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What to do with my dog when both me and the wife are at work2007-11-25 2:53:17

Well we just got our first dog, he is a 5 month old siberian husky/samoin husky mix. We have a fully fenced in yard and tried just leaving him outside with toys, food/water but he both digs and after a neighbor was screaming at me tonight apparently he barks none stop. We dont want to let him run free in the house from fear of him chewing things up or making a mess of things. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thx,

Anthony

Answers:

OK, first off, you have a puppy. The change in environment is always stressful and he will be loud for a few days. At five months, holding for nine hours in a crate while you are at work is asking too much. While dogs tend to avoid messing where they sleep, they will go in a crate if left too long defeating the whole concept of crate based house breaking (the method that is most recommended by vets and other experts). In a month or two, he will be able to hold providing he eliminates prior to your leaving but in the meantime, someone should let him out after 4-5 hours then replace him. He will still be noisy at first but if you make the crate his den by never using it for punishment, giving him a treat every time you put him in it, and leaving a safe toy for him, it will become his place of refuge. Outside may work in the future (depending on the dog and the breed) providing he has proper shelter and water but if there is a lot of stimulation, he will learn to bark and it may give him motivation to escape. I like to use a crate until I'm sure a pup /dog is fully house broke then have them stay in the house while gone. Chewing will also be a problem and can be dangerous and the crate will prevent this too (while in it). Another thing I strongly recommend is puppy/beginners obedience training classes as it increases the bond and helps socialize the dog. Look for an AKC/UKC club - the trainers are generally experienced dog owners that are unpaid volunteers and the club is sponsoring the training as a community service. You get the same or better quality as at a large-box pet store or private trainer for half the price.

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Get someone to look after him perodically or put him in doggie daycare. Don't leave him outside all day. It's too dangerous.

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>>Well, although I do not agree with it, you could kennel your dog. Also, there are a lot of doggie day cares opening up (at least where I live there are). My dog stays inside all day and naps. As a puppy they need lots of chew toys.

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Drop him off at a kennel.

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Kenal

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well they do sell crates thats always useful for the dog wont poop all over the house or make any damage !!

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Here in Wisconsin, they have dog daycare. Just like it sounds. or you could leave him at a bording kennel while at work. It could get costly. Otherwise, If you have an area of the house, like the kitchen that you could block him in, so he doesnt chew the rest of the house.. You could keep him inside. Good luck. Sorry not much help

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well i would have a relative or a "nice" neighbor to watch her for you