Leaving two dogs alone together

[Josie]

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Dennis has his friend Juno coming to stay for two weeks in July.
They get on great but I have never had to go out and leave them home alone together.
This time around there will obviously be times when I have to.

My idea is that they will both have free rein to go anywhere (except our bedroom as I know they’ll both be on the bed!) rather than separating them into different rooms.

I was then going to leave them for 15 minutes or long enough for them to settle and spy on them through the window!

I don’t have a camera but if so can get one I will.

Does everyone think that sounds right?

 

[Josie]

P.s was going to leave them slightly longer each time I go

 

[Mad Murphy]

I used to leave mine alone . In the beginning I did as you plan to leaving them for just a few minues then returning. One thing I made sure of no food was left out , no treats just in case that became a focus for fighting.

A good camera is cleverdog you can view via your phone and talk to them via the mic although this makes Murphy howl! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Clever-Dog...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=YZ0JECGJF701423AZR04

 

[arealhuman]

A camera is a good idea (we use this one but it's frequently a lot cheaper than the price shown now) which also always you to talk/listen, has pan and scan, and night vision too! You can record to the cam on SD card, or direct to your phone/PC/laptop. The app isn't too bad either.

 

[Josie]

Thank you both - I think I will go ahead an order a camera so I can see exactly what they get unto when I'm not there! I've never done it before so it will be very intestine to see.

I hope Dennis doesn't do anything super naughty whilst we're out that I have never found out about....

 

[leashedForLife]

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I'd suggest a gate, with each dog in his own 'zone', to prevent direct contact but not visually separate them - they can see one another, but can't get into a play-chase game across the furnishings, start an all-in wrestling match, or God forbid, argue over who gets the prime seat on the settee.
2 playful dogs can wreak unintended havoc by knocking breakable things over or playing tug-of-war with throw pillows & small rugs - separate spaces means less risk of damage to possessions AND dogs.

- terry

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[Violet Turner]

A gate would be a good idea

 

[Flobo]

Even though Juno is his mate, if he's never stayed with Dennis at yours before , it may be good to have him over, before his hols, for a 'sleepover', include a time that you will be feeding the dogs too, you can then get a pretty good idea of what they will be like together and be more prepared for the big stay. Most of my new boarders I do this with just incase there are any problems with them settling with Jake or vice versa... or incase it throws up any other issues, which happens!

 

[Josie]

Thank you for your suggestions - She has stayed the night before and we've done feeding time so I am confident with that. They are really sweet together

This is when they decided to stay in their own beds....

and this is when Dennis decided he preferred Juno's....

 

[Josie]

I think they will be fine! I'm just panicking!

 

[leashedForLife]

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well, it's better to think about all of the what-ifs & have nothing happen, rather than go blithely forward & have it quickly go pear-shaped & slide toward disaster.

I've heard "they'll be fine, quit worrying...", & then they're Not fine, all too often. // As an aside, "they'll be fine ..." IMpersonalE usually comes from the male half of a couple, BTW.
I've also heard "I just don't know - what if?...", & taking precautions never hurts.

- terry

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[Flobo]

Looks to me like they are pretty chilled out together!