Dogsfevr Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 The simple reality is this is life & the OH needs to look at the dogs welfare long term not his & the sooner he allows puppy to blossom in its own world the happy everyone will be because things aren't always fun in 2/3 yrs when the dog is being a pain or OH work schedule changes & he no longer works from home & pups life is turned upside down. Most pups from breeders already understand coping on there own & we stress this to our puppy buyers that continuing the same routine when pup gets home . I now its hard for people to not want to be with pup all the time as its cute but pup has many years ahead of it where most behaviors & coping issues are set up now . You have plenty of time to get pup into a routine but it needs team work & team work means all the humans & the dog . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph M Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 The simple reality is this is life & the OH needs to look at the dogs welfare long term not his & the sooner he allows puppy to blossom in its own world the happy everyone will be because things aren't always fun in 2/3 yrs when the dog is being a pain or OH work schedule changes & he no longer works from home & pups life is turned upside down. Most pups from breeders already understand coping on there own & we stress this to our puppy buyers that continuing the same routine when pup gets home . I now its hard for people to not want to be with pup all the time as its cute but pup has many years ahead of it where most behaviors & coping issues are set up now . You have plenty of time to get pup into a routine but it needs team work & team work means all the humans & the dog . I agree, and we're slowly working on it (putting him outside for an hour at lunch etc) but there's only so many chances to be away from home when you work there. I don't think it's a matter of how cute he is or not, just that while we're toilet training and he's home all the time, it's not so easy. Personally I'd much rather leave him to his own devices and to do his own thing, but that is easier said than done in our house. Rest assured, we're getting there. But you've gotta start somewhere, and the first big hurdle is tomorrow. Just checking to see we're headed in the right general direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I work from home every day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbaudry Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I haven't read all the answers, but I'd suggest spending time with him (playing, training or just hanging out) in the laundry and backyard so these places have positive associations and are not just places he is relegated to when no one is around... Radio on is definitely a good idea, as is TV. The background noise can provide some sort of companionship, as well as attenuate spooky noises from outside. Maybe leave the tshirt you've slept in on his bed so he has your own smell for comfort. When given a chance, many digs like to lie where their family usually does, eg bed or couch. Good luck! I know it can be stressful. When Penny came to me at 3.5 months she had never been alone before. The initial period was very stressful for us both and I now wish I'd had time off to work on this gradually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph M Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 I haven't read all the answers, but I'd suggest spending time with him (playing, training or just hanging out) in the laundry and backyard so these places have positive associations and are not just places he is relegated to when no one is around... Radio on is definitely a good idea, as is TV. The background noise can provide some sort of companionship, as well as attenuate spooky noises from outside. Maybe leave the tshirt you've slept in on his bed so he has your own smell for comfort. When given a chance, many digs like to lie where their family usually does, eg bed or couch. Good luck! I know it can be stressful. When Penny came to me at 3.5 months she had never been alone before. The initial period was very stressful for us both and I now wish I'd had time off to work on this gradually. We play a mean game of soccer in the yard, which is basically me kicking a ball to myself while he chases it like a loon. But you're right, we could make the laundry more fun. Might get a special 'outside only' toy too. Something really fun. I can do the shirt thing, he does like to nap on OH's jeans. I think he'll cope fine and dandy, just trying to minimise the stress on all of us. Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackC Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 I need to play more outside with Koda, its just %#$&%^ cold :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph M Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 I know. The grass is frozen long after I leave for work. Last night he woke up for a pee at 4 and looked at me like 'are you sure I can't just do it here?' My wipers were frozen to the windshield. I find it hard to get joy from these mornings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashtank Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Tank's (14 weeks this weekend) an indoor dog. But I started from day one giving him time alone in his pen / playroom. I did a little more each day. He had a day on his own the first week we had him. He seems fine - I have waited by the door before and he sometimes makes no noise. If he does, it's some crying for about 5/10 mins. No barking or howling. When he's alone I usually leave the radio on Triple J or FBI. Never leave the TV on. He has a heap of toys which I rotate (he has a metal bin in his pen which I put half his toys in each day randomly - sometimes I get home and he's tipped the bin over so it might be a game for him. I also hide a Kong under one of his soft toys with his food and some peanut butter covering the hole. Every time I come home he is snuggled on his pillow (unless he's heard me come in which will mean he is waiting to be let out). I should probably not make a fuss when I get home but I really can't help it and he is so happy we're home! I walk Tank for 30 mins in the morning before he gets breakfast. And then I walk him as soon as I get home for about the same - 30 mins or so. This is when he actually wants to walk and doesn't plonk his stubborn Frenchie ass on the footpath and only move if there are treats on offer! I think he's fine on his own. He doesn't really play in his pen when we're home (he avoids it and is hesitant to go in there) but he's started eating in there again which is good. I should probably do some of my training and playing in there to help associate some more positives with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackC Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 popped home for lunch again today as usual and koda was doing really well, he has redesigned the yard a little and will post some pics but he seems to be amusing himself well with toys and treats, also less whimper "i missed you" crying when i get home and more waggy tail "I wanna play" face which I think is good. Spent the time outdoors while the sun was out playing catch, tug and jump on daddy while he falls over :laugh: good times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph M Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 Yeah, I just texted next door who've popped their head over to see him playing with his rope bone on the deck. I knew he'd be ok, more worried about the other half fretting than the dog! Was really just checking to see I wasn't missing anything crucial. We do give him time alone, just probably not as much as he should get. He's happy to entertain himself when we aren't around but he always knows when we are and I think that's where the hissy fit starts. I've got some work to do on OH regarding being more of a hard ass, but the dog is fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackC Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 (edited) Its tough being a daddy, we can get a little emotional with our boys :D Edited June 21, 2013 by JackC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whippytails Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 How was Gus' arvo yesterday Steph? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph M Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 Fine! No dramas! He seems to have slept most of it, cleared his kong, demolished a marrow bone and had a nice sunbathe. I wish my arvo was so good! We just went and had a big play outside to add some value to outside time (and because I need some Vitamin D) Will pop some photos up in a few! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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