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

[Tami Jarvis]

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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