We are about to get a new puppy. But a problem is I work 6 and a half hours a day what should I do with my new puppy while away. Please help I want the best life for my puppy that I can give her.
2006-12-29 11:44:34 · 27 answers · asked by musicfreak 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Puppies are really comfortable being crated - enclosed crates provide the sense of the mothers womb and more so then not, keeps the pup calm during your time away. Make sure you get a crate just big enough for the pup to get up and turn around in - if you get too large a crate the pup will potty in the kennel - make sure you take the pup out to potty right before and right when getting home from work.
2006-12-29 11:50:53 · answer #1 · answered by mnhuskyluv 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Before getting your new puppy you need to make sure that a puppy is right for you. If you are working 6 hours a day and the puppy is left alone for 6 hours straight you may not realize it, but you will be neglecting it.
A puppy needs to be with someone for most of the day to take care of it. Leaving a puppy alone for that amount of time could make the poor pup miserable. As pups they need full devotion from their owners and thrive on contact with them. Leaving him alone for that long could code for unwanted behaviors such and chewing, barking, and more severly aggression. I have seen it all too many times and unfortunatly it is very common. Not only this but it will make it very difficult to house train your new dog becuase you are not with it for most of the day to correct him.
I would reccomened either bringing him to your work, that is only if you will have time to give to him throughout the day at your work. Or find someone you trust and knows about dogs to watch yours. Other wise I would not get a puppy at all. You should maybe look into a smaller less active breed that will better fit yours life style. A puppy is not for you.
2006-12-29 12:01:52 · answer #2 · answered by Em 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
6 and 1/2 hours is not an un-reasonable time to be away. A crate is probably the best way to keep your puppy safe, and your house clean while you are away. The crate should be big enough for the pup to stand up and turn around, sit, and lay comfortable. Water should be available at all times. Give her a little treat for going in the crate and she will learn to love getting in the crate. Dogs are denning animals, and a crate is like a safe den. Using a crate also helps your pup learn that you are the boss, because you control the door. The dominant dog in the pack controls the entrance to the den, and that will be you.
Have fun with your new puppy! Don't forget to go to the vet for vaccines, etc.
2006-12-29 12:04:28 · answer #3 · answered by dusty_puppy 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
well u don't want to put her in a cage just because u would be gone too long for a puppy. u could have a neigbor watch ur puppy or a friend or family member. if u got an older dog they can handle being alone for longer periods of time. i don't recomend leaving the puppy at home
2006-12-29 11:50:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hire a petsitter to come and walk your dog and spend some time playing the dog. Or PetsMart has a doggie day camp that is excellent to keep your dog happy.
Otherwise I would suggest hiding treats around the house for the puppy to find while you are gone and have lots of toys to play with.
2006-12-29 12:23:29 · answer #5 · answered by kathyk214 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A crate works best. You want to feed the puppy and then wait about a 1/2 hour before taking them out to do there business before putting them in the crate. don't make the mistake of thinking a new puppy will be ok to feed and then crate for more than a couple of hours.
A puppy can get into so much in your house - eating stuff, chewing on wires, it is much, much safer for the puppy to be kept in a crate with a nice puppy friendly chew toy.
I highly recommend puppy classes. not so much to teach the puppy but to teach you about how to teach the puppy.
2006-12-29 12:01:18 · answer #6 · answered by gigi 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The only thing you can do until your puppy is old enough to be reliably house trained and past the chewing and destructive stage, is to put him in either a crate or exercise pen. It's not only dangerous for a puppy, but what's even worse is if you come home to a mess every day and are mad at him. This way he can't destroy your house while you're gone, it's a good tool to assist with house training, but ONLY when you're not home.
My dogs were not kept crated, they were in an exercise pen which had a blanket, toys and a few treats at one end and the other end had newspapers for them to use when they had to pee. I've never had a dog who hasn't been able to have the run of the house by the time they were around 8 - 9 months old.
2006-12-29 11:48:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
If you want what's best for the puppy, then don't get a puppy.
The only other options are to get her into doggie day care or to hire a professional dog walker. What does the breeder recommend? If she hasn't asked about this, then it's time to change breeders. A good breeder wants to know about your work hours and would have asked and offered advice.
http://dogplay.com/GettingDog/index.html
2006-12-29 11:55:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put it in a small room and put a krate in the room make sure it has a little water and food. Put towels sown to sleep with puppys love the smell of owners. Have family members or friends come over and give the pup attention too.
2006-12-29 11:48:16 · answer #9 · answered by corkkaylove 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Crating your dog while at work is the best and safest thing you can do, if you have no other options. With a little training, and positive reinforcement from you (dog treats work wonders), your puppy will soon learn that the crate is his/her personal Safe Haven.
It's important to keep your puppy's crate open while you are at home, so that he/she can venture in to the crate at any time.
2006-12-29 12:14:37 · answer #10 · answered by rdfunstuff 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋