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Leaving pup alone for first time help?

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CS86 · 30/04/2018 12:41

So I’m thinking about starting a part time job but I’m concerned about my 6 month old Weimaraner cross girl. She’s used to me being at home with her all day, everyday, and her schedule which will obviously change. She has recently become quite clingy and will most of the time cry if I put her in a separate room which she never did before. We’ve had to put a nail in the doorframe and tie rope around the handle so she can’t escape during the night or day when I’m busy doing other things. She sometimes gets really destructive but she is getting better I know I just have to be consistent. Now she will never be completely alone as there will always be someone in the house but she does not settle for anyone else. I don’t want to leave her if it will only cause her stress but tbh I could do with the extra money so she can have the best life with us. If anyone has any tips that could help her feel safe and secure in her own company it would be much appreciated!

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CS86 · 30/04/2018 13:48

Thank you to everyone aswell for the tips on potty training I will go back to taking her out more often and getting rid of the pads.

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BiteyShark · 30/04/2018 13:49

It might seem that way at first with the baby gate but potter about on the other side and keep going back and forth over several days not making a big thing of it.

Mine could jump over his but he doesn't because he has learnt that he has to just watch me or go and sleep.

OldEnglishSheepDog · 30/04/2018 13:54

I have similar issues. Weirdly my pup is fine if I leave but if I go upstairs (where he isn't allowed) he will cry and wee. I pop back down frequently but he's only happy if I'm on the same side of the gate as him.

He trails around after me downstairs which is fine (except when I'm trying to do the dishwasher - a tricky process with a puppy nose in the way) but the upstairs thing is proving difficult. I have found that if he doesn't see me go, he will just lie patiently at the bottom for a while. Maybe being sneaky is the way forward?

Anyway, best of luck.

Wolfiefan · 30/04/2018 14:01

I would definitely ditch the pads. It just teaches them to pee indoors.

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