Home alone-how long is ok?

[Mrs Ba]

After a long recovery from an operation last year,I would like to work part time again,but since I last worked we have taken on a puppy from a rescue centre,she is about 14wks old. If I started working mornings ie 4hrs, is that ok to leave a lively pup? She has a crate that she is happy to sleep in at night.

[nick_j007]

Always subjective this, as ideally the pup would not be left at all at this age.

However, if crated and only 4 hours each day then possibly yes....at a push. If you could get someone to drop in for 45 mins and break it up halfway with a cleaning of any beddin, a small meal, toilet break and play then all the better. A crate is a must for this situation so do use it.

Good luck...congrats on the puppy

Nick

[Mrs Ba]

Thank you,(don't know how people manage to work full time and have a puppy)

[nick_j007]

Me neither, but I see a few of them

Best wishes,

Nick