My Puppy

[888sally888]

Some advice please!!

How old do you think a puppy needs to be to be left alone (in a safe place indoors) and how long is acceptable?

I feel really guilty going out but dont think I should spend all my time with her (she is 2 months old - and gorgeous!!)

Many thanks.

[blue eyes ;)]

i left my 8 week old puppy for up to 4 hours ata time while i was at work and he was fine,i didnt fuss him when i got in and now hes 10 mnths i leave him up to 6 hours with no probs,but i dont think any longer than that even for an adult dog even though im sure they would be ok.xx

[888sally888]

Oh thats good - must just get over my guilt then!! I feel a bit bogged down with it at the moment - seems a constant round of going in the garden etc. Am tired and feeling a bit regretful. However, I absolutely love her to bits and shes great. Suppose this is like having a newborn - seems a bit daunting. I am sure it will get loads better especially when I can take her out after her 2nd injection.

[blue eyes ;)]

i had same prob...like post natal depression!! it gets better though trust me,i felt regretful at times and guilty but dont worry you'll soon get in to routine and enjoy your pup! x

[888sally888]

Thank goodness - your the first person I have admitted to that I feel like this - I darent tell anyone cos I feel like a failure.

Your right - I am sure it will get better. What make is your 'baby'?

[blue eyes ;)]

also i have no garden so i was constantly outside my flat day/night in my dressing gown in the pouring rain with newpaper on the floor of the carpark trying to toilet train and even cried as the stress got to me so much!! its now eased up and its so much better..it just takes a bit of perservering! x

[blue eyes ;)]

oh hes a miniature pinscher and hes being neutered on friday!! x

[888sally888]

Blimey - you have made me feel much better!! Poor you in your dressing gown in a cra park - I have got it easy!!

Must admit though - the builders next door give me funny looks outside in my dressing gown, Asda slippers and husbands enormous fleece - what a sight!!

[blue eyes ;)]

dont feel guilty leaving him,i leave mine and go home at lunch times to take him out and its all good now.i leave him in my hall with water dry food and toys with his bed and blankets.its a small area but theres nothing to hurt him in there so its best for him.x

[blue eyes ;)]

i still go out in the dressing gown now and hes 10 mnths!! but at least hes quick and wees as he now knows what to do!! my struggle paid off in the end!!

[888sally888]

He sounds like a happy boy and I am sure Pickles will be fine too - she's looking at me now and its love for sure!

[blue eyes ;)]

it really is like having a baby!! i dont have a baby but i dread it now!! give me a dog anyday! x

[888sally888]

Well I have had 2 babies and really not sure which is easiest!! Only joking a baby is more work but they wee in nappies and cant get around and chew everything!!

[divegirl]

Hi, you mention leaving your puppy for six hours. While this may be OK on occasion.... a very rare occassion, this really is quite a long time for any dog to be left alone. If you have to leave your dog for this amount of time I would suggest getting a neigbour or some one to pop in to make sure the dog is OK.

Lisa x

[888sally888]

I agree with you - I will only do a couple of hours to start with. I am lucky - all my neighbours are fighting over her as shes so cute so sure i will have help!!

[gelda]

I think 4 hrs is the maximum to leave any dog!