I will be getting a yorkie puppy that's 8-9 weeks old. Is it alright to live her alone while everyone's at work? I don't want to take her to a dog daycare or a dog sitter. Is she going to be fine if I live her in a play pen with lots of toys and a wee wee pad to do her business. I will also provide her all the food she will need for the day. I will be away for 8 hours on the week days, and I will bring her to work with me for 6 hours during the weekends. Will she be alright?
2007-04-25 15:00:40 · 11 answers · asked by yours.truly 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If you "live" her alone? Hm...
Anyway, I wouldn't like to leave an animal that young alone but it depends on the animal I suppose. Also, you may have to expect "accidents" shall we say. If the puppy does not have you around, it won't get the appropriate "good" and "bad" when it does or doesn't urinate in the right or wrong places, so she may become lazy and go on your furniture. This is less of a concern as the dog gets older.
However, if you have a neighbour go check on the puppy every couple of hours or so just to see if she is alright or needs food/water/to go outside etc. then it might be better.
2007-04-25 15:07:57 · answer #1 · answered by Rich 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds fine. My collie puppy slept out in the barn when he was 9 weeks old and he's very socialized. When we bought him from the people who owned the farm, we had to leave him in a crate for part of the day. If you're going to leave her home, make sure that there is no way for her to get out of the play pen, that there is plenty of water that she can't tip over, and plenty of food as well. Be very careful with toys because, especially at that age, it's smart to watch them when they're playing with toys because they can easily choke. Also, a good idea is to leave an old piece of clothing that smells like you there and something comfy to sit on as well. If you can, have a neighbor just check in on her in the middle of the day to make sure she's ok.
2007-04-25 15:18:36 · answer #2 · answered by Jello 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as for you leaving the puppy this is okay but do not leave her in a playpen with toys and food you need to train them from the beginning. while you are gone to work put her in a dog crate dogs will not use the bathroom where they sleep and as for the food feed her in the morning before you go to work and make sure you take her out to potty before you go to work and make sure as soon as you get in from work you must take her right out. I have done this with all my inside dogs and have never had a problem with this. Hope this helps just remember the puppy pads are great but you have to be patient with the puppy.
2007-04-25 15:47:44 · answer #3 · answered by sherifmom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are planning on using the "crate" technique, where the puppy will sleep in a designated location in a crate, then once the puppy is used to its new home, it should be fine. Despite its size, the puppy will probably have tons of energy and might be teething. Regardless of the home, dogs shouldn't really be given freedom within the house due to the possiblity of danger, or the destruction of your property. The puppy might wreck your home if you leave it alone to wander within your house.
2007-04-25 15:12:27 · answer #4 · answered by KY 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have to leave my dog alone while im at school from 8 to 11 and he is fine and he is also 8 weeks old...he does cry for a little while after i leave but other than that he is perfectly fine.
2007-04-25 15:03:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-30 07:48:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure be just put a radio on low so it is not too guiet or you can try a tv and put a big stuff animal with the puppy so it can cuddle with it and sleep with it like one of its brothers or sisters or the momma like a stuff bear it has to be bigger than the dog
2007-04-25 15:15:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A puppy that little needs more socializing than that. If she were a full-grown dog, maybe.
2007-04-25 15:04:58 · answer #8 · answered by Tigger 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think as long as she cant get into things that will hurt her then she will be fine, just dont let her run freely.
2007-04-25 15:03:29 · answer #9 · answered by jamieg_69_04 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take my dog to my grandma's house. I don't like to her leave her alone.
2007-04-25 15:11:12 · answer #10 · answered by Nat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋