I work third shift, and would like to know if working the night shift would be hard for a puppy? I'm home all day. I plan on letting a puppy out just before work at around ten thirty and don't live far from work. So I should get there ten minutes after seven. My breaks are at one, three and five in the morning but I'm only allowed two ten and fifteen minute breaks and can't leave work. I do plan on taking at least a week of half nights just to go home. Would this be long enough? Any advice would be helpful.
2007-01-25 09:55:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I worked the third shift for 13 years, as it enabled me to take the best care of my dogs and puppies... A puppy will sleep through most of the night..
I believe your plan will work, especially with you taking the week to help him become accustomed to his new surroundings and home..
I've been there, done that...and it works..
2007-01-25 10:03:52 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Krystal, although (nearly) everyone loves a cute puppy, they are are so much work --almost like a human baby!! I have to feed my puppy 3 to 4 times per day (small breed, so I feed him 4 times per day); he is crate-trained and I am currently litter box training him so I have to clean his accidental urine spills and then spray with Petzyme. Puppies need SO MUCH attention!! Puppies cry the minute you leave their line of sight, etc. A puppy is like a 24 hr job! I hope you will consider saving an adult dog from the pound and saving yourself the pleasure of a puppy when you have more time for it and not be stressed out about meeting its needs.
2007-01-25 19:20:45 · answer #2 · answered by LakeviewChitown 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This schedule probably wouldn't work for a puppy. Puppies take a LOT of your time to raise. Housetraining them alone means taking them out for frequent potty breaks, and you can't expect and untrained pup to behave nicely in a crate or confined space for hours at a time. It really wouldn't be fair to your pup. Raising a puppy means you have to be there for it almost constantly.
Instead, I would recommend looking at adult dogs. A calm adult dog probably wouldn't mind being home alone, as long as he has things to do. You could check your local animal shelter for dogs and ask the staff if they have a dog with a calm, easy-going nature who doesn't mind being alone.
2007-01-25 18:05:24 · answer #3 · answered by Steel 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If your job is limiting the time you can spend with a puppy, why not consider an adult rescue?
Dogs with fully developed bladders can hold it longer and are better adjusted as individuals (emotionally) then a needy puppy.
Glad to hear you are considering all the details, you will make a good resposible pet parent.
2007-01-25 18:02:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
puppies need more attention the a older dog. but it can get use to your working hours. but will it bother the neighbors while you are at work. l would be more concern about that, my sister goes to work then she would go home to eat her meal and let the dog out. but you are talking about a puppy and l think you should go to the shelter any get a real nice adult dog. a lot of them are even house trained.
2007-01-25 18:10:09 · answer #5 · answered by Star-Dust 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do not get a puppy unlees you can spend lots of time with it training to go out side to do it's business . If this is to be and inside animal, you have to spend lots of time with them.
Other wise it will make a mees in you home.
Best bet is to get a large pen and a adult dog from the animal shelter and go from there.
2007-01-25 18:10:54 · answer #6 · answered by Tom Sawyer 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok, Krystal, I think adopting an adult or senior dog from the shelter would be better for you, your family, and your dog. That is just a guess, though.
*SuGgEsTiOn*
2007-01-25 18:02:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
puppy's need lots of attention-time and training if you want a good dog;thats a different story-good luck
2007-01-25 18:05:01 · answer #8 · answered by lil pit cat 71 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably not good idea,,, pups are not nocturnal,, it would be difficult to teach him to sleep all day as well as sleep all night... when on earth would you sleep???? i mean,, no problem with you working all night,,, he will be sleeping... but during the day he will need to be out every hour or so during potty training,, and he will need exercise etc.. he isn't going to want to sleep all day with you
2007-01-25 18:40:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if your home most of the time yes, but some puppiea and pets get scared at night
2007-01-25 18:08:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋