My Poor Dog...

CigarNut · 12-22-2017, 08:00 AM

After seeing all the videos posted by other dog owners of their dogs’ antics when they are left alone, my wife and I (alright, mostly me) decided to get a camera so that we could see what our dog, Dug, does while we leave him alone.

What we found is that Dug waits by the door we left from. Staying in that place for hours. And hours. It’s pitiful... Mostly he sits staring at the door. Occasionally, he scratches or licks his feet. I was more than a little stunned.

I’m beginning to think that I’m a bad dog owner, but I figure leaving him staring at the door is better than locking him in his crate (he hates his crate)...

On the slightly brighter side, It is very entertaining when we come back through a different door...

And, no matter what, he is always very excited to see us!

stearns · 12-22-2017, 08:07 AM

I've got a puppy cam for my little one, she has a play pen around her crate so during the day she can walk around a little with the crate door open. She spends her days dragging her blanket around the pen and napping wherever it lands for an hour or so, then repeating

massphatness · 12-22-2017, 08:13 AM

My dog waits for all of about 5 minutes before jumping up into our bed and snoozing

Could be the new environment your dog is reacting to, Michael - after time, I'm guessing he won't be doing that

jledou · 12-22-2017, 09:19 AM

We are fortunate enough to have windows that look out to the front yard and ours can sit in his bed to watch the neighborhood. This is of course when he is not sleeping ... which is 90% of the days now.

You can try leaving a radio on in the house to see if that might calm him down and interest him in other things.

markem · 12-22-2017, 09:49 AM

Our dogs neither notice when we leave or when we arrive home. They do, however, know when it is food time.

12-22-2017, 08:00 AM	#1
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	My Poor Dog... After seeing all the videos posted by other dog owners of their dogs’ antics when they are left alone, my wife and I (alright, mostly me) decided to get a camera so that we could see what our dog, Dug, does while we leave him alone. What we found is that Dug waits by the door we left from. Staying in that place for hours. And hours. It’s pitiful... Mostly he sits staring at the door. Occasionally, he scratches or licks his feet. I was more than a little stunned. I’m beginning to think that I’m a bad dog owner, but I figure leaving him staring at the door is better than locking him in his crate (he hates his crate)... On the slightly brighter side, It is very entertaining when we come back through a different door... And, no matter what, he is always very excited to see us! __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

12-22-2017, 08:07 AM	#2
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,391 Trading: (50)	Re: My Poor Dog... I've got a puppy cam for my little one, she has a play pen around her crate so during the day she can walk around a little with the crate door open. She spends her days dragging her blanket around the pen and napping wherever it lands for an hour or so, then repeating __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

12-22-2017, 08:13 AM	#3
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: My Poor Dog... My dog waits for all of about 5 minutes before jumping up into our bed and snoozing Could be the new environment your dog is reacting to, Michael - after time, I'm guessing he won't be doing that __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

12-22-2017, 09:19 AM	#4
jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,225 Trading: (27)	Re: My Poor Dog... We are fortunate enough to have windows that look out to the front yard and ours can sit in his bed to watch the neighborhood. This is of course when he is not sleeping ... which is 90% of the days now. You can try leaving a radio on in the house to see if that might calm him down and interest him in other things.

12-22-2017, 09:49 AM	#5
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,625 Trading: (47)	Re: My Poor Dog... Our dogs neither notice when we leave or when we arrive home. They do, however, know when it is food time.