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JabbaJawz

JabbaJawz

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...to make a dog wait to go out to pee?? We've been discussing getting a dog for a while, but I worry that we are gone too long during the day. I don't agree with outdoor dogs, so our doggie would definitely be an insider and part of the family. We are home a lot on the evenings and weekends, so I don't worry about that part. What worries me, is that I work 9 hour days, and D usually does too. He is an hour away from work, and by the time I calculate daycare trips, I am nearly that far also. We leave around 5:50am and don't get home until around 5pm. Is it bad to expect an animal to hold it that long?? (Letting the dog out to pee at lunch isn't feasible since we are too far)

Oh, and we'd like to adopt an 2-3 year old dog from a shelter, and aren't going to get a puppy.
 
Sharon

Sharon

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Bear can wait up to 12 hours, but he hardly ever has to because someone is always here. The trick is making sure that they've been walked and well drained before-hand. I really wouldn't want to make a dog wait that long though.

Smaller & older dogs may have to be let put more frequently. Maybe you can get someone to come over in the afternoon to let the dog out? :shrug:
 
jazz lady

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I don't think it would be good for the health of the dog to make it hold its bladder for 11-12 hours, nor would I personally feel right about making the dog do so.

Have you thought about installing a doggie door so they can go when needed? Or maybe get a cat instead?
 
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Kizzy

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He could just go in the house while your gone! :shrug:






















Ok that was a joke, but yes, 12 hours is a long time for a dog. Is there anyway you could install a door to the outside and into a fenced yard?
 
cattitude

cattitude

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PF. if you adopt, be sure to adopt from a rescue or a group that can tell you how long the dog will reliably go between potty breaks. I'd think 8 hours is reasonable, although my dogs will go longer. I don't think that's fair. Like they've said above, small doggies have smaller bladders and just can't wait. If you need/want more info/help, get in touch with me, I'd be happy to help you. I don't know much else, but I know animals. :biggrin:
 
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OliveOyl

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Hire a dog walker...

We have one come take out our small dog (25 lbs) once a day. Just make sure they are trustworthy!
 
Hello6

Hello6

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Neurotic vengeful dachshunds named Otto will only hold it for as long as it takes for him to run up the stairs when you leave for an hour, even thought you let him out to pee before you left.

:cussing:
 
BullDawg

BullDawg

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I have a 15 year old lab. My average day is 13 - 14 hours, so she has to hold it for a long time. I have never once had an issue with my dog going in my house. On the rare occassion, she has gone 20 hours. To this day she still amazes me.
 
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stacey

New Member
Hi! I'm Stacey - I'm new here.

My 7-year-old Sheltie and 2-year-old GSDX both go at 8:00 am and again at 8:00 or 9:00 pm, every day, and rarely ask to go out again during the day. Now that Jake's getting a little older he sometimes has to go out around 3:00 pm, but very rarely.
 
Jimbo

Jimbo

Dirty Old Man in Training
In the past, my house dogs have averaged 8-10 hours once they are "on schedule".. the key was getting them "oh schedule", and you have to expect accidents at first.

Kiddie gate off an area that won't be harmed by waste. Hardwood and carpet are definatly off limits... Start getting them "on schedule" with a small area (realitive to the dog), and graduate up to larger areas.

Walk them in the mornings, feed in the evenings, and leave out a moderate amount of water durning the day, but not so much that the dog will drink like a fish (some dogs will drink too much because its there, not because they are thirsty).

Make sure you walk them when you get home.

When you walk them, make sure they do their business (I've had one or two that wouldn't do their thing right away because they were excited to be out. Give them a little squeeze. Not like being cruel, but like an affectionate hug that's just enough to remind them... We all've been hugged when we need to pee at least once... that "oh yeah.. alarm goes off"
 
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Kizzy

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Originally posted by Barbra
Healthy adult dogs should be able to control their bladder and bowels for eight hours.
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I'm suprised. I know I couldn't go eight hours. :rolleyes:

Milo left a few tootsie rolls for me when I got home.
 
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BarbinMD

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dog walker here

If you decide to adopt a dog, I have a dog walking/pet sitting service in Southern St. Mary's. I also have friends who have services in Calvert and Charles County. I am licensed and bonded and would recommend that you only considering hiring a Professional Pet Sitter who is licensed and bonded. If you need a referral, email me.

Barb
http://www.trailsendpetsittingandtransporting.com/
 
BullDawg

BullDawg

Duck Molester
Originally posted by Sharon
Maybe it's drying up before you get home. :shrug: :roflmao:
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No, not a chance. You'd just have to know my dog to understand. She's pretty smart, you have to spell around her. If that was the case, I'd have stains and an odor problem.
 
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jeneisen

Indy Bound
Lauren,
My boss is in the same situation you are. He pays a dog walker 14.00 a week to come over about noon and let the dog out, play with it, etc. They are insured and bonded so you don't have to worry about theft. Its a thought if you are serious.
 
JabbaJawz

JabbaJawz

Be about it
Originally posted by jeneisen
Lauren,
My boss is in the same situation you are. He pays a dog walker 14.00 a week to come over about noon and let the dog out, play with it, etc. They are insured and bonded so you don't have to worry about theft. Its a thought if you are serious.
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$14 a week - that's it?? I was thinking it would be much more than that. HHHHmmmm, I wonder if that's the going rate in my area or if there's anyone local. :shrug: I'll have to check it out!
 
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