I keep my 5 month puppy in a corridor most of the day. I let her out at least two times a day to run around the yard, but at night, and while i'm at work she's in the corridor. It's about 3 by 20 feet. She's there because the yard isn't 'ready' for her. There are yet adjustments to be made.
Do you think it's too small or cruel in any way to keep her in there? She has toys, water, food, she gets sun, but there is always shade too, and a kind of litter box which is her official 'bathroom'.
I ask cause my bf is always making a fuss about her being 'jailed' there. That how would i like it if i were confined to a small space like that? I think she's ok there for now... it's like her crate. I think. Am i wrong?
2007-11-05 11:47:45 · 12 answers · asked by jade 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
She doesn't seem depressed or anything, and doesn't make too much fuss when i let her out, or when i put her in. I take her out for a while in the morning, afternoon and at night. She always acts happy and playful. Right now she's about the size of a grown beagle.
2007-11-05 12:02:24 · update #1
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Oh, c'mon. I love my dog really really much!! I adopted her right off the street, she wasn't planned. And i do spend as much time as i can with her. I have a job and i sleep at night, and i have no one else to keep her company. It's not that i don't want to be with her, i would love to have all day to be with her more.
2007-11-05 12:21:14 · update #2
I think what you are doing sounds fine. She has plenty of room and as long as you spend time with her when you are home she will be fine. Not knowing what kind of puppy she is makes this more difficult to answer. For example, if she is a small breed, she probably gets ample exercise just being allowed to run free in the corridor. If she is a large breed, however, she will still need to be walked a few times a day.
Good luck to you and let your bf know she is in a safe place not "jailed."
2007-11-05 12:21:22 · answer #1 · answered by why 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depending on how big/small she is would make a difference. Does she seem happy? Or depressed? How long is she in there during the day? Do you walk her every day or at least play and spend time with her? Are you planning on getting the yard ready for her soon?
I think as long as she has food, water, time to play outside of there, and seems happy it should be fine, but not long term. And if you think she's ok, and again, she is acting normal, then it should be ok. Some people don't like to keep their animals blocked/caged, but when they are that young, you have to be ready for the damage to your home if you just let them roam.
Good luck, and get that yard ready for her soon!!!
2007-11-05 11:53:31 · answer #2 · answered by Lindsay G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why did you get a dog if you didn't want to spend time with it? Dogs are social animals, if you don't want to spend the time and energy playing and caring for her then find some one else who can and will. Puppies need rules and discipline but they also need socialization. She isn't getting any of that if you just leave her locked in a 3x20 area. Kudos to boyfriend on this one.
add: Getting her off the street is good, keeping her when you are not ready for a puppy isn't. I have a job, I sleep at night; I ALSO provide my 8 month old, high energy puppy with plenty of training, exercise, playtime and affection. It's called priorities.
2007-11-05 12:14:40 · answer #3 · answered by Scelestus Unus 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What kind of puppy is she? What time of night? Dogs shouldn't be outside unattended anyway. Personally I'd keep him/her in a crate but not for more than a couple of hours as no dog should be left unattended under any circumastances for more than 3 hours otherwise certain behavioral/social issues can arise. Is there a person whom you could entrust you pup to while you at work? Good luck! I'm sorry I couldn't help you more :(
2007-11-05 11:54:33 · answer #4 · answered by Pequeña Traviesa ™ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs spend a lot of time sleeping so that's probably what she does there while you are away. I think it would be cruel if it were forever but some kennelled dogs never have more space than that. Try to get the yard ready as soon as you can. Good luck.
2007-11-05 11:54:54 · answer #5 · answered by happylady216 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
do you exercise her? walk her? how long are you at work? do you let her out as soon as you come home and does she spend the rest of the evening with you? she just seems very isolated and lonely. if she gets a lot of exercise in the morning and than sleeps until her lunch time than more running around than sleep and than you come back from work and play with her i think she is ok. as long as she gets enough play time and enough human contact.
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btw she should still be eating 3 times a day and i hope someone take her out at lunch time
2007-11-05 11:53:13 · answer #6 · answered by dobiz_rule 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How nice you have a puppy. The space sounds fine. A puppy doesn't need a lot of space. If she uses the "litter" area she's getting house-trained too.
2007-11-05 11:54:12 · answer #7 · answered by Tessie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, that is BAD. A five month old puppy need to be out more than two times daily!!!!! Really, since most of the time you are at work or asleep, she spends most of her time alone and "in her crate".
2007-11-05 11:51:31 · answer #8 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A dog is for somebody that can be with it most of the day. How would you feel if you could only get out of your bedroom 2 times a day? give it to somebody that can care for it more!
2007-11-05 11:57:25 · answer #9 · answered by Madeline s 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't give her food while she is pinned, and schedule water and you have plenty of space. Buy a book on animal behavior to ansewer your questions best/
2007-11-05 11:55:38 · answer #10 · answered by krennao 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋