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I am tired of people saying that it is cruel to leave your dog in a crate during an 8 hour work day. I am unemployed right now and I live in an apartment. I know that once I get a job I am going to have to lock up my 10 month old yorkie. Is there anyone out their who has positive responses about this?
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Leaving your puppy in a crate for your work day, in my opinion, is probably better for him. There is a lot in a home for a puppy to get into, especially a little one like a Yorkie. Don't make the crate a bad thing for him, never punish him and put him in his crate you want the crate to be a safe place for him. Leave the door open on the crate so he can go in as he pleases, give him his favorite treats in the crate so he relates that its a good place. Don't feel guilty, if you think he is going to be bored, a little trick I did for my puppies and still do for my adult dogs. Buy a KONG (from any pet store) fill the bottom with some small treats or food put a a small amount of peanut butter on the top and freeze it over night, its a great way to keep a dog busy. make sure you have water available if you are going to give him peanut butter... it makes them pretty thirsty.
Leaving your puppy in a crate for your work day, in my opinion, is probably better for him. There is a lot in a home for a puppy to get into, especially a little one like a Yorkie. Don't make the crate a bad thing for him, never punish him and put him in his crate you want the crate to be a safe place for him. Leave the door open on the crate so he can go in as he pleases, give him his favorite treats in the crate so he relates that its a good place. Don't feel guilty, if you think he is going to be bored, a little trick I did for my puppies and still do for my adult dogs. Buy a KONG (from any pet store) fill the bottom with some small treats or food put a a small amount of peanut butter on the top and freeze it over night, its a great way to keep a dog busy. make sure you have water available if you are going to give him peanut butter... it makes them pretty thirsty.
What is a good running dog for first time dog owner?
What is a good dog to go running with me? I've never owned a dog, live in an apartment in a large urban city, married but no kids, and work quite a few hours. I'm am, however, very responsible and run regularly.
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Of course it's never one size fits all but these are general traits of the breeds listed. Keep in mind how many miles you run a day when selecting a breed as well.
First, whatever you do, do not get a puppy. Most puppies need to be at least 14 months before they can do any running without getting joint problems. And if you work long hours the puppy will be home in a crate all day long whining and upsetting neighbors.
I recommend you go to a rescue, a rescue is where they foster dogs in homes and know their personalities and their activity levels. There are plenty of breed specific rescues, just google them. This will also open up a lot of choices.
You live in apartments so I am not listing dogs that are on a lot of "dangerous breed" lists:
Golden Retriever
A larger Miniature Pinscher
Rat Terrier
Poodle (these are not froofy dogs but were bred to hunt and be active). They come in a small size, medium size, and standard size, so plenty of options.
Springer Spaniel
Breeds NOT recommended:
Great danes are definitely a NO. They are prone to joint problems as it is.
Greyhounds and whippets are short distance sprinters, not long distance runners. Same with Italian greyhounds except they are notorious for breaking bones (weak bone structure).
Dalmatians have a lot of aggression problems and unless you're prepared to do a LOT of research on breeders I don't suggest them. They are bad first time dogs regardless and have a ton of energy beyond just some runs.
Huskies are loud, not good for apartment living if you want happy neighbors. These dogs also are not for the faint of heart and are escape artists. These dogs need quite a few miles to get worn out as well.
As a first time dog owner try not to fall into the herding dog fad unless you go to a reputable rescue that will give you the honest scoop on a dog. Border collies, Australian shepherds, cattle dogs all need jobs to do and strenuous exercise; and cattle dogs can lean towards dog aggression.
Of course it's never one size fits all but these are general traits of the breeds listed. Keep in mind how many miles you run a day when selecting a breed as well.
First, whatever you do, do not get a puppy. Most puppies need to be at least 14 months before they can do any running without getting joint problems. And if you work long hours the puppy will be home in a crate all day long whining and upsetting neighbors.
I recommend you go to a rescue, a rescue is where they foster dogs in homes and know their personalities and their activity levels. There are plenty of breed specific rescues, just google them. This will also open up a lot of choices.
You live in apartments so I am not listing dogs that are on a lot of "dangerous breed" lists:
Golden Retriever
A larger Miniature Pinscher
Rat Terrier
Poodle (these are not froofy dogs but were bred to hunt and be active). They come in a small size, medium size, and standard size, so plenty of options.
Springer Spaniel
Breeds NOT recommended:
Great danes are definitely a NO. They are prone to joint problems as it is.
Greyhounds and whippets are short distance sprinters, not long distance runners. Same with Italian greyhounds except they are notorious for breaking bones (weak bone structure).
Dalmatians have a lot of aggression problems and unless you're prepared to do a LOT of research on breeders I don't suggest them. They are bad first time dogs regardless and have a ton of energy beyond just some runs.
Huskies are loud, not good for apartment living if you want happy neighbors. These dogs also are not for the faint of heart and are escape artists. These dogs need quite a few miles to get worn out as well.
As a first time dog owner try not to fall into the herding dog fad unless you go to a reputable rescue that will give you the honest scoop on a dog. Border collies, Australian shepherds, cattle dogs all need jobs to do and strenuous exercise; and cattle dogs can lean towards dog aggression.
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