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that you should not crate a dog for more than 4 hours. I would bet most people who crate, do so for at least 8 hours.
So then, according to some of you, I should have just not "adopted" my dogs at all, and they would be better off in the animal rescue league shelter (where they would certainly not get as much attention and would be kenneled nearly 24 hours a day)? I am kind of not buying that. They seem fine and have free range when I am home. It works for us.
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We just got our second dog, and he is a joy. We crate trained both of our dogs, but always tried to never leave them for more then a few hours.
I work mostly out of town, but took about 6 weeks off so I could be at home with my wife, and pups over the holidays. Now I'm back at work and out of town at least 3 days a week and my wife works 45 min away. We used to daycare our dog on the days I was gone which was great but a little pricey. We felt it was worth it because he got to play with other dogs all day in a safe enviroment. Put the second dog in the equation and you could spend a small fortune daycaring them.
The best option I can find is paying someone to comeby and let them out for a little while to stretch their legs and pee. You could hire a walker, but they usually take too many dogs at once and you never know how long they are getting.
I think it is fine to leave your dog for the day as long as they have plenty of exercise (30-45min walk before you leave, and when you get home), and a chance for a mid day potty break. I don't buy this whole, "dogs are bored" angle. As long as your pet gets lots of attention and love when you are home, and enough exercise they will be fine. I've spent many days at home, and after the morning walk the dogs conk out for most of the day, so I can't imagine what they would need run of the house for when I'm out. It's not like they need the space to do make a mid-day sandwich or do some painting. We project these human charicteristics onto our pooches, but they are DOGS. Not people. They don't need full run of your home, they just need enough space to turn sit up, turn around, get their scratch on, and sleep. If they aren't potty trained fully then crate them, and if they are and you don't want to use a crate or a large cage, then put them give them a small area where they can't get into trouble. Don't get mad at your dog if he chewed up something you didn't want chewed because you let him have full reign over the house because you felt guilty about putting him in a crate. If he gets enough exercise and love when you are home then he will be a happy dog, capable of spending the day in his room when you are working.
We just got our second dog, and he is a joy. We crate trained both of our dogs, but always tried to never leave them for more then a few hours.
I work mostly out of town, but took about 6 weeks off so I could be at home with my wife, and pups over the holidays. Now I'm back at work and out of town at least 3 days a week and my wife works 45 min away. We used to daycare our dog on the days I was gone which was great but a little pricey. We felt it was worth it because he got to play with other dogs all day in a safe enviroment. Put the second dog in the equation and you could spend a small fortune daycaring them.
The best option I can find is paying someone to comeby and let them out for a little while to stretch their legs and pee. You could hire a walker, but they usually take too many dogs at once and you never know how long they are getting.
I think it is fine to leave your dog for the day as long as they have plenty of exercise (30-45min walk before you leave, and when you get home), and a chance for a mid day potty break. I don't buy this whole, "dogs are bored" angle. As long as your pet gets lots of attention and love when you are home, and enough exercise they will be fine. I've spent many days at home, and after the morning walk the dogs conk out for most of the day, so I can't imagine what they would need run of the house for when I'm out. It's not like they need the space to do make a mid-day sandwich or do some painting. We project these human charicteristics onto our pooches, but they are DOGS. Not people. They don't need full run of your home, they just need enough space to turn sit up, turn around, get their scratch on, and sleep. If they aren't potty trained fully then crate them, and if they are and you don't want to use a crate or a large cage, then put them give them a small area where they can't get into trouble. Don't get mad at your dog if he chewed up something you didn't want chewed because you let him have full reign over the house because you felt guilty about putting him in a crate. If he gets enough exercise and love when you are home then he will be a happy dog, capable of spending the day in his room when you are working.
Dog crating/separation anxiety issue! Help!?
Q. I have been hired to walk a Chihuaha, Jack Russell mix and have only been doing this for a week now. This dog definitely has separation anxiety and the owners told me she actually got her teeth hooked on the cage in an attempt to get out which caused her gums to bleed pretty bad. In other words, crate training is NOT appropriate for this dog. Unfortunately, I am unsure of what the next step should be. The dog poops in a part of the house when the owners leave and chews on things so she can't be left to wander the house.
Right now the dog is sleeping in the crate, the owners get up at 8am and let her out to pee, then I come at 12:15 and take her on an hour long walk, the owners get back in the evening (around 6pm) and I'm assuming they have her go potty again. I'm not sure whether she is allowed to wander the house when they come home though.
What should I suggest?? Information from dog trainers is especially appreciated
An ex pen is a good idea but the owners are worried that it can jump over it
Right now the dog is sleeping in the crate, the owners get up at 8am and let her out to pee, then I come at 12:15 and take her on an hour long walk, the owners get back in the evening (around 6pm) and I'm assuming they have her go potty again. I'm not sure whether she is allowed to wander the house when they come home though.
What should I suggest?? Information from dog trainers is especially appreciated
An ex pen is a good idea but the owners are worried that it can jump over it
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They should be really doing this research themselves. The dog needs training, and MUCH more exercise than she's getting. Since you don't know what goes on when you're not there, it's hard to ask questions to get more info on this dogs situation.
There are other crates the owners can use, and they can get an ex pen, or use baby gates to confine the dog to an appropriate area with toys to keep the dog occupied.
They should be really doing this research themselves. The dog needs training, and MUCH more exercise than she's getting. Since you don't know what goes on when you're not there, it's hard to ask questions to get more info on this dogs situation.
There are other crates the owners can use, and they can get an ex pen, or use baby gates to confine the dog to an appropriate area with toys to keep the dog occupied.
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