Moving Questions!!!

[2dogmom]

Hey everybody, I need some advice. Well my roommate walked out on me last month so Im having to leave my house with the big back yard and to an upstairs apartment. im worried about my boy. His first two months were spent in an apartment but ever since hes had other dogs and plenty of space. I work 10 hour days but luckily ill be moving really close to work so ican go home on my lunches. But, he'll still be there an awful lot by himself. Im getting him all kinds of new toys and bones to keep him busy, but is there any advice you guys can give to make sure he dosent tear up anything or have too much anxiety? He'll go with me to my sisters once or twice a week to play with their two dogs but I feel terrible, but theres just no way I can part with him. I just love him way too much, Ill do anything. Any advice will help! thanks bunches!!!   

[chaos270]

Stuffed Kongs tend to keep dogs occupied you can stuff it with peanut butter, bones,or meats. Rawhides or anytype of chew things can help.  You could also leave your TV or radio on to give him some background noise.  Dogs especially love Animal Planet at least mine do. Good luck though I hope you find something that works.

[Icerotti]

The toys that dispense treats randomly are great

[GR8DAME]

Both Dale and I work, and the kids have school so our three are alone for a good portion of the day.
When they are pups they are crate trained, so that avoids problems in the most destructive puppy phase.
As adults (after 18 months) they do have the run of the house, and I have occaisionally come home to shredded kleenex, and once I woke up to an eaten couch. But those episodes are few and far between. They adjust to your schedule and sleep alot during the day, as long as you can provide exercise in the evenings, when you are home they will still sleep at night too. Give him a week and see how he is.
How was he at the other house when you were gone all day?
Stella

[2dogmom]

He doe great by hi,self in the backyard. He has a ton of toys to play with and he can bark at the next door neighboors dogs and the stray cats. He is so excited when I come home though! The animal planet is definetley something that will be on both my tvs allday for him so its not totally quiet. I think he'll be ok I just feel so bad.   

[2dogmom]

Thats a good idea. He would love a ball that would be a challenge to give him a treat. Im nervous b/c last night was the first night in the new place and he did great, but Im at work now and hes by himself. I went to the store last night and he did good but that was only for about 30 minutes. This will be 5 hours until my lunch break and another five until I go home. I think he'll be ok though. Theres all kinds of new sounds, and its really funny to watch him perk up all the time. So, Ill be a nervous wreck today but after this I think Ill be alright. Hes a good boy, so I really shouldnt be worried at all. Thanks for all the advice you guys. The dog walker was a good idea too. How much should that cost?