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We have suddenly had to face the situation of our pup with separation anxiety (that is improving) needing to be at home for the day as all of her available daycare options are out for at least a week.
I am wondering what those of you who have to leave your pups alone while you're at work do in the mornings to make sure they are ready for the day alone...specifically, the timing of morning activities like walk, feeding, potty break.
Regen can't be crated because of her anxiety (containment makes her panic), and she jumped the REALLY TALL baby gate we set up so that she could hang out in the mudroom (washable floors) while we were gone, so I'm especially wondering how to minimize the possibility of accidents by timing her food and exercise correctly.
Today was the first day we had to do the home alone thing, but we had an atypical morning routine since I shortened my work day. She pooped THREE TIMES (twice on our run, and once in the backyard when I let her out right before leaving) before I left at noon, and when I came home at 5:30 and let her out, she ran straight to her spot to pee. This makes me worry a little, because she'll need to be able to do 8.5 hours.
Suggestions or examples of other working GSD owner's pre-work schedules would be really helpful, especially anyone who has dealt with a dog with SA.
I am wondering what those of you who have to leave your pups alone while you're at work do in the mornings to make sure they are ready for the day alone...specifically, the timing of morning activities like walk, feeding, potty break.
Regen can't be crated because of her anxiety (containment makes her panic), and she jumped the REALLY TALL baby gate we set up so that she could hang out in the mudroom (washable floors) while we were gone, so I'm especially wondering how to minimize the possibility of accidents by timing her food and exercise correctly.
Today was the first day we had to do the home alone thing, but we had an atypical morning routine since I shortened my work day. She pooped THREE TIMES (twice on our run, and once in the backyard when I let her out right before leaving) before I left at noon, and when I came home at 5:30 and let her out, she ran straight to her spot to pee. This makes me worry a little, because she'll need to be able to do 8.5 hours.
Suggestions or examples of other working GSD owner's pre-work schedules would be really helpful, especially anyone who has dealt with a dog with SA.