We are thinking about getting a dog and have been looking at all the practicalities. I want to start as we mean to go on so was thinking of putting a crate (then a bed once older) in our bedroom. I don't necessarily what them sleeping in our bed but like the idea of them being in the room with us.
However lots of people tell me I should keep the dog downstairs otherwise they will get too attached to me and will develop separation anxiety. Eventually the dog would be left for 3-4 hours in the morning while I'm at work so I want it to build up to being alone. I don't want to make this more difficult for them.
Would I be making it harder for them by having them sleep in my room then expecting them to spend the morning alone? What do most people do and what has your experience been?
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KeepSmiling83 · 08/05/2019 15:32
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