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2WYCE · 10-06-2009, 05:35 PM

sure he's ok? I work 8 hours a day, almost EVERY day. Any given week can be any given shift (7-3p, 3-11p, 11-7a). I know things will take longer to develop, but is there any general advice you could give me about this situation? Anyone else ever been in this situation?

??? PINKY ??? · 10-06-2009, 05:44 PM

When my doggie was a pup I was working alot also. One thing I made sure of was to take him to a training class as soon as he was old enough so he would develop good habbits instead of bad ones (i.e. scratching up fruniture, barking at everything that passes the window, peeing on carpet, amoung other things.)

Once he learned how to be a good doggie I would make sure he got out for daily walks and to smell the air....

Plug all your electrical sockets with child safe plugs and make sure you dont leave things in his reach that would harm him...

Lastly you can hire a dog walker or dog checker... Someone who usually charges at an hourly rate to come over at certain times/days to walk and socialize with your dog....

I would not recommend leaving your dog in a crate while at work because that would be like jail and his quality of life would not be good... Plus dogs dont like to poop or pee where they sleep and it would be encourageing him to hold it in which is not good either...

If you must pick a room (living room) and buy a childs gate so he/she cant jump over and keep in in a certain room....

Good luck..Just ive the dog love when your home and it will prob. stay a happy dog...

Chainsaw On Idle · 10-06-2009, 05:49 PM

Actually, dogs, being den animals, generally take quite well to a kennel (crate). They may whine for a little bit, but it's important to ignore that and let them settle down. It's good to establish the crate as a "safe place." Given, though, you don't want to leave a young puppy in a crate for too long, because you don't want him or her to begin messing in the crate and associating the scent of that with the crate and, thereby, setting the crate up as a bathroom rather than a safe haven. Generally, begin by crating the dog for a half-hour, then an hour, an hour-and-a-half, etc. Good time to do this is when you're not working. Always give the dog lots of love and praise when he/she quiets down and relaxes. A treat here and there won't hurt, either.

samanny · 10-06-2009, 05:51 PM

Use a crate to confine him. Check in to daycare, find a neighbor or someone you trust to check in on him when you know you are going to be gon for a long time.

HorB · 10-06-2009, 06:08 PM

Are you keeping him in a crate while you are at work or sleeping? This would be safest for him and for your home. Also, how young is he? Can you come home during your lunch break to let him out to potty?

10-06-2009, 05:35 PM	#1
2WYCE Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1	I work shift work, live alone, and have a new puppy. What can I do to make sure he's ok? I work 8 hours a day, almost EVERY day. Any given week can be any given shift (7-3p, 3-11p, 11-7a). I know things will take longer to develop, but is there any general advice you could give me about this situation? Anyone else ever been in this situation?

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10-06-2009, 05:44 PM	#2
??? PINKY ??? Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7	When my doggie was a pup I was working alot also. One thing I made sure of was to take him to a training class as soon as he was old enough so he would develop good habbits instead of bad ones (i.e. scratching up fruniture, barking at everything that passes the window, peeing on carpet, amoung other things.) Once he learned how to be a good doggie I would make sure he got out for daily walks and to smell the air.... Plug all your electrical sockets with child safe plugs and make sure you dont leave things in his reach that would harm him... Lastly you can hire a dog walker or dog checker... Someone who usually charges at an hourly rate to come over at certain times/days to walk and socialize with your dog.... I would not recommend leaving your dog in a crate while at work because that would be like jail and his quality of life would not be good... Plus dogs dont like to poop or pee where they sleep and it would be encourageing him to hold it in which is not good either... If you must pick a room (living room) and buy a childs gate so he/she cant jump over and keep in in a certain room.... Good luck..Just ive the dog love when your home and it will prob. stay a happy dog...

10-06-2009, 05:49 PM	#3
Chainsaw On Idle Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1	Actually, dogs, being den animals, generally take quite well to a kennel (crate). They may whine for a little bit, but it's important to ignore that and let them settle down. It's good to establish the crate as a "safe place." Given, though, you don't want to leave a young puppy in a crate for too long, because you don't want him or her to begin messing in the crate and associating the scent of that with the crate and, thereby, setting the crate up as a bathroom rather than a safe haven. Generally, begin by crating the dog for a half-hour, then an hour, an hour-and-a-half, etc. Good time to do this is when you're not working. Always give the dog lots of love and praise when he/she quiets down and relaxes. A treat here and there won't hurt, either.

10-06-2009, 05:51 PM	#4
samanny Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7	Use a crate to confine him. Check in to daycare, find a neighbor or someone you trust to check in on him when you know you are going to be gon for a long time.

10-06-2009, 06:08 PM	#5
HorB Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8	Are you keeping him in a crate while you are at work or sleeping? This would be safest for him and for your home. Also, how young is he? Can you come home during your lunch break to let him out to potty?

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I work shift work, live alone, and have a new puppy. What can I do to make

I work shift work, live alone, and have a new puppy. What can I do to make