Exercise Dog Pen

Many people assume that you can't have a dog when you work, but I don't believe that is true. I was away from the house 11 hours every work day when I first brought my tiny Chihuahua home and he managed just fine. You just need to ensure that you have enough time when you are at home to devote to the dog and their exercise needs.

The important thing to do is to find a breed that will do alright at home by themselves. There are some breeds that will not do well alone that long, such as the Bichon who needs many hours of human contact to be happy. There are also many working breeds that need so much stimulation, that they will get bored all day at home alone. Most breeds, however, will do fine as long as you keep them busy while you are with them. That way, during the day, they will take that time to rest and sleep.

When Leon was a puppy, I knew he didn't have a very large bladder and certainly couldn't hold it for my 11 hour work day, so I secured him in a play pen lined with puppy pads. I left him some food, because he was too small to go that long with an empty stomach. I also left him some toys and his bed. I walked him every day after work and took him everywhere with me during the weekends and in the winter, I used a treadmill for his walks since he doesn't like the cold...and neither do I, for that matter.

However, there was a point when Leon was seven months old and was too energetic to be left alone by himself all day. I could tell because his playpen would be in shambles when I came home. At this point, I began to take him to doggy day care once a week. I made it a point to always take him to doggy day care when he would start to play too rough with me, or if he would destroy his play pen. It came out to be once a week...and a couple of times, I took him twice a week. I never had any issues with him being home alone when he was going to day care and it had the added benefit of socializing him with other dogs.

There are other ways to keep your dog tired while you are at work and he is home alone. Several of them include your involvement, such as enrolling your dog in agility or flyball. These activities will help keep your dog mentally and physically stimulated as well as helping to build a bond between you and the dog.

You can enjoy the companionship of a dog when you work; it just takes a little effort on your part to ensure that the dog is occupied during the rest of the day. The most important thing to keep in mind is to ensure that the dog is matched to your exercise level in the first place, so that the dog will never need more than you are willing to give. If you take the steps to keeping the dog occupied while you are home, then the dog will stay calm and will rest while you are at work.

Written by Jennifer Andrade from A Dog for Life, LLC , which is dedicated to helping you have a closer bond with your dog.

My website features many other resources that can help you have a more positive and closer relationship with your canine companion, including dog training and dog behavior correction resources.

http://www.adogforlife.com

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Medium 8-Panel 36-inch Exercise Pen $145.45 Heavy duty Titan Pet Exercise Pen is great for home, travel and showsPortable kennel has eight 24-inch x 36-inch panelsPet gift made of 9- and 11-gauge wire with a titanium zinc-plated finishConfigures to multiple shapesAttaches to other pens to make a larger enclosure or to dog crate for complete kennel solutionFolds for easy storage or portabilityEasy assembly; just unfold and secure with ground anchors (included)Secure, double-latch door within a panelSizing rule--choose a pen at least 4 inches taller than your dog

Large 42-inch 8-panel Exercise Pen $190.12 Heavy duty Titan Pet Exercise Pen is great for home, travel and showsPortable kennel has eight 24-inch x 42-inch panelsPet gift made of 9- and 11-gauge wire with a titanium zinc-plated finishConfigures to multiple shapesAttaches to other pens to make a larger enclosure or to dog crate for complete kennel solutionFolds for easy storage or portabilityEasy assembly; just unfold and secure with ground anchors (included)Secure, double-latch door within a panelSizing rule--choose a pen at least 4 inches taller than your dog

Medium 8-Panel 30-inch Exercise Pen $137.24 Heavy duty Titan Pet Exercise Pen is great for home, travel and showsPortable kennel has eight 24-inch x 30-inch panelsPet gift made of 9- and 11-gauge wire with a titanium zinc-plated finishConfigures to multiple shapesAttaches to other pens to make a larger enclosure or to dog crate for complete kennel solutionFolds for easy storage or portabilityEasy assembly; just unfold and secure with ground anchors (included)Secure, double-latch door within a panelSizing rule--choose a pen at least 4 inches taller than your dog

Precision Pet Pro Handler Dog Exercise Pen TOP $44.99 Precision Pet(R) Pro Handler Dog Exercise Pen TOP The Pro Handler Top is composed of 2 panels that make up a 48" x 48" square, which hinges in the middle for easy, flat storage. Secured with snap bolts, it keeps your pets from jumping out and protecting them from dangerous intruders such as dogs, birds of prey, etc. Easily folds for travel and storage. Rust resistant. Assembles in minutes. For use with the Precision Pet(R) Pro Handler Dog Exercise Pen (item number 492330) Item Specifications: Size: 48" x 48" when fully assembled.

Majestic Pet Dog Exercise Kennel Pen 24x 192 $54.99 The Majestic Pet Dog Exercise Kennel Pen provides a safe and secure area for your dog to play. Perfect for travel, this exercise pen folds and lies flat for easy storage and set ups in minutes with no tools required. Perfect for home use, breeders, groomers, or while traveling, this exercise pen is suitable for a variety of pets. Features: Creates a safe and secure area for your dog Easy assembly, sets up in minutes with no hardware required Folds and lies flat for easy storage Perfect for travel, home use, dog shows, breeders, and groomers Features two secure latches on door Constructed from heavy-gauge zinc plated steel wire mesh Includes all hardware (ground anchors and snap bolts) Item Specifications: Dimensions: X-Small: (24" x 192") Small: (30" x 192") Medium: (36" x 192") Large: (42" x 192") X-Large: (48" x 192") Material: Heavy-gauge acrylic-coated steel mesh wire Color: Zinc plated

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