We have a 16 month old cockapoo
when children are at school and partner at work he gets walked, fed, garden time but not a huge amount of attention as I’m always doing house work etc (he is not ignored far from it)
partner works away - when he’s home dog is spoilt!
I say he needs more boundaries e.g. should be locked out if we’re eating,
should spend more time on his own in the kitchen even if we’re just sat watching tv
if he barks my partner goes straight to him and gives him what he wants..
a vet once told us that he should be fed, walked, loved but can be locked away for hours if the above has been done and he needs to be treated as a dog not a child
so I’m curious how many of you have your dog constantly with you, on the sofa of an evening, upstairs if you’re upstairs etc
& how many give them their basic needs then lock them away whilst you get stuff done etc
im unsure which is correct but feel he’s a little too spoilt and with a baby due next month I want to get him used to any changes etc now ..
he is a lovely boy, in general very well behaved & we all adore him just curious how everyone else ‘treats’ their dogs ..