Here is the morning routine. I get up and take Lucky out to do her business and then leave her on a secured long line to eat and strecth while I get ready for work.
The problem I'm having is the dog is bored or something for that short time and is starting to find things to tear up. Can I absolutely not leave a dog out for any amount of time and not expect this to happen?
I haven't had the finances to build a kennel yet and I believe she will be a constant barker if I ever get her in one.
Michele McAtee Webboard User Reg: 02-05-2006
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How old is Lucky?
My morning routine with my pup (4.5 months old) is outside to do his business, then exercise, walk or fetch, for about 15-20 mins, then an ob routine. Then he settles a bit while I get his food ready. Then he eats. THen he sleeps (again), or kicks around tethered to me. He doesn't have a chance to chew anything up. Setting him up for success.
After your pup/dog has been crated? all night, or having slept all night, it's only fair to engage her in the morning IMO. When do you exercise and work her in obedience?
Lynne Barrows Webboard User Reg: 09-22-2007
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My morning routine most often is like Michele's, but on occasion I tether my dog outside before her walk/fetch session. When I do this, I leave her with a kong partially filled w/ peanut butter or cream cheese. This will occupy her for 10-15 minutes, which gives me the time to do what I need to do before walking her.
I NEVER leave her on the tether long enough to bark excessively or get destructive. Most often I bring her in before she starts to bark, or when she lets out that first yip. Consequently, she's pretty content on the tether for short stretches. Also, her tether is pretty short; it's not meant as a substitute for exercise, it's just a change of scenery from the living room!
She is around 9 months. I don't have time to do much in the way of exercise/ play in the morning. We spend a great deal of time in the evenings on that stuff. The total time she is out on the leash is about 45 minutes and the lead is 20 feet long.
I have balls rubber toys and such out there that she can mess with. I'm worried if I put chew toys with stuff in it them she will choose those and not eat her food.
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Sammy, she's not likely to play w/ balls or toys too much if she's out there by herself. Mornings are tough, but if you can get up an extra 1/2 hour early to walk her, and then put her on her tie-out with something to occupy her, she may be less likely to indulge in destructive behavior.
I have to get my 6 year old ready for school and drive him there, and I have to be to work by 8:00 am, so I get up at 5:45am (most mornings) so that I can get in a decent walk or romp session before she has to go in the crate.
Michele McAtee Webboard User Reg: 02-05-2006
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Quote: Lynne Barrows
Sammy, she's not likely to play w/ balls or toys too much if she's out there by herself. Mornings are tough, but if you can get up an extra 1/2 hour early to walk her, and then put her on her tie-out with something to occupy her, she may be less likely to indulge in destructive behavior.
Totally agree. A raw meaty bone is a good treat for the days you can't get her walked/exercised.
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