Man Pays Friend To Watch His Dog For Twelve Hours Each Day, GF Thinks Dog Needs To Learn To Spend Time Alone

"My puppy loves her and her dogs and this works out well for both of us."

Maryjane

• Published in Animal Stories
• February 25, 2023

You may find it difficult to leave your dog in the house alone. Regardless of how much time you spend with your dog, dog-parent remorse exists.

One of the reasons we adore them so much is that we are the center of their world. We can't bring them everywhere we go, even if we wanted to.

We are aware that you dislike abandoning your dog at home by himself. However, there are instances when it must be done, just like when you have work.

The rule of thumb is to not leave your dog alone for so many hours if you must leave the house without it. The length of time depends on the age, health, temperament, and behavior of your canine.

It's important to make sure they're secure, which includes keeping an eye on their mental health. Meet u/TunaPotatoMaster, the OP who got a dog to help him emotionally.

Due to work and being in school full time, the OP sometimes spends 12 hours outside. So because he felt bad about leaving the dog alone by himself for so long, the OP asked a friend who works from home and also has dogs if she wouldn't mind watching him.

His girlfriend had a problem with this, as she feels the puppy needs to learn to spend time alone, even if it's most of the day.

The Title

The OP asked a friend who works from home and also has dogs if she wouldn't mind watching him

The OP seems to think that he's giving his friend too much money to watch his puppy

Spending it on the wellbeing of your dog

Your GF thinks $5 is too much?

This Redditor advices the OP to get rid of the GF

Being a responsible pet owner

You sound like a great pet parent

This Redditor thinks the OP's gf is controlling and borderline

Who is still loyal?

You'll be able to find a new home for your GF

You are a good pet parent

Sounds like she would rather let the dog suffer

This Redditor wouldn't feel comfortable leaving a dog alone

Did they ask for that much?

You are responsible for that dog's welfare

For all those saying the amount is to expensive

You'd need to walk the dog a lot before hand

Your GF does not sound great though

Twelve hours is too long to leave a puppy alone

Your girlfriend is jealous of a puppy

A dog should not be alone for that period of time

Maybe less lunches will help her mature

A senior dog who snoozes most of the afternoon and a puppy who still needs to be potty trained require very different schedules. Leaving your dog alone can be a sensitive topic, regardless of your experience level as a dog owner.

Redditors agreed that twelve hours is too long for a pup to be left alone, so the OP got the "Not The AH" verdict.

Maryjane