Feeling Guilty

My youngest dog is only a year old and she can't be trusted to run loose just yet. She tends to get into things and wouldn't be safe unattended.

I do have my kitchen I plan to use also

My boxer is at home for 8 hours a Day by himself, and my destructive Irish wolfhound is in a crate while my son is at school and they do just fine. It’s not the ideal arrangement but they get more than enough love when we are all here. Your dogs are lucky to have you, just remember as long as you come back your dog will be just as happy to see you wether it’s been one hour or 10 hours. If I lived near you I would labor my kids out to you free of charge lol.

Quick side note my Irish wolfhound is 9 months old and has already outgrown a xl crate so I guess more obedience training is in the works lol. Your dogos will be fine and you seem like you are doing the right thing anyways

That is why I am doing half the day in the kitchen and then 2nd half in their crates. I want my dogs to always be accustomed to their crates. I think That is very important.

The dog sitter will take them for a walk, give them treats and some loving each day around 1230

Another reason for the half day in the kitchen is to give them ample time to eat and drink since they are free fed.

My second pup has been awesome. I was able to leave her out before she was even a year old.

She actually stays home without her shock collar while my older one wears hers all the time. She still likes to grab things off my motorcycle gear shelf so I added another perimeter shock collar to hers. It pairs with a puck you can place under a couch, on a table or counter, or pretty much any area you want your pet to stay out of. She learned quick and it was a great investment. I still don't know what the draw is to that gear. It's the only thing she gets into.

If anybody is interested this is the system I use inside to keep them out of trouble. It has outside barriers too but I don't have any. I bought the kit and an extra collar receiver to use inside. The only thing I didn't like was the cheap collar it came with. I found I could easily slide them on their existing shock collar so that wasn't an issue. I'll add the system I use for training as well and the collar I use with them. If you have a stubborn dog these things are great.


https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Barri...ef=yo_pop_d_pd


PetSafe Pawz Away Extra Receiver Collar for Pawz Away Pet Barriers for Cats and Dogs over 5 lb., Static Correction, Pet Proofing Collar https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CWR87BI..._DCqzAb8NP80T7

This is the one I got mainly for use away from home like when I take my dogs fishing on my boat. Keeps them in check no matter their distance from me.

https://www.amazon.com/SportDOG-Bran...s=sportdog+425

I found better prices on eBay. I ended up buying two complete systems as it was cheaper and now I have an extra remote. I set my system up so that one remote will control both collars separately.

Replacement collars
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SportDO...item33ba0bb099

I would suggest that you purchase a Nest camera https://www.amazon.com/Nest-Security...ds=nest+webcam so that you can check in on your dogs when you are not home.

It's an inexpensive way to make sure they are safe and ease your mind.

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Originally Posted by larryd23

I would suggest that you purchase a Nest camera https://www.amazon.com/Nest-Security...ds=nest+webcam so that you can check in on your dogs when you are not home.

It's an inexpensive way to make sure they are safe and ease your mind.

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Nice idea. I have an Arlo system on my house I use. I've used it to monitor them before.

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Originally Posted by L.West

Due to a change in my personal life - I am faced with making different arrangements for my two dogs while I work. They have never been left like this before - it's breaking my heart.

I've hired a dog sitter to come each day to let them out mid day and give them some attention.

I plan to confine them in my kitchen for the morning and then having the dog sitter put them in their crates for the afternoon.

I am not good with change and I am so worried about them.

Would love to hear from others that leave their dogs all day.

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My dog is home for 6 hours a day one her own. Never has been an issue. she is always in great spirits.