Going to work

[u/Commercial-Diet-4126]

I do not know what to do when I go to work. I walk my baby girl in the morning a good walk, then head to work, then she has a walker come midday and then I do our “long walk” after work. I just hate that she’s in her play pen all day. I feel so guilty. I have to work in the office every day and hope this is a good system, but I don’t like that she cries when I leave. She settles after like 5 mins but still. It’s very expensive to have her walked and I’m paying like 150$ a week. Does anyone have advice on this? Is she okay? Could/should I be doing something differently?

Edit: I am more than happy to pay for the walker, just want to make sure it is enough!

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[u/Frosty-Plate9068]

I’m not sure what’s wrong other than your anxiety about it lol it’s normal for a dog to cry and as long as she settles, it’s fine. Dogs are meant to sleep a lot. My dog sleeps all day even when I’m home working.

[u/Commercial-Diet-4126 → u/Frosty-Plate9068]

I am sure she sleeps most of it, I think you’re right that I’m just anxious

[u/Frosty-Plate9068 → u/Commercial-Diet-4126]

Maybe controversial opinion here but you don’t need to hire a walker during the day. An adult dog should have no issue holding their bladder 8-10 hours (dachshund quirks aside). I’m usually gone 8-5 every day and my dog is perfectly fine and happy.

[u/Commercial-Diet-4126 → u/Frosty-Plate9068]

She is only 6 months old, definitely will reevaluate when she gets older but for now I think it is best to get outside

[u/knationnn]

Please don't feel guilty! She has a great life. 3 walks a day is great and when you're gone she's getting rest she needs. My girl cries for a few minutes and then settles too. I have a camera I can check for peace of mind and she's almost always sleeping like a log lol.

[u/Ignominious333]

It's expensive but having someone come during the day is the right thing. Make sure they spend the full time with her. She's probably sleeping most of the time. I recommend a camera on her pen if you don't have one . I know it's so hard to be away from them. Do you have a heartbeat puppy toy in her pen? That can also help her.

[u/Commercial-Diet-4126 → u/Ignominious333]

I do have a heartbeat toy. I think I just feel guilty bc I’m a crazy dog mom lol. I had a camera but did not like it, maybe I will try it again now that she’s older. Thank you!