crafty
New Member
Hello everyone I have a few questions about dachshund puppies. I've wanted a dachshund since I was in middle school. I've had my own place for a while now and I was thinking about getting a puppy. I know it's a lot of work so I don't have any delusions of it being easy.
My primary concern is of course for the dog's well being. I work 8-5 with an hour lunch break at noon about 20 minutes away. If I were to get a puppy I know they need to be played with a lot. My question is , what should I do about potentially being at work and the dog is alone? I can ( and would love to ) definitely drive home to walk him and play with him at lunch break.
I also have family that lives 20 minutes away. My brother goes to college and I know he told me he'd love to watch the dog.
So I have heard conflicting ideas from people. Some say leaving the dog alone is bad. I know puppies need a lot of attention but if I were to crate the dog until lunch then walk it is that okay? What is an acceptable time frame to leave it alone? I know they have to go "potty" a lot when they're young.
I just want the information so I can make an informed decision that would be fair towards the dog if I were to get one.
Thanks a lot in advance.
My primary concern is of course for the dog's well being. I work 8-5 with an hour lunch break at noon about 20 minutes away. If I were to get a puppy I know they need to be played with a lot. My question is , what should I do about potentially being at work and the dog is alone? I can ( and would love to ) definitely drive home to walk him and play with him at lunch break.
I also have family that lives 20 minutes away. My brother goes to college and I know he told me he'd love to watch the dog.
So I have heard conflicting ideas from people. Some say leaving the dog alone is bad. I know puppies need a lot of attention but if I were to crate the dog until lunch then walk it is that okay? What is an acceptable time frame to leave it alone? I know they have to go "potty" a lot when they're young.
I just want the information so I can make an informed decision that would be fair towards the dog if I were to get one.
Thanks a lot in advance.