She gets mad when we get home late!!! HELP!!!

[Sapakus]

i found those on google, but neither of them have any information on where to buy them.

The KONG Dispenser seems really cool... but its unavailable on Amazon, and i cant find it anywhere else.

[bad_news07]

Originally Posted by Sapakus

i found those on google, but neither of them have any information on where to buy them.

The KONG Dispenser seems really cool... but its unavailable on Amazon, and i cant find it anywhere else.

Yes I'm having the same issue!

[DanielleOttoMom]

Hmmm I would contact the manufacturer. Maybe there were discontinued?? Also you might want to consider a dog walker to come out at walk and play with her. This might help her with not being so bored.

[Holmeshx2]

just for the record I did some research on the kong toy dispenser and it has been discontinued so unless u find someone selling a used one your not gonna have any luck getting one. Anyone know of any other timed dispenser items?

[s14roller]

Not sure why crate training is out of the question even if you do work 6am to 6pm? Either have her contained in an area that she can be trust, or the crate works in that function as well.

@ 5 months, the dog should only be left to roam if it's under supervision...

A few threads below yours:

When did you leave your GSD out of the crate full time?

[bad_news07]

Originally Posted by s14roller

Not sure why crate training is out of the question even if you do work 6am to 6pm? Either have her contained in an area that she can be trust, or the crate works in that function as well.

@ 5 months, the dog should only be left to roam if it's under supervision...

A few threads below yours:

When did you leave your GSD out of the crate full time?

Doesn't seem ok to leave her in a crate for 12 hrs and expect her to not go potty. I've already contained her in a trusted area. Thank you

On another note, Max ate half of my "Wipe Your Paws" rug.

[Salix]

No dog should be left unattended for more than 6 to 7 hours, exercised, walked, disciplined or allowed to remove excess energy through productive (not destructive) means. I'm not telling you you're a bad owner. I'm telling you it's unnatural for a dog and in all honesty, no one should have a dog at all under these circumstances. Your dog is telling you that he/she is used to a routine and when you break that routine, it's driving an already unhealthy situation (dog cooped up in diapers for 12 hours) to a toxic situation (dog cooped up in diapers for 13 hours). Is there any way for you to take your dog with you?

There is no shame in admitting we can't provide the best for our dogs. I have had to see close friends go through giving up their dog because they were gone for 12+ hours. That dog went back to the breeder and then found a loving home. I nearly had a mental breakdown realizing I almost had to give Denver up due to very painful personal experiences in the past year. I know we all work and have human lives too but our dogs trust and depend on us at least for a routine. I truly emphathize and I hope that you're able to provide a more healthy environment for your dog.

If anything, have you considered looking for a dog walker in your area? Most good neighbourhoods (suburban) have dog walking advertised. I think there are even numbers you can call or services you can look up if you're in the city. I hope this helps.

[doggiedad]

stop getting home late. . crate her.

[CelticGlory]

Do you not have any neighbors you trust to let her out? Family, friends? I have some trusted neighbors here for now (I'm moving next year) and I would trust them like they have trusted me to go into their apartments and take care of their animals or packages and the other way around. Its worked for the 12+ years we have been here. I also have family that have watched my animals in the past while I went on vacation.

Crating is important, and its not cruel either. What you need to do is introduce her to a crate, Puppy Potty Training.

I've read the two Maltese forums before, I would take a look at this from Spoiled Maltese: Is your Maltese housebroken? - Maltese Dogs Forum : Spoiled Maltese Forums, they do use pee pads, crates, etc. for potty training.

Good luck!