Returning to work - pup worries

[Jaysmumagain]

I sorted something out with my manager,  I asked could I work an half hour later to take 1 hours lunch, as it was just 15mins drive either way it meant I could get home for half an hour, but this only happened twice a week as my MIL spent Mon and Wed mornings with him, plus I was at home another day.

It looks like you are in a more rural area so not sure on your commute.

[ollie1]

Personally, I wouldn't leave a pup alone with an adult dog.  They may get on now but anything could happen.  Pups can be very demanding and sometimes the adult dog needs a break from it and with them both having free range of your kitchen, the adult can not escape.  I would keep pup in the crate and let the older dog have free range.  That way they are together but the pup can't annoy the older dog.  They may have 30 toys in the room to choose from, but what happens if they both want the same one?  I hope this doesn't come across as negative as it seems both dogs get on very well,  it is just that I am over cautious with my dogs and just wouldn't want to take the risk.

Wouldn't it be better for them to get used to being together from a young age not locked away?

If I lock the pup in his crate he cries and barks within seconds of the door shutting, I live in a 102 year old cottage with wooden windows and no sound proofing, the neighbours are retired so don't want them moaning about noise. He does this because he wants to get out and play with my older dog. Not only that but my older dog gets stressed /upset as he sees that the pup is in the create and can't get out. My older boy then starts to pace around and make little cries at the crate as if asking me to let him out.

I want his crate to be his basket, his safe place. I don't really want to associate it with bad experiences. Also how would I fit a water bowl onto the crate along with toys etc???

I did buy a large size crate for him and there's room for both dogs to lie together. I just don't like the idea of him sitting in his own mess for hours because he's locked in there. Then him barking and crying fir hours and my other dog getting stressed because the pups stressed.

I really don't know what's the best option, my other half says they'll be fine and told me to just leave them be.

Currently they're both fast asleep in the kitchen together. My old boy has been out for a big walk this morning so I'd currently chilled out. The pup has been played with and will be going to sleep now for the next 3 or so hours.


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[ollie1]

I sorted something out with my manager,  I asked could I work an half hour later to take 1 hours lunch, as it was just 15mins drive either way it meant I could get home for half an hour, but this only happened twice a week as my MIL spent Mon and Wed mornings with him, plus I was at home another day.

It looks like you are in a more rural area so not sure on your commute.

I work about 8 minutes away from where I live. If I put peddle to the metal lol

I only work 4 days a week and I usually only work 4/6hrs at a time.

Im usually home for 4.45pm at the latest when I start at 10.30 and some days I work 1-5pm.

I don't really work long hours and my other half is always home at 5.30pm everyday.

I have left them for 4hrs last week and they've been fine.

My other dog is VERY food orientated so we make sure there's no food or treats left around. My old boy doesn't play with toys and has no interest in them therefore I can leave them lying around the house with no fighting.




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[bmthmark]

It is really hard leaving the puppy for the first time. We have all been there.

I purchased a large play pen and kitted it out with all his toys and it even had room for his crate. This was perfect for him until he was 6 months old.  We had one incident with the play pen, he decided to use his water bowl as a step and managed to climb out!!  I came home to him running around eating slippers  .
He is 7 months old now and he has the kitchen and hallway to use now. We use baby gates to secure the area.

You are lucky that you have another dog to keep him company.

We also did a lot of practice leaving him. We would change the times we would leave him to make sure he knew we would always come back.
He seems fine with us going now as he knows when we go he gets a treat (filled kong).

I will always take him for a long walk before, in the hope he will rest whilst I am away.

You have to remember puppies need alot of rest and sleep, so you leaving him is not a bad thing. Just make sure the area is puppy proof.

He will be fine - especially with 30 toys!!

Let us know how he does

[ollie1]

45 minutes left till I have to go to work and now I'm thinking seriously about locking him in his Crate. Ollie my 9yr old has launched himself at Loxley (the puppy) as Loxley was playing and jumping all over him! Ollie was growling but Loxley just wouldn't pack it in!

I don't think Ollie was much pleased and launched a quick snap at him where he snapped his teeth closed 3 times! Near Loxley's face. I know this is just Ollies way of saying you've pushed the boundaries now chill out and leave me alone!!!

But it's seriously got me thinking, at least if he's locked in his crate I'll know he's not damaging the house or causing Ollie to snap back at him.

I really don't want to use the crate as bad place to be, but I think it might be a good option [emoji853][emoji853][emoji853]

Loxley is drifting off to sleep so hopefully if I can lock him in whilst he's asleep he won't be as stressed as my locking him in when he wants to play!

I'll keep you all updated as to what I decide to do.

But I'll be going out in the next week to buy a video camera (anyone have any good ideas of type or brand?) want one that can be seen off an iPhone.
Thanks


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[Mari]

Do you have a baby gate or anything you can use as a barrier in the kitchen doorway? The puppy could stay in the kitchen and Ollie can have the rest of the house. And they can still se and hear each other through the gate of they get lonely.

[bmthmark]

I would look at getting a play pen

[ollie1]

Okay so he has a puppy pad/ food / drink /treats / toys / bedding and a cover over the crate. Here's hoping that he goes on alright.

I'm leaving Ollie in the kitchen so they can both see each other and hopefully this will help them relax in time.


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[Ben's mum]

I wouldn't be leaving the pup in a create for that amount of time seriously - its much to long. where would he toilet?  at 10 weeks he needs to be weeing regularly, how would you leave him access to a drink its going to be warm today (well it is where I am!) If he is weeing near his water would her still drink it.

[ollie1]

I wouldn't be leaving the pup in a create for that amount of time seriously - its much to long. where would he toilet?  at 10 weeks he needs to be weeing regularly, how would you leave him access to a drink its going to be warm today (well it is where I am!) If he is weeing near his water would her still drink it.

So He's already started howling and crying

Im going to chance leaving them both alone in the kitchen together. It's gotta be better than this!


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[Charliechoo]

My Charlie went to doggy daycare from an early age if nobody was going to be home all day like that, ok it cost £20 a day but I knew he was well looked after, and happily socialising and most of all safe.   I do feel for you, it is difficult to manage, is it something you could look at going forward for a more long term solution?

Best of luck x

[ollie1]

My Charlie went to doggy daycare from an early age if nobody was going to be home all day like that, ok it cost £20 a day but I knew he was well looked after, and happily socialising and most of all safe.   I do feel for you, it is difficult to manage, is it something you could look at going forward for a more long term solution?

Best of luck x

Yes it is

I have to drive past a doggie daycare place to get to work.


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[Charliechoo]

Go and call in and have a chat with them, they're all differently set up, hopefully similar to mine, which is a big farm house with 2 fully enclosed paddocks, the dogs remain in the house when not playing in the paddocks supervised at all times, also this may offend some, but she excludes some breeds, which to be honest, gives me a massive reassurance.

We started off slowly, with a couple of hours to see how he got on and built it up, he absolutely loves going there and treats it like his nannies house 


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[ejp]

Been thinking about you today, how did it all go?

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Just gotta finish off the fence this afternoon. Then hopefully tonight when we let him out on the patio area he'll not be able to get out.


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could always take the pointy end off OH's arrows and weave the shafts into your new slats for extra strength