Online Community Offers Valuable Solutions For Managing A Dog While Attending School

There's so much to take home here

Maryjane

• Published in Animal Stories
• October 29, 2023

The season is here, and classes have resumed! What does it entail for your animal companion, who regrettably has to stay at home during your absence? That, however, is up to you.

Once the summer is gone, most puppies end up being left alone at home, sometimes for several hours at a time. Sadly, this means you will have to leave your dog alone at home while you attend class.

However, there are a few things you can do to help your dog's time alone pass more quickly and comfortably. One crucial decision you need to make before leaving your dog alone at home is whether you'll let them run loose around the house, confine them to a particular room or living area, or leave them in a box or cage.

This usually boils down to how much you trust your dog, which is largely determined by how old and well-trained they are. Long days spent outside the house can be monotonous for dogs and similarly frustrating for owners, who are left wondering what their furry friend is up to.

Apart from hiring amazing walkers for a visit and some outdoor play, how can you make sure your dogs are entertained when they're at home? This is what someone is asking in the Quora community and amazing answers came in.

The question is being asked

Mental stimulation is ensured, and the likelihood of unruly behavior is reduced, when you provide your dog with engaging, enriching activities that will keep it entertained while you're out and about. Let's head on and find out what people have to say.

1. Having plenty of water

2. Asking a trusted neighbor

3. Securing the dog

4. Hiring a dogsitting service

5. Going to puppy school

6. Meeting other dogs

7. Leaving him with a family member

8. A fenced backyard with a door

9. Do not get a dog

10. Living off campus

11. Establishing a routine

12. Leaving out food and water

13. The more they are socialized...

14. Dogs that are trained to help

15. Living in a large building

16. One long walk a day

17. Having a video surveillance system

18. Making sure the area is safe

19. Asking yourself important questions

20. Doing your homework

21. Bringing your dog to school

While most of us would love to be able to spend every moment with our pets, the reality is that most of us have jobs and classes. Whether you have a dog and are on summer leave or if you have younger kids who have been watching the family dog while you work, it's time for school, so you need to decide what to do during the day with your cherished dog.

Drop your own opinions in the comments section below and don't forget to share as well.

Maryjane