Raising a Puppy While WORKING FULL TIME | Q&A, Vlog, and Advice for New Owners!
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- Hey there! Welcome back to another vlog with Milton and Maddie. :) Ever since we got Milton, we've had to navigate the unique challenges of working full-time (in-person) while raising a puppy. Here's what a typical workday looks like for us, and some advice we have for any owners in the same position.
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I have a dog and work full time, I hate leaving her, I walk her before work and soon as I get in then before bed so she gets three walks a day but I still feel guilt. I spoil her when I’m off by taken her to new places for long walks or the doggy park, she’s a joy to me and I had my doubts initially but now I’m glad I’ve persevered
Dogs are fine for several hours alone, they know they are in their den (home) and are happy to sleep. As puppies it's harder, but after 4 months you don't need to worry. They'll sleep and relax as dogs do, just walk them at least once a day and let them run around and smell the smells. That's all it takes to have a happy pet. One key to having a dog alone at home is white noise, have a fan or TV going so that they are slightly stimulated, it is terrible for dogs to be in a house with no sounds - they will get depressed almost immediately.
My husband and I work full time for real. The dog would be in a crate all day all week which of course isn't fair to the dog so we decided no puppy for now. Thanks for sharing this.
You're welcome. I'm glad our video offered an insight into this common situation that was helpful to you!
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We are the exact same. Our children would love a puppy and we're prepared to do the work I just can't get it out my head how cruel it is to leave a dog for 6hrs per day so I'm telling the children constantly it's not a good time
:/ I got offered a free puppy. 8 weeks old. He’s a whole lot of mixes including St. Bernard and Labrador from dad and German Shepard mixed with something else I forgot from mom. He’s free, and I know this sounds selfish fish but I’ve been struggling with loneliness and depression and I feel
Like this pup is just what I need but I work a lot.. I drive for amazon and my work days 4 days a week are long. All day almost. I really want him though, I’ve been thinking maybe I can get a sitter or find a doggy day care or dog walkers… should I get him or not. Would you? …
Exactly. Someone has to be able to stay at home to raise and manage the dogs. It's a HUGE responsibility, physical labor, and cost. If 2 people work, or if you're alone and work full time, absolutely forget about raising a dog. Word to the wise. Listen to your elders.
This video showed up in my recommended list at just the right time! I am going to be getting my corgi girl on June 5th and I also work a full time job outside of the home. And it’s such a small world because I’m from Coral Springs! Milton is so cute and so smart! I enjoyed this video :)
Wow! That is such a crazy coincidence. We love Milton so much and he is worth every adaptation we’ve had to make to our lifestyles. I know you’ll feel the same about your sweet girl! Any questions, don’t hesitate to ask us. 😊
How it went? I m thinking to get a puppy but working shifts. Sometimes early, middle or late shifts. I am still thinking what to do.
I was fortunate that there was an awesome doggy daycare a half a block from my office so I got to take him to work with me then drop him off. The entire day, he’s playing and napping with other dogs as well as the handlers. He loved everyone there. I’d pick him up, take him for a walk then we’d go home. Sure it was expensive but it helped him to be social at a very young age.
How much does a doggy day care cost ?
@@johnriffsrequintos1824 check in your local area
@@johnriffsrequintos1824 for the one I took him to, the monthly fee was $399 a month. I’m sure the price has gone up since that was over 10 years ago.
This was so great. Thank you for sharing!! Excited to have my own dachshund, soon!
Absolutely! And congrats on your new furry family member.
OMG thank you so much for sharing! So helpful ☺️
Aw you're so welcome! I am glad you found this helpful!
Omg thanks for this video literally I was looking for information like this ! Thanks ❤
No problem!! Happy that we could help you on this dog owner journey!
Thanks, I needed this
You’re welcome! Glad we could help!
ahhhh this was so helpful!! thanks so much!
You're so welcome!
Thank you for this!! I am getting a corgi puppy this weekend 🙂
You are so welcome! And, congrats on your new pup!
This was great! Thank you. I find it so hard to have my puppy and watch these TH-cam videos when dogs in the videos bark lolol omg it gives me anxiety and she freaks out heheheheh.
So I have a crate attached to a playpen inside the play pen is the potty pad with grass. I'll have a dog walker come once a day to he can go out and play. Do you think that is ok?
It depends! For starters, I don’t recommend keeping the grass patch inside because you want to teach them that only outside is reserved for going potty. Second: Is your puppy already potty trained enough to know to not go inside? Because a playpen won’t prevent accidents, but a crate will! If they aren’t, I’d recommend just using the crate with some toys inside. You are having someone let them out during the day so they should be fine until they can be trusted with more freedom outside the crate!
Couldnt you put soime soft in his crate like a pillow or blanket?
I doing get a lunch break! So and don't get off till 4:30
Hmmm that’s hard.. I would recommend looking into a person to let them out midday or try doggie day care. You always want to give them some sort of break during the day!
My husband and I are considering getting a puppy and this video was super helpful in getting a sense of how our lives would be. We both work from home though. Our biggest considers are weekends because we go to church and sometimes hang out with friends. (We also have a Tesla too 😊)
I’m so glad you found it helpful! Working from home is a major benefit to owning a puppy for sure. As long as you crate them for the appropriate duration of time, you can still do things on weekends! Remember-this time period of having to always watch them only lasts a few months.
So basically get a job that’s gonna give you an hr lunch and work close to home so you can check on them 😅
yes ive been looking for a video like this! its hard working full time with a new puppy 😩
It is! One thing I’ve discovered throughout this whole process, is that it is possible. You just have to be strategic about both the kind of job that you do, and the support network that you have. I’m thankful that I can come home on my lunch break to let Milton out, but if I couldn’t, I would need someone to let him out midday or pay for doggy day care.
@@MiltontheCorgi can you leave a puppy in the crate for 4 hours at a time while I’m at work?
@@monkelife you totally can! In fact, you can leave them for up to six hours if needed (though not recommended to do often). The biggest thing to ensure is that they get enough exercise, food/water and socialization when they are out of the crate. But if you need to leave them 4 hours, come home at lunch, and leave for another 4 hours, that’s totally fine.
Great video! Can you add a blanket or something to the crate so he is not on a hard surface?
It depends a lot on your dog! If you trust them to not chew or go potty on it, go for it. Milton always chewed things we put in his crate so we realized he was better off with nothing in there, and still slept soundly either way.
That’s kind of a small crate to be in all day. A playpen maybe??
Unfortunately I work full time and then some. I would love to have a dog but I know the pup wouldn't get the attention it needs. I have cats now and they are doing great. Maybe in the future I could have one
I think leave him in small cage for hours it’s pretty bad I think you could leave him in one room and make is safe for him
It’s not just safety, it’s also potty training. Usually a dog won’t go in the same space they sleep, so a crate both keeps them safe and helps to prevent accidents when they are young. Nobody should leave a dog in a crate regularly more than 6 hours during the day, but 4 hours is generally fine until they can be trusted outside of the crate.
Actually as long as you’re not leaving them in a crate and they have a small playpen where they can P and poop and eat and drink water there OK leaving an animal in a room by itself can be very dangerous doesn’t matter how train a dog can be things can happen things can break
Me and my husband are full time working doctors and we have two handsome labrador puppies...they play all day,are habituated to stay with eachother only for long hours..they are happy..
We never put them in crate,never tie them with leash..they don't even have collars..
And they are doing fine..
So everything is possible if we try.😊
where did you get the camera?
I don’t have family or friends & I can’t come home on lunch break. I work 8 hours so I’m gone for close to 9 hours. What should I do with potty training. I NEED HELP! I love my puppy but he’s driving me crazy with all the accidents around the house.
Maybe get one of those grass patches. Place him in a small area of your home. I plan on doing that with our rescue. I think pet ownership can go beyond stay at home individuals.
How old is he? I just got a 8 week old Cavapoochon and trying to WFH with her is a nightmare lol tryin to figure it all out!
Milton is now 9 months old! But we got him at 10 weeks when we were both working. My biggest advice is to set a routine, and utilize a crate which will assist with a) their potty schedule and b) a place to rest and relax after a bout of puppy energy. You got this!
@@MiltontheCorgi thanks! I’ve been working on crate training even while I am home so I can focus and get some work done. She does great with holding it until I take her out to use the bathroom. Around what age was Milton potty trained? And when did he start signaling you that he needed to go? My puppy just sniffs the ground when she needs to go but I would love for her to know to walk to the door vs just sniffing. Hard to tell when she’s just exploring or actually needs to go. Thanks for all of your insight! Really enjoying your channel.
@@bianca_xoxoxoxo honestly, I wouldn’t say he was fully potty trained until 7-8 months old. 😅 it took him longer than most to fully grasp it! We implemented the potty bell technique for signaling, as he didn’t bark or do anything otherwise to tell us. They sell them cheap on Amazon, and you just train your dog to ring it when they need to go! I’ll find the link to the one we got for you. 😁
Saw she was using cam any one know which cam she uses not sure she said it .
Is it okay to put a bed during the night in the crate and just remove it during the day if the puppy is alone at home? We’re getting our puppy soon ☺️
I think it depends on your dog! Milton wanted to chew any sort of bed or blanket that we put in his crate, so we eventually decided against putting anything in there. But I’ve also heard of other dogs that do totally fine. So you’ll just have to see!
What if you can’t come home for lunch? I’m kinda on my own here. I have no family that can come by.
Totally, a lot of people are in that situation! I’d recommend either looking into a dog daycare facility or using an app like Rover or Wag to find someone who can drop in to let them out for a lunchtime potty break.
Good video
Thank you! Hopefully you found it helpful.
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I CONCUR FREN! Milton’s are the best. 😎
I'm so amazed by Milton, such a good boy!! Does Milton have separation anxiety? My 7 months old dachshund kept barking and all. Wonder if you've any suggestions for that. Thanks!
He doesn't! And part of that is due to the work we did when he was a puppy, by crating him for various periods of time and always leaving/entering the house without acknowledging him. Both of these things teach your dog that you leaving isn't a big deal, and you can even give him a special treat that he only gets when you are gone to make the experience even better.
@MiltontheCorgi That is a great idea! I shall look for a special treat as reward. Thanks so much for sharing 😊
How did you get to the point of him relaxing in his crate? My pup is 12 weeks and he goes bizzerk 😂
Either you work fulltime and have no dog, do doggy daycare if you can afford it, or you allow your dog to experience severe separation anxiety when your gone.
Not all dogs get separation anxiety though. Some can be trained to be at home alone. Also, another alternative to doggy day care is a dog walker, which is cheaper and still allow the dog exercise and a way to relieve themselves.
But what can i do if i work 8 am to 6 pm everyday? How can i deal with separation anxiety? 😥
Crate training helps a ton with separation anxiety. However, if you work 8-6 pm and can't come home during lunch to let them out for a bit, I would recommend looking into either doggie daycare or a dog walking service like Rover or Wag!
So what if there’s no day care cause in my country there’s no such thing 😞
@@gabbycrenstils6911 Then a dog is probably not the right choice for you at your current situation and you need to wait, until things change and you have more time for the dog. A dog is a living being and not a toy, it needs a lot of time and attention.
Our lab pitbull mix passed away in March of this year. I really want to get another puppy (a cockapoo), but I am obsessing over the decision because I understand the commitment that comes along with it. The only thing I'm obsessing about is that I work full time and there would be 4 days a week that he/she would be home alone for 4.5 hours. Obviously I would take two weeks off to help with the transition of the pup leaving mom. Is it selfish to get a pup when you work full time? Again, it would be 4.5 hours 4 days a week that theyd be in a playpen area. However in the evenings the little one with come to the kids outdoor sports practices and bascially go everywhere with us. Thank you in advance for your advice and experience.
Hi Christina! I don't think it is selfish to get a dog if you work full time, as many do. However you need to take into account the energy level of your dog and their potty training ability. Milton, for instance, is a high energy herding breed, so being home alone all day is not fair to what he needs to be stimulated. Many owners either use services like Rover/Wag or seek out a doggie daycare to ensure that their dog is still getting the socialization or exercise they need, even if the owner themself cannot provide. I consider these expenses as something every owner who works full time should assume taking on, or finding some alternate situation that meets YOUR dog's individual needs (as every one is different!).
Why not adopt an older dog, that can hold their bladder longer and needs less stimulation throughout the day?
And it takes a lot more than a week to potty train for most dogs.
How old was he when you got him?
We got him at 10 weeks old!
Did he pee or Poo in his crate before during the crate time between breakfast and dinner?
Nope! Dogs don’t like to go potty in the same place they sleep, which is one of the best benefits of a crate. We always made sure he went out at least once before we put him in his crate though, because he was a puppy and had less control/ability to hold his bladder at the time. However, if you aren’t crating them directly after a meal they should be able to hold it in the crate just fine for 3-4 hours if needed (depending on their age).
Could u say where u got the grass pad
Hi Paige! Sorry for the delayed reply, but we got ours off of Amazon!
I can’t imagine how puppy or dog can be locked up in a crate for such a long time.😢 My friend who is a teacher, their dog stays in crate for 6 hours while they are all at school.😮😢 For me it’s insane! We are going to get corgi this summer and we are working too, but I’m home for summer break with my 10 years old daughter, so we can spend a little of time with our puppy. My hubby works twice from home. So we are making her a tiny house with playpen outside, so she can go out for fresh air when we are not home.❤ And we have 3 acres.
Mill-in, that’s how you pronounce his name. Or is it Milton?
What do you mean when you say work in person? Like away from home?
Yes! As in not working from home (which many people are doing these days).
I love the video I'm just really not a fan of the cage for dogs
It’s a super useful potty training tool for puppies and also helps to prevent separation anxiety when you train them to associate it as their safe space! Too many people use it as punishment which is why it has a bad rep, but it really is a positive training aid.
I don't understand this mentality. Dogs need structure. They need boundaries. They also need to learn to be independent from you! Otherwise you've got a pup with separation anxiety, and that's not good. The crate (when used properly) is the perfect way to accomplish all of the above safely where he can't hurt himself! Its also a potty training tool. Its not a cage or medieval dungeon for god sake, its a safe space. And as they get older and learn to entertain themselves non-destructively without you, you take the crate away. Stop coddling your dogs and stop treating them like human babies, their not. It ALWAYS results in issues that will cause you to call a trainer, reach out for help on the internet and wonder why your pup is doing what he's doing. Seriously people
Exactly. Someone has to be able to stay at home to raise and manage the dogs. It's a HUGE responsibility, physical labor, and cost. If 2 people work, or if you're alone and work full time, absolutely forget about raising a dog. Word to the wise. Listen to your elders.
Lol, you have to realize how ridiculous this is. Most people have to work for a living, I guess they should drop their dogs at the shelter since they’re such terrible owners. Massive eye roll.
So all the young people who live alone and have to work full-time can't have one. Young people who live alone and work part-time almost can't have a dog because it's expensive. So the solution is you have to be lucky or older. I also suffer with loneliness and want a dog but I'm 10 hours away from home everyday except the weekend and I don't want to do that to the dog 😢
And my bf is allergic to cats so that option is also gone
Have you considered, if it’s possible for you, to hire a dog walker? They would come to your house and walk your dog for up to 1 hour, which would break the boredom, let them exercise and relieve themselves. Adult dogs tend to sleep between 12-14 hours a day and puppy 18-20 hours a day. So if you give them a break in the middle of the day, it is not impossible to get a dog whilst working full time.
@Martinarbn i have but it's 20€ per per walk is too much money for to spend me. For eveyday except the weekend it would be a total of 400€. If I chose 3 times a week it's 240€. If I had more money I would do it but sadly I don't 😥
He is locked up all day
If you watched the full video, you will see that there is really only 1-2 days per week that he is crated during the day (other days he is out all day while my husband works from home). He is let out for an hour on my lunch break on the days he is crated. And to note, this is only until he can be trusted to be out and not destroy our furniture or potty inside. Very rarely will any puppy be trusted in this way until they are at least 8 months-1 yr old. His current setup is his crate with the door open, attached to a playpen that he can walk around and play with toys in. You want to slowly give them more space to not get overwhelmed. All of this has been done through the close guidance of a professional dog trainer.
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If you have to keep your dog in a cage all day you shouldnt be raising a dog!