Keep my sanity
#1
09-05-05, 07:00 AM
Keep my sanity
I just got a new puppy at the beginning of summer. I am a teacher and with going back to school, will need to put the dog in a crate. My dilemma is since being in a crate during the day, when I get home I need to mark tests, do lesson plans etc. what do I do with my dog. He gets bored very easily. I have no problem taking him for a long walk so to try to wear him down. I forgot to mention also that I am 3 months pregnant (finding out after getting my dog and my husband who promised to take shared responsibilities has conveniently started to become a work-a-holic,ducking responsibility). Please help!!
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09-07-05, 06:34 AM
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Not sure if you are willing to spend some money, but in a few months you could get him involved in puppy daycare. Maybe you can drop him off a day or two a week. If he plays with other dogs while you are at work all day he'll want to sleep more when you are busy at home at night. Plus it has the added benefit of socializing him with other dogs.
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09-07-05, 06:40 PM
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Taking time for puppy...
One thing that you can do is be certain the pup has lots of chewy fun toys to play with while you are busy. I suggest a good long walk before setting down to do your grading, and when you return, give him/her a chew toy to play with/chew on. You may need to take a few moments now and again to give the pup some attention, but overall, after a long walk, most will settle down nicely for a bit.
One thing I cannot stress enough to owners of puppies/dogs is proper obedience classes ASAP. A well trained puppy/dog is a joy to have around, and to be around, whilst an untrained one is a bother at best, and a terror at worst.
Good luck,
RhainyC
One thing I cannot stress enough to owners of puppies/dogs is proper obedience classes ASAP. A well trained puppy/dog is a joy to have around, and to be around, whilst an untrained one is a bother at best, and a terror at worst.
Good luck,
RhainyC
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09-08-05, 11:12 PM
If this will be your first child congratulations! and please get rid of that dog. If you haven't got the time or energy for it now then... well, one can't imagine but picture 7 months from now peeing in the bushes at 3:30 am *with your dog* because that's all the chance you'll have.
Or decide right now to neglect that dog and have an antisocial animal on your hands for years to come.
Or decide right now to neglect that dog and have an antisocial animal on your hands for years to come.
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09-11-05, 05:47 PM
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PLEASE DONT GET RID OF THE DOG, animal shelters are full of unwanted animals whose former owners didnt have time or gave up trying to train them. With alot of patientence & planning you & your spouse will make this work.Dogs are creatures of habit & as soon as you get your dog into a routine of being let-out & eating he {or she} will be fine.Crate-training is the best way to train a new pup.The dog will consider the crate as his "den" & go there even when you are home.My wife {also a teacher} & I both take care of our 2 dogs in every aspect.Since I leave for work before her in the mornings I walk them & right before she leaves they get breakfast.My wife will most of the time get home before me so they'll go ot as soon as she gets in.So far there has been no accidents by either of them.So good luck in everything {including the school year}.
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09-13-05, 06:41 AM
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I do not agree with getting rid of the puppy...
I had to comment again about this...after reading that you were told to get rid of the puppy.
Pets as well as children take time and commitment. One does not toss aside a pet just because they have a child on the way. I know, I have both.
Training and patience is what is needed as ampz suggested. Having a dog and a baby can be a handful but it quite and totally doable.
Some people are not cut out to own animals because of their lack of consideration and concern for the animals welfare, and those people should never own pets. However, you posting here, makes it appear you are willing to make the effort to learn and care for your new puppy.
Again, I suggest, training, start with crate training and then move onto a good obedience classes when the pup is old enough. DOing these two things will make life so much easier when the baby comes along, that you will be amazed.
If you need info on crate training, feel free to ask and I will post some links to the information.
Keep us posted,
RhainyC
Pets as well as children take time and commitment. One does not toss aside a pet just because they have a child on the way. I know, I have both.
Training and patience is what is needed as ampz suggested. Having a dog and a baby can be a handful but it quite and totally doable.
Some people are not cut out to own animals because of their lack of consideration and concern for the animals welfare, and those people should never own pets. However, you posting here, makes it appear you are willing to make the effort to learn and care for your new puppy.
Again, I suggest, training, start with crate training and then move onto a good obedience classes when the pup is old enough. DOing these two things will make life so much easier when the baby comes along, that you will be amazed.
If you need info on crate training, feel free to ask and I will post some links to the information.
Keep us posted,
RhainyC
