about getting another yorkie but they are too expensive for me to buy at the moment and I'm afraid another dog will be too much work for me. I do not have the choice to stay home, I HAVE TO work to survive in this expensive city. Thanks for reading this.

yorkiegirl83 · 04-25-2007, 06:41 AM

I know how you feel. I've always been stay at home since I got my first furbaby and I still thought they needed another playmate.

Maybe you can purchase a few interactive toys so that while you are away your yorkie feels less lonely. You can get a treatball where you can record your own voice and when the puppy kicks it around it will "talk" and dispence treats!

You can also get a KONG dispencer that will every 2 hours toss out a kong filled w/treats. This will keep the puppy busy.

Also, could you afford to hire a dog sitter who could come to your house an hour a day and play w/the puppy or take it for a walk.. sometimes it just takes a little bit to make all the difference

mynameishadow · 04-25-2007, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkiegirl83

I know how you feel. I've always been stay at home since I got my first furbaby and I still thought they needed another playmate.

Maybe you can purchase a few interactive toys so that while you are away your yorkie feels less lonely. You can get a treatball where you can record your own voice and when the puppy kicks it around it will "talk" and dispence treats!

You can also get a KONG dispencer that will every 2 hours toss out a kong filled w/treats. This will keep the puppy busy.

Also, could you afford to hire a dog sitter who could come to your house an hour a day and play w/the puppy or take it for a walk.. sometimes it just takes a little bit to make all the difference

I leave all his toys, treats, food and water available but I still feel awful.
My husband's mother picks him up one or twice a week from 9am til'' we pick him up at night. I do not trust anyone with my apartment keys otherwise I would be willing to pay someone to dogsit him. My Mother in law would never take money from us otherwise I would ask her to go over to my apartment daily to spend sometime with him and take him for a walk.

Dina_Nichole · 04-25-2007, 06:55 AM

Your not alone on this matter. I always feel so bad leaving mine.

Just remember in order to care for that baby you have to work. I'm sure your little one understands your not being mean.

celstu1 · 04-25-2007, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mynameishadow

I just want to share with you how horrible I feel for leaving Shadow home alone all day7:45am-4:30pm sometimes even longer that 7:45am-7:00pm. I was thinking about getting another yorkie but they are too expensive for me to buy at the moment and I'm afraid another dog will be too much work for me. I do not have the choice to stay home, I HAVE TO work to survive in this expensive city. Thanks for reading this.

I actually have 2 boys that stay home all day from 730am - 545pm. I hate it so much, but I have to work also! I feel a bit better because they have each other to play with. I have to say though, having 2 is no harder than having 1. The only time its hard is when they both want a hand to pet them and I only have 2 hands.... then I can do nothing else but pet them! haha But I hear ya!

autumn star · 04-25-2007, 09:02 AM

Maybe you could have a neighbor stop by from time to time!

lovmyyorkie · 04-25-2007, 09:47 AM

How about looking into Doggie Day Care for the days your in-law does not have him.

Anna Banana · 04-25-2007, 10:30 AM

You could find a dogsitter that would watch Shadow in thier own home, so you don't have to trust anyone with your apartment keys.

paulapoo · 04-25-2007, 10:41 AM

Same story here, I'm single, have to work full time. I had one little guy and thought, he's GOT to be bored. I got him a shih-poo bother, I mean brother. I'm not sure if being by himself bothered Otis as much as it bothered me. But I decided to have another dog baby. I leave the TV on, they perch themselves on the back of the couch and police the neighborhood from the front window. I'm sure they sleep a little too. Otis is 3 and Oliver is 1. Oliver plays a little too much still and drives Otis crazy sometimes, but they do love each other. I would definately say they are bonded. Getting another dog may mean a little more work, but it also means A LOT more love!!

TiffnBailey · 04-25-2007, 11:19 AM

That's so funny i have the same exact problem! Living in NY is just so expensive. My Bailey is usually alone for about nine hours, but she's been alone as long at 11 hours. I also looked into getting a second puppy but they're just too expensive and then the vet bills on top of it all. What i do with bailey is leave her a kong treat filled with peanut butter and cheerios and i know that keeps her occupied for a while. As soon as i get home i also take her for a long walk, usually around 30-45 minutes and that helps her burn off some energy, if not she won't really sleep at night. I don't know about you but i have no back yard so she really needs her walks. I know its hard but i'm sure you're doing all you can for your little one.

mynameishadow · 04-25-2007, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by paulapoo

Same story here, I'm single, have to work full time. I had one little guy and thought, he's GOT to be bored. I got him a shih-poo bother, I mean brother. I'm not sure if being by himself bothered Otis as much as it bothered me. But I decided to have another dog baby. I leave the TV on, they perch themselves on the back of the couch and police the neighborhood from the front window. I'm sure they sleep a little too. Otis is 3 and Oliver is 1. Oliver plays a little too much still and drives Otis crazy sometimes, but they do love each other. I would definately say they are bonded. Getting another dog may mean a little more work, but it also means A LOT more love!!

It's so funny you mentioned how being alone probably bothered you more than your baby. A lot of people has said this to me before. Someone told me that dogs don't have track of the time. Someone said to me that they can be alone for one hour or ten hours and they'll still have the same reaction once they see their owners.

mynameishadow · 04-25-2007, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TiffnBailey

That's so funny i have the same exact problem! Living in NY is just so expensive. My Bailey is usually alone for about nine hours, but she's been alone as long at 11 hours. I also looked into getting a second puppy but they're just too expensive and then the vet bills on top of it all. What i do with bailey is leave her a kong treat filled with peanut butter and cheerios and i know that keeps her occupied for a while. As soon as i get home i also take her for a long walk, usually around 30-45 minutes and that helps her burn off some energy, if not she won't really sleep at night. I don't know about you but i have no back yard so she really needs her walks. I know its hard but i'm sure you're doing all you can for your little one.

I do not have a backyard. That makes it harder for me because I barely have time to take him out during the week. The other night my husband and I went out after work to celebrate his birthday with friends and little Shadow stayed home alone for 17hrs!!!! I wanted to die. The next day (Sartuday) we spent ALL day with him... I felt better.

DaisyLove · 04-25-2007, 02:07 PM

I know exactly how you feel about leaving your baby home alone. I hate it, but like you, I have no choice in the matter. Even now... Daisy knows my routine and when I am dressed and ready to go she will start to shake and when I take her to the bathroom where she stays... she barks and growls. She never does that except when I leave her and she only does it for a few seconds but it breaks my heart. She was very very sick when I first got her and she is still very small (2 1/2lbs) so to me she is and will always be MY baby! The odd thing is - even though I do put food, water and toys in the room Daisy will not eat, drink or play with the toys!!! Now What???

crb · 04-25-2007, 02:28 PM

I have five furbabies at home and even though they have each other and have a whole bedroom to themselves with a loveseat, dog beds, water and toys, I still fell awful when I leave for work. I pretty much have a set routine, I come home for lunch to let them out, relieve themselves and run around outside for around 45 minutes then it's back to work. Then I come home after work to let them out, feed them and then their out for the rest of the evening till bedtime. But if my husband and I decide to go out for the evening and we return home very late, I will stay up with them for a few hours before we go to bed because I feel bad that they have been in their room for most of the day.

04-25-2007, 06:32 AM	#1
mynameishadow Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 205	I feel bad for Shadow I just want to share with you how horrible I feel for leaving Shadow home alone all day7:45am-4:30pm sometimes even longer that 7:45am-7:00pm. I was thinking about getting another yorkie but they are too expensive for me to buy at the moment and I'm afraid another dog will be too much work for me. I do not have the choice to stay home, I HAVE TO work to survive in this expensive city. Thanks for reading this.

04-25-2007, 06:55 AM	#4
Dina_Nichole I Love My Munchkins! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: My Babies ♥'s! Posts: 8,765	Your not alone on this matter. I always feel so bad leaving mine. Just remember in order to care for that baby you have to work. I'm sure your little one understands your not being mean. __________________ I My Lil Furballs!! Pia Mojo ~ Trixie Murphy ~ Paisley Max

04-25-2007, 09:47 AM	#7
lovmyyorkie Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: So. California Posts: 955	How about looking into Doggie Day Care for the days your in-law does not have him. __________________ Rosie and my 4 brats Buffy Big Bro. Duncan : Baby Keanu Baby Bear

04-25-2007, 10:30 AM	#8
Anna Banana YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,025	You could find a dogsitter that would watch Shadow in thier own home, so you don't have to trust anyone with your apartment keys. __________________ Anna and Wobie

04-25-2007, 10:41 AM	#9
paulapoo Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 2,884	Same story here, I'm single, have to work full time. I had one little guy and thought, he's GOT to be bored. I got him a shih-poo bother, I mean brother. I'm not sure if being by himself bothered Otis as much as it bothered me. But I decided to have another dog baby. I leave the TV on, they perch themselves on the back of the couch and police the neighborhood from the front window. I'm sure they sleep a little too. Otis is 3 and Oliver is 1. Oliver plays a little too much still and drives Otis crazy sometimes, but they do love each other. I would definately say they are bonded. Getting another dog may mean a little more work, but it also means A LOT more love!! __________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo) Last edited by paulapoo; 04-25-2007 at 10:42 AM.

04-25-2007, 06:41 AM	#2
yorkiegirl83 Love My Furbabies! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: somewhere Posts: 4,427	I know how you feel. I've always been stay at home since I got my first furbaby and I still thought they needed another playmate. Maybe you can purchase a few interactive toys so that while you are away your yorkie feels less lonely. You can get a treatball where you can record your own voice and when the puppy kicks it around it will "talk" and dispence treats! You can also get a KONG dispencer that will every 2 hours toss out a kong filled w/treats. This will keep the puppy busy. Also, could you afford to hire a dog sitter who could come to your house an hour a day and play w/the puppy or take it for a walk.. sometimes it just takes a little bit to make all the difference

04-25-2007, 09:02 AM	#6
autumn star Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Island Posts: 6,095	Maybe you could have a neighbor stop by from time to time!

04-25-2007, 11:19 AM	#10
TiffnBailey Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New York Posts: 83	That's so funny i have the same exact problem! Living in NY is just so expensive. My Bailey is usually alone for about nine hours, but she's been alone as long at 11 hours. I also looked into getting a second puppy but they're just too expensive and then the vet bills on top of it all. What i do with bailey is leave her a kong treat filled with peanut butter and cheerios and i know that keeps her occupied for a while. As soon as i get home i also take her for a long walk, usually around 30-45 minutes and that helps her burn off some energy, if not she won't really sleep at night. I don't know about you but i have no back yard so she really needs her walks. I know its hard but i'm sure you're doing all you can for your little one.

04-25-2007, 02:07 PM	#13
DaisyLove Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 51	I know exactly how you feel about leaving your baby home alone. I hate it, but like you, I have no choice in the matter. Even now... Daisy knows my routine and when I am dressed and ready to go she will start to shake and when I take her to the bathroom where she stays... she barks and growls. She never does that except when I leave her and she only does it for a few seconds but it breaks my heart. She was very very sick when I first got her and she is still very small (2 1/2lbs) so to me she is and will always be MY baby! The odd thing is - even though I do put food, water and toys in the room Daisy will not eat, drink or play with the toys!!! Now What???

04-25-2007, 02:28 PM	#14
crb Luvin' 6 Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bryan/College Station, TX Posts: 1,606	I know the feeling.... I have five furbabies at home and even though they have each other and have a whole bedroom to themselves with a loveseat, dog beds, water and toys, I still fell awful when I leave for work. I pretty much have a set routine, I come home for lunch to let them out, relieve themselves and run around outside for around 45 minutes then it's back to work. Then I come home after work to let them out, feed them and then their out for the rest of the evening till bedtime. But if my husband and I decide to go out for the evening and we return home very late, I will stay up with them for a few hours before we go to bed because I feel bad that they have been in their room for most of the day.