Never Do THIS When You Leave Your Dog ALONE

Are you wondering what happens when you leave your dog alone at home? Leaving your dog alone can be a stressful experience for both you and your furry friend, especially if you're not sure how long a dog can be left alone safely. In this video, we dive into the dos and don'ts of leaving your dog home alone, tackling common concerns like "Does my dog miss me?" and sharing effective strategies to keep your dog entertained while you're away.
From setting up a cozy and safe space to introducing fun, engaging toys that prevent boredom, we cover all the essential tips to ensure your dog feels comfortable and happy. Discover the key mistakes to avoid and learn how to make your departure less stressful for your pup. Whether you're heading out for a few hours or the whole day, this video will equip you with all the tools you need to make sure your dog's time alone at home is a positive experience.
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🐕‍🦺 CHAPTERS 🐕‍🦺
0:00 Do dogs miss us when we step out?
1:06 How long can a dog be left alone?
1:58 Number 1
2:41 Number 2
3:23 Number 3
4:21 Number 4
4:57 Number 5
5:36 Number 6
6:28 Number 7
7:08 Number 8
7:58 Number 9 + tip for isolation distress
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[@user-qz5gi4uh6x]

If I simply have to leave my dog for a few hours to visit my mom at a frail care unit, I leave the radio on. The voices remind her she's not alone.

[@cuisineallfuntravelnetwork8615]

I do the same 😢but it’s sad I will miss them still

[@lindag4544]

my sweetie has no separation anxiety. She as crate trained til about 14 months. (yeah, but now sleeps on my bed.) I had a crate thst would open into a penned off area so she could walk out and move around without having the run of the house while she was still in puppy chewing stage. When she was little and I was working FT, she went to doggy day care..and was loved and loved it. When she was past chewing stage, I let her be at home with a dog cam… she just slept. Happy but not crazy when I come home. now retired, we are together most of the time… but when I go out she is calm and fine.

[@tomf429]

I give him a treat. When I come back, he eats it. He never touches it while I’m gone. He’s too busy watching out the window for my return.

[@user-pw1oy8ep1p]

Well pack animals & etc.. aside. I'd still want to avoid hurting my furry friend in any way. I feel as pet parents we owe it to our dogs to exhaust all options for them to be with us. They'd lay down their life in a second for us, true unconditional loyalty.❤❤❤

[@lizdavies8715]

❤❤❤❤

[@wilburosgoodwormsley]

I have to leave my dog home alone but i leave the tv on for her and she actually watches it

[@precisionbrown6829]

TV or radio with talking and music helps a lot ❤

[@juanitahardy8583]

Having a doggy camera is wonderful.

[@paullevine1813]

That would show you what your dog is doing when your not home but there's a bad side to this which is just say your at work & check on your pooch to find he or she has gotten sick or chewed up your couch , what can you do leave work to clean up the mess ? I have had 3 dogs plus the one i have now & i've come home to some things that made me mad as hell but you clean it up or whatever you need to fix or toss away . I personally would rather wait till i get home to either be suprised or more happy than i may have counted on. Glad i'm retired now so i need not deal with that anymore but i did for the last 38 years. Unless you have the best boss around once your at work & see the mess on the camera if you leave work all the time best find another job.

[@susanhaigh6005]

My son and I work 2nd shift and my husband works first shift or from home. If we take a trip, my son is with her and then my daughter stops by later to make sure she’s ok, fed and has socialization

[@daveshoemaker7137]

We always put puppy pads down! They can have a sudden bathroom need and if they know the pads are there for that purpose it's a relief for everyone! If you have a dog that likes to play with the pads put something on each end to anchor them! We used to put pads down with kitchen chairs on the sides to hold the pads in place! In the old days we used newspapers but they're no longer available! Everyone is relieved to pickup a soiled pad instead of a big mess or messes! Our dogs had a routine and when they saw the pads being laid out and the water bowls emptied and filled with clean water when they came in from their last potty break! They got their good-bye treat and hug and would go off to eat their treat! My wife had the same ritual each day and they loved it! When we have puppies we always leave a cardboard box of their toys down sideways! If they get bored they can attack the box! Having a cardboard box in shreds is much better than pillows destroyed or furniture destroyed. They got a new box every week!

[@beam3819]

As commented below, dogs are packs animals, that should never be left alone. If they have other animals around they will thrive, but alone they can be severly deperssed

[@singsonggirl9267]

Puppy pads can teach puppies it's OK to do their business in the house. As a trainer I always teach puppies (and their parents) how to successfully train pups to go outside. But if this works for you, terrific!

[@daveshoemaker7137]

@@singsonggirl9267 Sometimes they can't wait 8 or more hours! Our dogs didn't use the pads every time, but they would always use the pads! They saved a lot of work and they were praised for going on the pads! Our dogs were pretty well trained after a day or so from watching their furry siblings! Everyone goes out for potty time! They have door bells which are used all of the time!

[@Catnip-uh5pi]

@singsonggirl9267 even if the dog doesn't relieve himself on the floor holding it in is uncomfortable. So if you're going to be away for a while leaving a pad or 2 on the floor is a good idea

[@daveshoemaker7137]

@@Catnip-uh5pi We adopted two sisters from the shelter! Their cards said they were not potty trained! We knew that we could train them because we had two other dogs to help us. They never had a problem! Apparently they were left alone and had accidents! They would go to the door each time! Their first owner was horrible putting that on their card! They are the sweetest girls! Some people should never own any pets!

[@lenorapalminteri1002]

I leave the radio on low for my dog when I go out to run errands. She doesn't care for toys at all, so leaving her toys around doesn't matter to her. She has her bed, blanket and water in her bowl. I leave the blinds open, and the heat or AC on for her. She seems to be okay with me leaving the apartment to go out. I'm retired, and am not gone for too long. Before I leave, I tell her to be a good girl; mommy will see you later. Pet her on her head, and tell her that I love her. When I come back, she either greets me by the door, or I find her still in her bed.❤

[@vulcan2882]

My dogs and cat have their own radio and they have their favorit station. They each get breakfast in the morning on my lunch hour I go home to let them out in the back yard. When I get home they have dinner every night at 6:00pm and their after dinner walk at 7:30pm. Just before bedtime they go in the back yard one last time.

[@user-ln8sc6fy3z]

I ALWAYS LEAVE MY TV ON ALSO LEAVE MY BLINDS OPEN ON MY WINDOWS I'M ONLY GONE NO MORE THEN THREE HOURS ALSO I GIVE WILLIAM A TREAT BEFORE I LEAVE AND MAKE SURE HIS WATER IS FRESH IT'S COMMON SENSE THINKING FOLKS GOD BLESS

[@ediewall6360]

Dogs are PACK animals. If YOU ( their pack ) are not there, make SURE someone else is….. or a family of dogs. My dogs have each other when I am not there,

[@shootitbw9115]

Same here 👍 luckily I have multiple dogs so they all have each other for company when I go to work. I always check them on the camera and they're always so relaxed

[@angelaharris1112]

I wish

[@kelleywyskiel3478]

My dogs do have a window upstairs they love to sit and watch out of, but I keep downstairs windows closed or they’d be twice as anxious anytime someone walks past the house. They also for some reason love Michelle’s sanctuary sleep stories that have dogs in the story, so leave those playing on KZbin for them.

[@Tinyteacher1111]

So cute!

[@Rp-iz6fn]

I love my Amber so much ❤❤🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺🥰🥰 That two shiny eyes says me love you alot mommy. ❤❤

[@user-xn4wh5pm4r]

It may be a good idea to have several dogs so they are never alone.

[@angelaharris1112]

This is my dog. He has always had severe separation anxiety. He tears things up most times. Sadly. This tiny house there is no window he can reach to watch. My dog does like the tv on.

[@Smelly-Belly]

It’s tough to see your dog struggle with separation anxiety, but it's great that you've found some small comforts for him like the TV. Maybe soothing sounds or leaving behind a familiar-smelling blanket could help ease his anxiety a bit more. It's clear you care deeply for your furry friend-you're doing your best to help him feel safe! 🐾💖

[@chipwilliams7205]

O 4:41 ​@@Smelly-Belly

[@johnderfler5183]

I have two, turn on separation anxiety music, make sure they have fresh water, give them a treat, works everytime.

[@joshuamitchell5481]

Find save toys for them to play with.

[@tamiwyatt2113]

If your dog is being housebroken, he or she needs to be crated while you're away. Once your dog has been, this all sounds great. If a dog has separation anxiety, they must still be crated while you're away. My vets have always taught this. My dogs crates have always been in our livingroom as well. Theyll just go in and sleep once in a while when we're home. Its their safe haven. And ive never had a dog that wasnt completely housebroken. Maltese, Chihuahua and now i have a Papillon. 4 months old. Completely housebroken already. But the breed must be crated when alone. I've never left for more than 2 hours. Our vet couldn't believe how well trained and housebroken our Chihuahua was. She wasn't the typical chi. Just wanted to mention.

[@carolwaller9605]

It’s all down to training where the ‘safe spaces’ are.. crates are not needed ever in my opinion. Having the option of a safe space in the kitchen and another in the bedroom near you but not on your bed works wonders

[@singsonggirl9267]

Yes. Many people just throw their dog into a crate and then get surprised when the pup freaks out. Puppies and dogs need to be TRAINED to love their crate. It's a gradual process. Sounds like you've done a great job.

[@carolwaller9605]

@@singsonggirl9267 humans have a natural aversion to the word crate seeing it as a prison environment.. just the bars I guess? A well trained dog will accept any ‘safe’ environment as a safe place to rest. Safe places to rest are wherever you want them to be and wherever they feel most comfortable bars or not... I had two sisters who were inseparable, they were happy together, they were trained to sleep on the beanbag in the kitchen overnight.. sadly at 12 year old one died in our arms 😢 the other was suffering separation anxiety so we relaxed the rules and left doors open so she could make her way upstairs to a spare bed in our room. She comes upstairs at daylight feeling secure and free x

[@singsonggirl9267]

@@carolwaller9605 I'm SO sorry about losing one of the sisters.

[@mikamamma]

You should never leave toys out for dogs. Dogs should always be supervised with toys as they can become choking hazards when they chew them and pieces break off.

[@bigdindallas1]

what cute doggies!

[@juliecrowe5252]

I doubt any dog enjoys being left alone, especially locked in a cage for hours , over half dogs have some separation anxiety which would suggest that dogs really don't like to be away from the pack and it's normal for them to show displeasure, loads can be done to make it easier for them , but by far the most important thing is good exercise, by good exercise I mean exercise that offers simulation in lots of different ways , play ,sniffing ,hide and seek , playtime with friends a visit to a cafe ,a garden centre etc things that give them interest, then once home just quietly leave without making a fuss and build I up gradually,don't make a big thing when you go out or when you come back , don't leave locked up in cages they can't look out of windows they can't change positions (they might be too hot too cold , I'm not suggesting you leave your dog to rip your house up , but once puppyhood is over a well exercised simulated dog shouldn't property damage, choose your breed carefully to make sure you can meet the dogs needs , eg don't have a border collie if you don't enjoy being out and about , there are loads of greyhounds in rescue centres that are happy to have a walk then chill out ,nice gentle dogs , it's awful yo see dogs passed from home to home just because people haven't done their homework, dogs are amazing they deserve the very best we can give them .

[@kelleywyskiel3478]

I agree ❤

[@sda141]

Thank you for this video. I love all informative matter where dogs are concerned.

[@Smelly-Belly]

Thank you for watching! 🐾 I’m glad you enjoyed the video and found it informative. Dogs are such wonderful companions, and it's always great to learn more about them! 😊❤️

[@sda141]

@@Smelly-Belly my dog is my best friend. Thank you again. You’re a special person 💕

[@cadillacdeville5828]

There are people who think you shouldn't have dogs if you're going to be gone for long periods. That's not their place at all because most of us have to work. It's essentially insinuating that people that have to work shouldn't have dogs. It's up to the individual dog behavior and if they are fine that's all that matters. Long as the 🐶🐕 feels valued , loved and treated well.

[@jjordon6411]

My deceased Chihuahua would scream if I went in the bathroom.😅😊

[@ThroughTheHaze]

My last chi would howl and freak out if I took a shower. He would sit on the bathmat and get upset. He had to keep me in his eyesight at all times.

[@joydeepbagchi590]

send him to shelter

[@joydeepbagchi590]

send him to shelter

[@kimshank5775]

Might have been for a different reason than your thought. 😂

[@bmoshareholderappleshareho855]

When my family had a Chihuahua, she was lucky. She was never alone, because there was always somebody at home to keep her company.

[@beam3819]

Dogs should go to day care ore have another pet, cats often will calm scared dogs and why not make your neighbours rotete on talking the dogs on walks. Be creative. My Tibby mix is easely bored but a very indipendent dog. If she can sit and gaze out over the sea or neighbourhood, she will be just fine. Thanks for reminding of the seniors having the same need for attention as puppies. Espesially more short walks or outside life if possible. Norway ❤😊

[@leeandmandybattersby5958]

Luckily i never have to leave my dog alone .. my little morkie is with me 24/7

[@adramen]

Surprised there's no mention here of a CRATE. Comfort with a crate is key to training dogs to feel safe alone for several hours without wandering the house, making a mess, or finding some other unhealthy outlet for anxiety

[@dm9860]

Good video 👍🐾🐾❤️

[@Smelly-Belly]

Thank you so much! 😊👍🐾❤️

[@theamericanshepherd5378]

#6 I had a dog bowl container where I could pour a lot of dry dogfood for my dogs to eat when they wanted and that worked alright.

[@precisionbrown6829]

If you must leave your dog alone. This is what works for me. Early morning walk before work and lots of affection. I feed my dogs after the walks. I come back home to feed them and walk out with no goodbyes and unnecessary affection or attention. If your dog jumps on you or your company, learn to ignore this behavior. Correct them by walking into your home by walking past them. No talking no eye contact and no touching until you are ready to relax and calm down. Then when your dog is calm you can give affection. Importantly, don’t baby talk to dogs. It ends up making you and the dog weak. Best of luck with your pets ❤❤

[@Smelly-Belly]

Thanks for sharing your routine! 🐾 It's great to hear what works for you and your dogs. Consistency and calmness are definitely key! ❤️🐶

[@donnajeffreys7452]

Those who NEED TO WATCH this video will NOT. "they" don't believe or care they are doing anything detrimental to their pet.

[@Sukijopa]

If you have a secure yard, the dog shouId have access. And most dogs Iike the company of another dog.

[@bmoshareholderappleshareho855]

When my family had a dog, she had a large back yard to run around and play.

[@kelleywyskiel3478]

My dogs have doors to the yard but can’t access them if no one’s home. That’s just asking for an opened gate, a kidnapping, or being harassed or worse through the fence. Don’t let your dogs run the yard when you can’t be there to see them.

[@Sukijopa]

@@kelleywyskiel3478 Secure the yard, padIock the gate, obscure wire fencing. When I was a teen, the neighbors' dog was trapped in the house when an eIectric short caused a fire and the peopIe weren't home. I watched a fireman emerge from the house carrying her dead body, and vowed that wouId never happen to my dogs.

[@Sukijopa]

@@kelleywyskiel3478 Years ago, neighbors' dog was in the house whiIe famiIy was not at home.. EIectrical fire, no means of escape, and she died. Their next dog always had access to yard. Padlock gate, make fence opaque, secure yard. It can be done.

[@kelleywyskiel3478]

@@Sukijopa that’s tragic. But most pets will run deeper into the house instead of outside when they’re scared so that’s still just horrific and one of my biggest fears. Also why I won’t crate. I like the idea of a small not to the outside fenceline area though. Our have a screened porch, they just don’t go out into the yard when I’m away.

[@chromosomexy8327]

dogs dont like been alone they are pack animals...

[@melanieashman1066]

you should never leave a puppy alone.....

[@tonymoretti2347]

A Kong with frozen peanut butter helps

[@Stl.Cardinals]

My dogs have each other when we leave. We make sure they have food and water. When we go on vaca we have people over here often

[@joycebelk4634]

You leave your dogs home while on vacations. I feel heartbreak for them. They may have visitors but not their daily family.

[@Stl.Cardinals]

@@joycebelk4634 ik but we have people come over they no and hang out with them. They are well took care of but not like we take care of them.

[@Stl.Cardinals]

@@joycebelk4634 so wat u gonna stay home 24 hrs a day 7 days a week. Yes we miss our dogs but also know they are getting took care of.

[@shondellehumphrey793]

​@Stl.Cardinals right as long as you are ok with your routine and it works for you

[@lindag4544]

TV: OMG my dog thinks dogs on TV are real and she barks at the screen whenever there us a dog on.Leaving her home with TV on would be a disaster

[@adrienneanderson-smith2257]

It always works out better with the good old family & housewives. Dogs can even go on errands - just DON’T leave in a hot sunny car!

[@user-tw3kr9if1f]

So many young people wasting so much of the most precious years of their lives . Theirs a big beautiful world with many unique and beautiful people.

[@mikamamma]

???

[@melanieashman1066]

dog walker and or visitor always good for doggies whilst you are out.

[@vracan]

I leave my dog alone almost 9 hours and he is saint and he is fine. I have a camera watching to make sure. He has music on, huge windows, toys which plays with for a while and then sleeps rest of day. He is 1 year old but was uncanny chill even as a puppy. He is the chillest calmest happiest dog I've ever met. Must say though that I do give him 2-3 hours rigourous exercise daily.

[@A.Briggs628]

Why bother having an animal at all if you’re leaving them alone for 9 hours a day! How friggin cruel are you anyway??

[@A.Briggs628]

Don’t own an animal if you’re leaving it alone for 9 hours a day!! 🤬

[@cadillacdeville5828]

​@@A.Briggs628That's not your place at all because most of us have to work. You're insinuating is essentially if people that have to work shouldn't have animals. It's up to the individual dog behavior and if he's fine that's all that matters.

[@cadillacdeville5828]

I think that's perfectly fine Long as you treat them well and they feel loved and valued. We have to work generally speaking so therefore we will have to be gone. I plan on getting a dog walker to come in twice a day while I'm at work.

[@The.Hawaiian.Kingdom]

Anyone who would tiring the heat/AC off when they leave the house, shouldn’t have any pets… how cruel.

[@keithfaulk1354]

I never leave my dog alone for more than an hour or less but I’m retired and can do that… I don’t think anyone that has to work or be gone for 8 hours should have a dog !! It’s not fair to the dog. !!

[@lisalawson7195]

I have 3 dogs.They get the best life I can give them.I am a nurse.Have to work to pay bills and be able to give my pets the care they deserve.I have both cats and dogs.They keep each other company as I work.Another pet for company is a good idea.My pets have the best life I can provide.I walk them and spend time with them.Brush them and play with them.

[@keithfaulk1354]

@@lisalawson7195 sounds like you’re on top of everything! lol ❤️

[@DOHCtorJ]

I don't think you should be left unattended for more than 8 hrs. It's not fair to you.

[@micheleroyalty4092]

I have had German shepherds for w5 years, but always w-3 dogs. I worked very hard. They were very socially trained and did fine. Now I am down to 1 dog and he does fine alone for 3-4 hours. He is a happy dog.

[@watchandpray8918]

You do you. It's according to the individual dog's needs and the individual human's ability to stay with them. As long as they have their needs met and something to occupy their time it's fine, especially if it's a multiple-pet home. It's not for you to be judging anybody else's situation, ESPECIALLY IF YOU DON'T KNOW THEM. 🤨

[@Dulcimertunes]

My dog puts one of my shoes into her crate.

[@Smelly-Belly]

That's so cute! 🐶❤️ Sounds like your dog loves keeping a little piece of you close by😊👟

[@Tinyteacher1111]

I’ve come back in to find my dog howling when I have left.

[@DavidEVogel]

With a 9-5 job you will be gone about 10 hours. Did you walk the dog before work? After a long day at work do you have the energy to walk the dog? Dogs are family members. You would not leave an infant alone for the entire day.

[@goatman3828]

No,no,no. You have to quit your job. Dogs can only be left alone up th 6 hours! And plenty other horse crap this video says. Throw a bunch of your milk bones in a pot of water and freeze them. That way you get a freaking mess of snot when the ice thaws. Where these "experts" get their information from is questionable. They obviously never spent time with animals.

[@kelleywyskiel3478]

Exactly

[@joanies6778]

I would put my dog in day care before leaving him alone for a 9-5 job. He gets to go outside and play for a short period every hour with other dogs. He loves it! The longest I leave my dog alone has been for 2 hrs, and usually for only 1 hr at most.

[@goatman3828]

My dog has over 100 acres to supervise and keep in line. She puts in a harder workday than I do. So putting her with a dog walker or doggy daycare would be a slap in her face.

[@singsonggirl9267]

I am a Trainer and I agree. Unless you live on a farm or on acreage, it is cruel to leave a dog in the house for hours on end while you work and commute back and forth. A cat, maybe, but not a dog.

[@angelh8262]

Never leave your dog alone with a Kong toy where they can get their tongue stuck inside - the same with a marrow bone.

[@goodvibes9050]

3rd

[@jay6817]

2:41

[@katydid6920]

Im frustrated at the poor quality of dog care in this county where killing animals by the 1000s at meat plants is part of the culture. A cop put me down yesterday and called me stupid because I have a limit of 4 hours to leave him alone. I want to do craft shows on Sat and I need 9 hours dog care. One I called said if I need Sat he will be locked in from fri pm to mon am. She lives in this small town and wont run down on Sat afternoon for me to pick him up. As a good dog mom I cant hurt him to do what I want. I made a commitment to him.

[@humorme6132]

4th

[@Rosemary-dy1rf]

My dog has his sister and his auntie when I have to leave for more than an gour

[@lisameyer1373]

Hey, how about if you exercise really good before you leave them alone then they're really good dogs

[@Smelly-Belly]

🐶 Exercise before leaving can definitely help. A tired dog is a happy dog! 🏃‍♂️🐾

[@petseygaming5020]

5th

[@anthonydavella8350]

Dont leave your dogs alone with squeaky toys

[@ImMarky]

Why is that?

[@ImMarky]

@@anthonydavella8350 makes sense idky my head went to them being scared. New dog dad, overthinking it all. Appreciate it🤘🤓

[@anthonydavella8350]

@@ImMarky My pleasure really, love my our furry friends

[@jabbarbrown3089]

Just don’t forget to treat them as a dog and not a human

[@Pedroandkalithemaligator6602]

Lol, my dog is smart enough not to eat that.

[@bobmanp8653]

2nd

[@butchgo8930]

Dogs have the common sense not to be left alone. They know Kristi Noem is still out there.

[@joanies6778]

Don't know whether to laugh or cry. That's some scary stuff.

[@jjordon6411]

If anyone on this channel has Chi puppies for sale or rehoming I'm in Northern MN. Been looking for another. FB just full of scammers!

[@kelleywyskiel3478]

Go to the shelter. There’s plenty. Way too many actually

[@hellhound7572]

Yet 8 hours is the average working hours 😕

[@eldutcho3576]

19th

[@singsonggirl9267]

This is good. The only thing I disagree with is not to put your dog in a crate when you leave. All puppies should be crate trained as soon as they come home from the breeder. It is a SAFE place since dogs are den animals, but they must be trained to love their crate so as not to develop separation issues.

[@evaprince5360]

Had my puppy for a day I put him in a crate and he FREAKED OUT for less than 10 minutes he hasn’t been back since. He’s tiny and doesn’t take up much room so he can go anywhere he wants in my house

[@qesther1241]

I’ve had 5 dogs and none were ever put in a crate. They have access to the yard via doggie doors while we are out.

[@kelleywyskiel3478]

Never crated. My dogs spent enough time locked in a cage at the shelter. Exercise, train, make their lives interactive and spend time with them.

[@juliecrowe5252]

Never put a dog in a cage ,never had any issues, I know hundreds of people with dogs not caged they don't have issues , I know a few that cage their dogs they have issues

[@kelleywyskiel3478]

Oddly I do have a crated cat. He’s 20 and only in at night or if he’s having a bad day, but it’s a three level closet sized space. I leave it open when I leave the house because I’m more afraid of an emergency trapping him inside a burning house than I am of him puking on my rugs.

[@apartahotelsmadrid375]

Firstttt

[@EvieBrogan-ju6ec]

Ice isn’t good for dogs as they regulate their temperature with their tongue

[@kelleywyskiel3478]

I freeze my dogs wet food and goat milk treats in silicone molds. They love it.

[@joanies6778]

​@@kelleywyskiel3478 My dog loves crunching on ice, which I discovered his first winter with me. So, I freeze homemade plain broth in cube trays and also organic baby food in silicone molds.

[@americanmade4791]

You've lost your mind. Not parent; OWNER.

[@alyCiaLynneDuNn7]

Go get um kid

[@vcb7237]

Humans are not "parents" to a dog. They are parents to other humans.

[@joycebelk4634]

Maybe that’s your opinion but everyone doesn’t share your feelings. I am my dogs parent. I cook for him, make sure he’s groomed, take him for regular doctors visits to keep him healthy, provide a safe and comfortable home for him and give him unconditional love. In my book that’s being a parent.

[@carolgordon7639]

​@joycebelk4634 Folks such as yourself should NOT own a pet. I am a parent to a beautiful daughter and a Nunny to my 2 wonderful grandsons. However, I am a mom to my fur babies and a grandmother to my daughters fur babies. Pet's have feelings, and they LOVE UNCONDITIONALLY ❤️ Pet's deserve good love and care.

[@joycebelk4634]

@@carolgordon7639 i am not always the brightest star in the sky when it comes to technology but was your message directed to me because if it was I’m confused. I have the exact same opinion as you. I also have grown children and a grandson who I love beyond measure. It does not change my love for my dog nor my responsibility to care for him and love him with every part of me. I think you do as well.

[@carolgordon7639]

@joycebelk4634 I so apologize 😭 NO I accidentally clicked on you. I was referring to the person who said humans are not parents . I am so sorry. You are the brightest star 🌟

[@vcb7237]

@@carolgordon7639 I didn't say humans are not parents. I said humans are not parents *to dogs*, which is an undeniable biological truth. You are owners, caretakers, whatever, NOT parents.

[@FlyingNurse79]

12th

[@amyexner]

I never -not even for a minute-left my dog alone…..if you leave them alone while at work don’t have a dog…alternatively bring them to a dog daycare--can’t afford it/ don’t have a dog.

[@janicem9225]

Hahahahaha! You're frickin hilarious. It doesn't hurt your dog to be alone for a while. And I don't believe you for a second, when you say you haven't left your dog alone for even a minute. I KNOW THAT'S a lie, and so do YOU. 🤣

[@carolgordon7639]

@janicem9225 I go on vacation every year. My dogs are not in a kennel, I believe that is the worst thing you can do to a pet. I hire sitters, and the dogs are in their own home and surroundings. Surely I miss them, and they probably are wondering where I am. However, they are safe and so very happy to see me when I return.

[@DougHinVA]

dogs are NOT humans and have to be left alone like dogs .... learn from a pro and stop making it up.

[@carolgordon7639]

DougHinVA, are you the pro?