08/25/2021
Can my Pomsky be at home alone during the day?
Puppies have tons of energy! They are growing which means their brains are developing at astounding rates. They are curious, and need opportunities to learn, explore, and interact with others. Puppies do not do well if shut in a crate all day. They will be overwhelmed with energy by the time you return home tired from a full days work, often ending up being overly energetic, or even destructive in behavior because of lack of stimulus. Not to mention their bathroom needs. Their little bodies are just not able to hold it that long.
With the right facilities, like a secure, fenced-in yard, your Pomsky could be safe and happy during your long day away. However, they still need (and crave) interaction. In this situation, we would highly recommend having another well-behaved dog for your Pomsky to interact with. Pomskies need social interaction and some will quite literally go crazy without it.
If you don't have a suitable backyard, then we can't recommend doggie daycare highly enough! Many new puppy owners claim they WOULD NOT HAVE SURVIVED those first few weeks/months without it. Working people can drop their dog off at the daycare at the beginning of the work day and pick them up on their way back home at the end of the day. Meanwhile, the puppy is playing, playing, playing, playing with other dogs all day. This way, you have a nice, mellow, happy puppy to enjoy in the evening!
A step beyond doggie daycare are professional trainers who will actually take your dog for the first few weeks and do the hardest stuff for you. Then you get a puppy back who is already house trained and well adjusted with basic obedience.
If you have a new puppy, and you're pulling out your hair ... sleep deprived with a headache from all the puppy crying.... don't re-home in desperation! Daycare and/or training can get you past the difficult beginning, and then you'll have years of enjoyment with your well-behaved dog to enjoy!