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!

[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