[NAGDU] {Spam?} Re: Alone At Home

Sat Aug 20 20:03:00 UTC 2016

I think one of the reasons I was hesitant to leave Fisher was that I did not
take the time even at TSE to leave him alone. I would probably always leave
the dog on tie down or in a crate, which would, of course, be preferred.
Cindy Lou Ray

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I am still really new at this, but I left my dog in my hotel room just for
about thirty minutes when I went swimming. At the Eye, they told us that it
is good to leave your dog for short periods of time once in awhile so that
on occasions when you do need to leave them home, it will not be so hard for
you or your dog. I left her in her kennel with one NylaBone, and I took her
collar off (probably just me being paranoid but doesn't hurt). I didn't make
a huge deal before leaving; I simply patted her head, closed up her kennel,
picked up my things, and left. I stayed outside the room for about ten
minutes to listen, just in case she started crying or barking. When I came
back, I took my time before opening her kennel (which wasn't easy); we were
told at the Eye not to make a bit deal out of leaving or coming back. Demi
did just fine. She was happy to see me, but I am pretty sure that she had
been asleep the whole time I was gone. I think it helped that we had walked
about three miles that day, so she was tired...

I think if you are going to leave your dog for five hours, you should
definitely practice leaving for shorter periods of time first. Maybe run to
the store and back, or go out for an hour. You can have a neighbor listen
outside periodically and report to you if your dog makes noise while your
gone. If you have a kennel, I would highly recommend leaving your dog in it
instead of loose in the house, though, especially if it is a younger dog.

On 8/20/16, Cindy Ray via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I didn't say so, but I suspect that the guilt we feel leaving the dog 
> is way more intense than the dog's feelings about it one way or the 
> other. I remember when I left my dog for a while I was worried about 
> him, and it wasn't unlike leaving your baby for the first time or two. 
> You keep wondering how she is doing, if she is OK, and on and on.
> Cindy Lou Ray
>
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> Elise,
>
> Dogs are good at laying on the guilt if you go off and leave them 
> behind, especially if they're used to going everywhere with you. Have 
> you left Becky behind for shorter periods before? If so, how did she 
> do?
> If you haven't, you might want to try a short trial run or two to find 
> out if she has separation anxiety and acts out or howls the whole time 
> or anything like that, especially if you live in an apartment.
>
> In general, a dog should do fine for 5 hours and will probably just 
> snooze until you get back. If you don't know if she can handle herself 
> with the run of the house for that long, you might want to leave her 
> in a single room or even a crate. Just be sure to relieve her 
> beforehand and all that.
>
> Really, it's about knowing your dog and your own preferences. What I 
> found out when I left Mitzi home now and then was that I mourned the 
> separation, while she seemed to be fine. She would definitely trip the 
> guilt fantastic at leaving time, though. Oh, the pathos! I would fall 
> for it, too, every time. Loki's more likely to just shrug and go to 
> bed for a nap once it's clear we're not taking him, though he does 
> indulge in a bit of a guilt trip and convinces me I am horrible.
>
> Tami
>
> On 08/20/2016 05:51 AM, EliseBerkley via NAGDU wrote:
>> Hello, everyone.
>> Becky and I are still doing good.  Our bond is stronger than ever, 
>> and we
> are preparing to start school soon.  My question is:  My husband and I 
> are going to a wedding.  We will be gone for about 5 hours.  I am 
> undecided as to whether to take Becky or not.  It is definitely no problem
to take her.
> And, if I leave her at home, I feel so guilty.  She gets sad, follows 
> me everywhere while she taps me with her nose, and sits and watches us 
> as we close the door.  Breaks my heart.  How long do you leave your 
> guides at home alone?  Does anyone else have this guilty party?  I 
> really need help.
> Thank
> you.
>> Elise and Becky
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