The back yard is fenced. We live in an area that is very treed and private. The neighborhood is VERY safe and I would never worry about someone coming in the back yard stealing the pup. Being in law enforcement, I do not trust anyone, but I do believe he would be very safe. We do have alot of wildlife, like deer, squirrel, and coyote (they are out at night) so that would may be a concern? someone was even telling me that a garter sname could do damage although I could not really see a garter snake go inside the kennel and attack a puppy. maybe the best bet is to find a neighbor that we trust to come chrck on the puppy during the day when they have the time.
What ever you do puppy proof it. I like the crate in the bedroom. Some old timey sporting dog breeders are anti cuddling and I think thats one of the best traits of hunting dogs. They are your partner. The better the bond and trust better the work.
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All my dogs sleep at night in my bedroom, ALWAYS. Pups sleep in a crate right next to my bed, so I can look over at them anytime during the night to check on them or they might need to go out. When my dogs are in the house they are in the same room that I am. They follow me from room to room. My female is loose in the house 24/7 & my male is crated in my bedroom, if I leave the house for any extended amount of time. I don't have any issues with him in the house loose if I go out to do something in the yard etc, but if I were to leave the property for a couple of hours he would start playing & ruff-housing with my female & they would trash the house. They are both high drive dogs & would eg each other on. My male, just turned 3 but is still somewhat imature in some ways.
...maybe the best bet is to find a neighbor that we trust to come chrck on the puppy during the day when they have the time.
This is a great idea, David. Or, contract a good pet sitter to stop by during the day if you or you wife can't stop by (the only thing that concerns me about the neighbor is "when they have the time"...the puppy will need to be let out for sure, and a regular time would be better than something random).
When it comes to leaving pups/dogs outside, I know there are a lot of folks who do it. I'll just never be one of them. I wouldn't worry so much about harmless snakes, but I would about people. There are those who steal pets and sell them to research labs, and those who just like to mess with animals (kids with nothing better to do would be on the low end of the harm scale). I could go on<g>, but to me, it's just not worth taking the chance. And, given your career, no one has to tell you that things do happen even in the nicest of 'hoods.
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When I was looking for a house- and dog-sitter a few years ago (to stay here for several days while I was on the other coast), I found out that there are many dog-walker services. They will come and let the dog potty, or walk him, or feed, play, anything you specify.
Depending on the distance (gas costs), the rate for dropping by for a quick potty can be very low.
And a 16-year-old neighbor of mine who is excellent for simple potty-breaks has done this for me and others for very minimal fees.
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