I have automatic feeders both for water and food i have a wedding to go to on Saturday and i will be home on Sunday i have the pee pad things for her and she has her own like dog proof room that is 15X8 and it is dog safe however i feel so bad to leave her over night alone but if she is in any place other than her own she freaks out and shakes she does not have separation issues and she likes her dog room but i just don't know if it would be ok she is 12 lbs and the feeders are meant for lager dogs so she wont run out of food plus she is use to the feeders and never just sits and eats till it is gone but is it ok to leaver her saturday morn till sunday after noon?
2007-05-22 08:24:00 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
she uses a indoor like dog litter box as well as going out side but i am having the neighbor boy said he could check on her Saturday night and Sunday around 12 if i am not back yet
2007-05-22 08:46:42 · update #1
You answered your own question. Fido will be FINE. The dog has a large space, has food and water and has potty pads-what else does she need? Companionship is necessary, yes, but for one day the dog is not going to die without you. As long as you don't mind cleaning up poop and pee when you get back as she may make a mess out of spite while you are gone.
I understand your situation. The dog doesn't like to be away from it's home and you don't want to give a stranger a key to you access to your home. Your dog may get a little lonely but will just be that much happier to see you when you return on Sunday.
2007-05-22 08:35:56 · answer #1 · answered by Joe Dragon 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Think of your dog like an eight year old kid.You might feel safe leaving him alone for an hour or two to go to the store or after school before you get home from work. But would you feel the same to leave him with no one else around for a day and a half? He can handle a couple hours alone, then he hears things, wants somebody to talk to or just watch TV with. This kid would be a basket case by the time you got back.
Leaving food and water is not enough when the dog has come rely on you for love, companionship and channel changing. You obviously care a lot for this dog or you would not be asking.
You need a sitter. It should be somebody she knows but doesn't have to be. They could stay the night Saturday or just come and check on her several times while you are gone. Do you have a family member, a friend or a friends teenager(trustable)who could stay the night for a couple bucks.
If this doesn't work for you, you should board her, with a kennel or maybe at a friends house. She will get over being left in a strange place much better than the feeling of abandonment from being left alone.
I don't mean to sound so critical but dogs are sensitive and go through most of the same emotions people do.
2007-05-22 09:06:37 · answer #2 · answered by Sugar & Molly's mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing I wonder about is her being alone. If she is used to being alone for a day, like if you are at work. It will probably be okay. If not, it will seem like an eternity to your dog before you come home. Can leave the radio on low for human company. Is there anyone that could come and peek in on her, maybe on saturday evening and sunday morning.
If this is an older dog that has been in your family for awhile then I say Yes. She should be alright. Sometimes traveling is not a good thing. They get so upset that it takes them another week to calm down. Make sure she has something of yours to sniff and cuddle with.
2007-05-22 08:33:36 · answer #3 · answered by peach 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a neighbor or friend that could come over and let her our a couple times? If not, check in the phone book or online for a professional pet-sitter. We had one come 3x (once at night, the next am and then in the afternoon) and it only cost about $25. That will give your dog a chance to get outside to do business and will give you peace of mind that someone is checking on her. Other than that, I would not leave my dogs that long. Even good dogs that usually are fine for several hours might freak out or get separation anxiety after that long. They could eat something or get into something that could hurt them.
2007-05-22 08:29:31 · answer #4 · answered by Melissa K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too many things could happen for my liking but, having said that, I know of vet clinics that will board a cat on a Friday with nobody being there until Monday morning. Are you sure someone could't stop by and check a few times or possibly a professional pet checker? Even boarding is not all that expensive for a weekend (less then a vet visit).
2007-05-22 08:31:34 · answer #5 · answered by Caninelegion 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why not. I have left my dogs overnight before but I left late at night and was back early as possible the next morning. Maybe ask a neighbor to check on her like once or twice. She'll be fine!!
2007-05-22 08:30:12 · answer #6 · answered by mythreeiggys 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
can't you have someone come by late at night and in the mornings at least to check on her?? Her problem will be lonliness if you can help her with that then I don't see what the problem is. Then they can check to make sure the feeders are operating and pee pads are changed.
2007-05-22 08:40:03 · answer #7 · answered by coolmommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally wouldn't leave mine completely alone for that long.
That all would be ok, if you at least had someone come over and take her out. Don't you have a friend? a neighbor? relative?
Our French Mastiff would REFUSE to pee in the house even if there was a mat. She'd be doubled over in pain if we did that to her, cause she would hold it.
Also, what if you are running behind schedule, something happens, and you are gone even longer? Sh.. I mean, stuff happens.
2007-05-22 08:31:15 · answer #8 · answered by SatinDoll1976 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not a good idea to leave her by herself for that long. Why don't you have someone take her for the weekend or just drop in your house to make sure that everything is ok. Could you imagine being locked in a room for 2 days without not seeing anyone and wondering why nobody has come to see you? It's gonna be confusing for her. Good Luck
2007-05-22 08:29:04 · answer #9 · answered by Alicia G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hire someone to come in and look after teh dog. They normally dont cost that much and will stop in a couple times a day to let the dog out, play with it and feed it.
http://www.acpsn.com/
this is for Canada I am sure there is a place for the USA too if that is where you are
2007-05-22 08:37:03 · answer #10 · answered by Katt 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋