[PoodleandYorkieDude]

Hi Guys!

I got a yorkie about a month ago (shes almost 5 months old)...LOVE her 2 death...i treat her like she is my daughter. I'm an 18 year old male..some ppl think its weird...but o well, lol. She is kinda spoiled...but not 2 the point where I just let her do whatever she wants.

I've always wanted a yorkie (got it) and a standard poodle...
I stumbled upon this lady who wants 2 sell her 8 year old standard poodle bcause she baught him for breeding and the girl shes trying 2 breed him with doesnt want him, lol...so shes selling him. She said he'd be fine with my york because she has yorkies, so he's used 2 them...

but heres my question....
when im @ work (which is for like 8 hours, twice a week) my gma watches my yorkie. she said she would never watch a big dog...do u guys have ne tips on what 2 do with my poodle? Do they make huge kennels 2 put him in...or how much r those big fency things, lol.

Do u think it's 2 much of a hassle 2 have a big dog like that....

Well let me know PLEASE! I just really wanna know about the what 2 do when im gone with him situation!

Thanks Dudes & Girls!

[opokki]

Crates come in all sizes but I'm not sure about leaving a dog crated for 8hrs at a time. Maybe you could just confine him to one room while you're gone or take him to daycare since it's only twice per week.

[all4thedogs]

Yes, they make crates for large dogs (even giant dogs, I have a crate for my Great Dane). I recommend hiring a dog walker or taking your poodle to doggy day care a few times a week. Standard Poodles need a bit of exercise do this would be a good release. If this dog is well behaved, maybe he could have free run of your house while your gone, a dog walker could come at lunch time (or you if you have time). Provide toys, treats, and water throughout the day