Any longer period than this is cruel and can lead to your dog becoming depressed and chronically bored. High energy dogs can become notoriously destructive when bored, and unless they possess a calm personality or are highly trained, should not be left by themselves for the same amount of time as lower energy breeds. Based on that, even getting an adult dog if you work 9 to 5 will be problematic without regular house visits by a friend or family member.
In general, puppies should be left alone for much shorter periods than their larger and older counterparts. For example, during the first 6 months of their lives, pups will require a lot of attention, care, and exercise to bond with their owners and develop into well-adjusted members of the family. Without regular mental stimulation, they could quickly become destructive or socially stunted around other dogs and people.
That being said, it is important to leave your puppy on its own for short periods from time to time. Too much attention could also lead to behavioral issues down the line, such as separation anxiety and over protectiveness. This mean that getting a puppy when you work full-time is almost impossible as you cannot give the young dog what it needs. At the most, they should only be left for 2 to 3 hours to reduce the risk of an accident occurring in the home. If possible, they should also be allowed out into the backyard hourly to do their business.
There is nothing inherently wrong with owning a dog when employed full-time if you can make it work. Across the country, many dog owners manage to do this without running into any major troubles, raising happy and healthy dogs who are friendly and well behaved.
However, you should only attempt this if you are confident of your ability to spend most of your evenings or weekends, depending on your work schedule with your pooch.
You should never bring a dog into your life if you are unwilling to sacrifice some things for them, be it an extra hour of sleep in the morning or time spent socializing with your colleagues or friends.
Dogs are wonderful company, that goes without saying. Because your pets could start to feel bummed out about being alone, you might want to consider getting another pet to keep them company. Yes, that's taking on a lot, but it's something people do quite often. I have three cats, and they have each other to hang out with while my fiance and I aren't around. My parents have a dog, and she's the only pet there — she's pretty lonely without anyone all day, and gets so excited when they come home that it's a little sad.
Millions of people leave their pets at home while they work all day long. It happens every single day. As long as you're around the rest of the time and taking care of them the right way, you have nothing to feel bad about. You're not doing anything wrong!
That said, you still might feel guilty every morning as you leave for the day and they stare at you with sad eyes. It's hard to avoid! A strict routine is better for your pet and for you. It keeps everything organized and it can help give both of you peace of mind. Make sure you're feeding them at the same time every morning and night, and set up little rituals that you do every day with them.
Routines can be comforting! He stressed the importance of choosing a breed suitable to your lifestyle, as well as employing a dog walker or asking a friend or neighbour to pop round to let your dog out. If you work you will devise a strategy so that your dog has a good life, and you benefit from having a dog in your life. Fellow trainer Stella Bagshaw explained it was a matter of a dog getting into a routine, but said she didn't advocate long days where pets were home alone.
Many dogs live happy, fulfilled lives with people who work full-time because the time they spend with their dogs is good quality. Full-time workers should think seriously about the impact and implications of a dog being left home alone, advised Devon-based trainer Kirsty Peake.
Dogs have got to have lots of activity toys and lots of stimulation. Look at the type of dog you want and look at the lines of the breed. I've got several clients who work shifts and that works really well for the dog.
Part-time can also work. The big problem is when people work 9 — 5. Many people assume animal charities are reluctant to let people who work rehome a dog. But is this really the case? Wood Green Animal Shelters has a strict rehoming policy to ensure all dogs are placed in suitable environments and are given the best quality of life possible. But Sue Ketland, behaviour and training consultant at Wood Green, said the charity would consider both full and part-time workers, depending on various factors including the support network available and their working hours.
If someone's desperate for a dog then contact some golden oldie groups and go for a dog in his twilight years who's happy to sleep for many hours a day. He has plenty of toys, water, and food, I also hide some treats around and leave the radio on. I think he sleeps most of the day and he plays with his toys as I find them all over the flat.
I give him the whole run of the flat and I have never crated him. He gets a walk in the morning and when we come home in the evening, also we spend all day in the park in the weekend. He is a very happy pup, very well socialised and behaved and well adapted to our lifestyle, we still use training pads at home, because we are aware that he can not hold for the whole day.
So whoever says you can not have a dog and work full time, you are totally wrong, I get that it's not the perfect situation, but dogs are smart and can adapt to any life style. I must say, this article is perfect timing, I'm a para-transit driver working hour shifts, six days a week. My furkid was rescued out of a snow bank at only 3 weeks old ditched middle of the night in a crate. Living in an apartment complex, not exactly the best situation for a hyper-vocal pooch.
Very helpful : my partner and I are thinking of getting a French bulldog next year but both work full-time. Not sure if this info will apply though since they're supposedly needy. My husband and I just separated and our dog stayed with me. Due to the circumstances I had to start working full time instead of only part time. My dog is good at staying by herself because she does not bark or whine but it took some time for her to get used to the new schedule.
I really want a dog because I love dogs so much and feel that a dog would help me a lot with my anxiety. I do work full time But I'm just so scared it would be unfair to the dog. I want them to be happy too, of course. Thank you for your article, I work at a school and which although it seems like we get lots of holiday I still have to be there alot in summer and Easter.
We really want a dog but there is no way we could afford to take time out of work to train as some might be able to. We are in love with a Springer Spaniel which does worry me but I want it to be used to lunchtimes, evenings and weekends full of exercise and attention. After reading articles about puppy training it has left us feeling like we should not get a dog or that we are being cruel to it. Suddenly we find ourselves in a position where my daughter and I will be at work all day.
We rescued her about 6 years ago and believe she must be about 9. Probably selfish but we couldn't bear to part with her but are thinking about another friend to keep her company. Thank you very much for your article. I have a new job and have a daushaund. He occasionally wakes me at night. I realize I need more time with him.
It's an adjustment! He is so sweet. Thank you again! There are so many dog breeds out there that it's hard to say. Some dogs, particularly those bred to work with humans gundogs, sheepdogs for example have the innate yearn to be with their owners. Some breeds are far more aloof, and content to spend time on their own. Then there's the retired greyhound who's content to sleep for most of the day on the couch!
Before taking on any dog it's important to find the right breed for you taking into account size, cost ongoing such as vet's fees, food and insurance rather than the initial cost , whether you have children in your household, how much exercise you're prepared to do and, if you work, whether it's a breed that can be left on it's own for periods of time.
When I left my dogs home because of work or highschool waaaaay back when, they slept most of the time. But I also spent more time with my dogs after work than most. Dogs are social creatures and must have lots of contact, but learning how to be alone is a good skill, too. Maybe the dog is being left home more than it should. But what human gets the attention they probably should get? A few do but not many.
A dog can still be healthy and happy from a small amount of neglect. Like poison. We can handle a small amount of most poisons, but the more you take, the worse it gets. And it gets bad fast. If you do leave it at home, be ready to spend time with it when you can. That makes up for some of it and the dog can have a reasonably happy life.
It has worked for me.
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