when i leave the house i usally leave for a long time and when i come back i am so tired i dont have time to walk my dog or play with him. he spends the whole day by himself in his kennel because i dont have a fence. i feel so gulty leaving him alone. i dont always leave. i take him out but what are some fun things i can do with him other then "fetch"? and he is a labrador. i feel so sad leaving with that puppy face in my mind. i dont want to sell him because he is my life. please help!
2006-07-26 17:48:10 · 9 answers · asked by Labrador Lover 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I take my dog for a half hour walk after dinner every night. At first it was difficult because I was so tired all the time. Now, I have a lot more energy from just doing it! Also, he LOVES bubbles. Just get some bubble-stuf at Wal-Mart. He'll go crazy for it.
2006-07-26 17:52:45 · answer #1 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he an inside dog? Maybe try doing two things at once, like watching TV while curling up and petting him. I know that I had to dedicate 5 minutes to petting and saying nice things to my dog everyday around the same time. It may not seem like a lot to you, but I'm sure he'll love your undivided attention for that 5 minutes everyday. Good luck!
2006-07-26 17:53:39 · answer #2 · answered by Adrianna Christens 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is such a difficult question. We all struggle with relationship issues versus all of our committments. And our relationships with our pets are just as important. You're just going to have to schedule time with your dog and keep to it. If there is any way that you can do errands and take the dog with you, DO IT... it's fun to have the dog with you in the car or walking down the street and you kill two birds with one stone.
2006-07-26 17:53:22 · answer #3 · answered by schenzy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do stuff with your dog before you go anywhere even if you have to wake up earlier or change your schedule.Also sleep with him even if you have to buy something to put on the floor to sleep with him.It doesnt matter where you sleep as long as you cuddle and spend time together.you need at least two hours a day with him and at least five hours a weekend with your dog.You have some control over that the dog doesnt.You need to stick with it.You will feel better trust me.
2006-07-26 19:10:12 · answer #4 · answered by deedee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sleep with it is a good idea. Don't leave it in a kennel, it's a lab. :( it'll be sad.
2006-07-26 17:52:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
put him in Dogy Day Care
2006-07-27 02:45:23 · answer #6 · answered by david o 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
turn to the dog channel
2006-07-26 17:56:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you bring him to work?
2006-07-26 17:51:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sleep with it
2006-07-26 17:51:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋