We work from abou t 7 am - 5 pm and we have a pug that is alone for the entire time. I feel awful and am wondering if I should get him a playmate. Or if other ppl work that amount of hrs too and their dogs are fine?
2006-12-13 10:37:02 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
he is left with a HUGE bowl of water and lots of food and toys all day.
when we stay at home with him on days off...he just sleeps all day, so I figure that is what he does every day
2006-12-13 10:42:35 · update #1
we usually leave the tv/radio on for him
2006-12-13 10:48:33 · update #2
we usually leave the tv/radio on for him
2006-12-13 10:48:35 · update #3
If he sleeps when you are home, he probably sleeps while you are at work. Give him plenty of attention when you gret home.
I agree leave a radio or TV on for sound. Maybe you can find a dog walker for a couple days a week. Other peole work too and have no problems. A new pup could make him jealous and when will you have the time to train a pup.?
2006-12-14 05:56:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pick up the phone and call and er vet. Seriously how hard is that. I don't care if your husband is the "breeder" YOU still live in that house and you should already know what to do. Why? Because if your husband was a responsible breeder he would have made sure that should he not be around the dog was in capable hands. So he had an hour to pack. That's an hour to make things clear to you and to give you the number to the regular vet and the er vet/animal clinic. There is NO reason for you not to be unprepared. ETA: Call me a jerk if you want common sense says YOU should already know what to do - call the vet and what NOT to do - such as leaving her alone, rather than complaining that you are getting your hand held and a pat on the head telling you everything will be alright. Respect is earned not given and you haven't earned it. Being the wife of a soldier doesn't count for squat when it comes to good breeding vs bad breeding. So again, get off the computer and call a vet.
2016-03-29 06:16:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is probably fine I have to do the same thing with my dog but I just leave the t.v. and the radio on and plenty of food and water for her and then when i get home i just take her outside and giver her a lot of attention and whenever i am at home i just make sure that she feels loved so just do that and it will be fine.
2006-12-13 13:55:47 · answer #3 · answered by jess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a tough one. A playmate is probably not the answer. In some towns, there is a doggie day care service where you can drop off your dog for the day, then pick him up. If your dog has plenty of water and space, not to mention some food, it will survive.
2006-12-13 10:40:38 · answer #4 · answered by beez 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a husky/shepherd mix and he is fine for that amount of time. I usually leave the door to the back portch open so he can sit on a chair and be outside where its nice and cool(he loooves the cold). But if it gets too cold i'll close it and he will just have ot deal with playing inside. Your dog should be fine, just make sure you make up for lost time durring the weekends and when you are at home. =) they love seeing you when you get home and love even more when you take them outside for a long walk or play with them for a while.
2006-12-14 02:41:03 · answer #5 · answered by tsumavoc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well what I do is when I get home try taking him/her for a walk and then play with them and give them all the attention that you can, even on your day off .. your dog will have a happy , healthier life if you walk your dog, or take him the the doggy park, he will make friends and play! That is what I do! So think about that,, and don't feel guilty I mean you have to work!
2006-12-13 10:52:04 · answer #6 · answered by michelle b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They get used to it. If your dog is a puppy he will get into mischief if he's alone. Older dogs sleep a lot but I usually always try to have more than one so the don't feel so alone
2006-12-13 10:43:31 · answer #7 · answered by Bella Donna 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he is well loved and well taken care of. If you feel really bad, you can hire a pet sitter to take him out during the day.
2006-12-13 13:51:21 · answer #8 · answered by BellyRubz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave the radio on for him.
2006-12-13 10:46:31 · answer #9 · answered by queendebadow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋