What should I do with a new puppy while at work?

First, crate train your puppy, and second, arrange for regular toilet breaks at appropriate intervals. Before leaving for work, play with your pup and take them out for a potty break. When they go, give the usual praise and reward. Then pop your pup into the crate with a safe chew toy.

Can you leave a pug alone for 7 hours?

House trained adult pugs generally can be left alone for 4 to 6 hours a day. Pug puppies should not be left alone for more than 1 to 4 hours, depending on age. There are essential needs they often require – such as potty, and they first need training to handle the alone time.

How long can you leave a pug puppy alone?

Experts recommend four hours as the maximum time period. However, this doesn’t come without effort. As much as some breeds may predisposed to handle loneliness, no dog was designed to be alone for a full day, day after day. If you have to leave any dog for up to 9 hours on its own please do not get one.

Can you take an 8 week old puppy to work?

The new puppy needs a lot of attention and companionship. For the first few days your home is a stranger’s home. And they may will not feel safe there. You need to either arrange for time off work to be with your 8 week old puppy for much of the day, or for someone else to look after him whilst you are at work.

Do pugs need company?

Pugs adore company and really love people of all ages. They often get on well with children, especially if the Pug loves to play. However, it’s best to keep an eye on them with children to make sure neither your Pug or children get too boisterous and end up accidentally hurting each other.

Can I get a puppy if I work full time?

While it is definitely more of a challenge to raise a new dog or puppy while you’re working full time, it isn’t impossible. Puppies have a lot of needs, so you need to be able to make adjusts to your lifestyle and routine to successfully raise the new dog.