I have been working up to leaving the dogs in my house alone, without being kenneled. Basically I was worried about all of Buddy's peeing and Riley tearing up my couch. Typically Buddy will whiz up to 15 times an hour, keep drinking water, keep whizzing on every corner, every object if unattended. And Riley got worked up (when playing) and took a chunk out of my new leather ottoman. And so on, because with 5 dogs it's anybody's guess who is "large and in charge" when I leave.
Well I have 95% solved Buddy's peeing issue and Riley is a calmer, tamer wild animal. So I left, came home and not one thing wrong. Nothing chewed. Nothing out of place. And no pee. Left them sleeping in front of the wood stove. They have their doggie door to get out. When I left I said nothing and kept an image of calm trust in my head. Can't hurt right?!
Feels good to be able to let them roam the house and yard while I am out.
Well I have 95% solved Buddy's peeing issue and Riley is a calmer, tamer wild animal. So I left, came home and not one thing wrong. Nothing chewed. Nothing out of place. And no pee. Left them sleeping in front of the wood stove. They have their doggie door to get out. When I left I said nothing and kept an image of calm trust in my head. Can't hurt right?!
Feels good to be able to let them roam the house and yard while I am out.
Karla
Boxer circle of love. Love for the wood stove. Sleeping angels...
