2006-07-15 20:43:01 · 26 answers · asked by dilip s 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Don't go, please don't go.
But as that probably can't be done... uhm... get a second dog?
2006-07-15 20:46:10 · answer #1 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
buy a cat...jk, but that would keep the dog amused (I don't think the cat would be too happy about it). A lot of pet stores sell treat dispensers that will give the dog a treat or food depending on how the timer is set...that would help. Also make sure the dog has plenty of toys to play with. Leaving a tv on might help the dog to think that someone is still in the house so she won't get lonely.
2006-07-16 04:01:39 · answer #2 · answered by laetusatheos 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. don't go out for a long time. 2. give him a lot of toys, sqeaky toys are pretty good. 3. get another dog for him, company always should be there. 4. turn on the tv/radio. 5. get him goldfish (to watch), they're pretty interesting to some dogs. 6. make sure you put plastic covers over your furniture, your dog might rip it up. 7. get a robot to play with it. 8. make sure you play a lot with it after you come back and before you leave. 9. give him plenty of food and water, then when you come back and everything's very good, give him treats and praise him. 10. dogs shouldn't be left alone because they're social animals. that's why you should get a companion for him.
2006-07-16 04:01:54 · answer #3 · answered by Meridian Nocturne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I leave my dog in a crate if we are going to be gone for longer than 1 hr. But I leave the TV on and he has lots of toys and rawhides in there. When you get home play with him and he'll be alright. Some people get more animals but it really doesnt help. My mom tried that She has 3 in her house and they still cry when she leaves. She started leaving the TV on and it tricked them into thinking they werent alone.
2006-07-16 04:35:59 · answer #4 · answered by 42_2001 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, 1 do not leave for long periods of time or else you'll come home to ripped up furniture. 2 give him plenty of toys or give him a companion...dogs tend to take their agressions out on objects if they don't get social interactions for long periods of time. My dog is pretty happy with her squeaky toys and all the rags that used to be toys. But if I leave her alone for like 7 hours...she rippes the foam out of my media chair. Then when you come home give him/her plenty of interaction. My dog loves tug of war and going on walks.
2006-07-16 03:52:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him a Kong that you can fill with peanut butter or thier brand of filling, a treat or puzzle ball that you can fill with hard treats is good too. Nylabones are durable plastic bones that cannot be chewed apart and they guarantee that the largest piece your dog can chew off is size of grain of rice....I use them for my dog as he is a powerful chewer and they have stood the test so far. Also you can put him outside before you go and hide treats all around the house and then let him back in right before you leave and let him have a treasure hunt..LOL There are also movies of made for dogs to watch that have all sorts of interesting small animal footage they like to watch.
Kong site... http://www.kongcompany.com/worlds_best.html
different treat/puzzle balls...... http://www.leerburg.com/797.htm
http://www.dogtoys.com/foodcubesballs.html
http://www.traxwebdesign.com/Marketplace/Family/Dog_Supplies/39936.html
http://www.pet-shop.net/html/active.html
Nylabones...this will take you straight to the page where it asks you questions and determines what type of nylabone is best for your dog based on breed size, chewing style etc.
http://www.nylabone.com/default.aspx?pageid=54
Movies for dogs to watch...
http://www.themoviefordogs.com/?OVRAW=videos%20for%20dogs&OVKEY=dog%20video&OVMTC=standard
http://retailpets.stores.yahoo.net/petsivi.html
2006-07-16 08:54:58 · answer #6 · answered by Kelly + Eternal Universal Energy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a gong at the pet store-keeps them entertained for hrs!
2006-07-16 12:03:24 · answer #7 · answered by MalteseLover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're KIDDING?? Entertained??? It's a DOG! Toss a couple of cookies in the crate & SHUT him IN!
2006-07-16 07:32:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many toys for dogs available out there, buy toys that are holistic with a purpose not those cheap crap they sell at walmart and petco
2006-07-16 04:08:01 · answer #9 · answered by trykindness 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs were designed as social animals and should not be left alone.
2006-07-16 03:51:09 · answer #10 · answered by God 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give him some doggie toys and or leave a radio on. We have two dogs just for that reason.
2006-07-16 03:46:24 · answer #11 · answered by Gabe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋