I must go to work for 8 hours. What to do about 13 week old puppy? 8 hrs in a crate doesn't sound pleasant.

Question

So earlier I asked a question about my puppy. Now I think I've pinpointed the real issue. I really do not think that 8 hours in a crate is the way to go. Bedtime I can see being in a crate, but all day in a crate seems psychologically damaging for a puppy. It is not likely that some one can come home and let her out every day. will the kitchen suffice for now until she is old enough? She will get plenty of exercise in the evening and morning after she gets the rest of her vaccinations in approx. two weeks if I am not mistaken.

Answer 1

Yes,the kitchen should be fine as long as you make sure anything dangerous is out of reach,cleaning supplies,electrical cords,garbage,etc.Get a few Kong toys and fill them with treats for her. Leave some food and water,and hide some treats around the kitchen for her to find. This will keep her busy while you're gone.Put down puppy housebreaking pads by the door,and you might want to play a radio for her.She should do fine.

Answer 2

Is it possible you could come home for lunch? Even if it's just to let her out. If not, you could set up a puppy pen in the kitchen with some puppy pads to go the bathroom on. When she's a little older she could probably stay in a crate until you get home. If she does, make sure it's a size bigger than what she would need. That way she can get up and move around when your gone.

Answer 3

try to find a dog walker/sitter or a friend who will come and take him outside to play. You're right, it 's not pleasant. Have any of you pet owners asked yourself if you could hold it in for 8 hours......

Answer 4

if theres a area in your house thats tile, you somehow wanna keep her in that area, decent space.. put newspaper or something in one spot and try to train to pee there , if you dont have tile then i dont know what else you could do

Answer 5

find a spot in your house that is big enough for her to roam in. leave her lots of chew toys