During the day?

[tatsxxx11]

I work with Lab rescue, and while many of the applicants mean well, anyone who plans on leaving their dog outdoors, unsupervised, even in a kennel, for any lengthy period of time is automatically rejected. Is your pup crate trained? I'm just wondering if he is still unable to be left alone during the day? Why must he be confined to a garage???? If he has puppy issues with being destructive/not housebroken, those issues need to be worked on now, and crating will help, along with obedience. Most resuce groups would encourage you to either come home at midday during lunch for a quick outie, or ask a neighbor or hire a dog walker, to come and take your dog out for a short walk, midday etc. Dogs left outdoors alone, unsupervised, especially an anxious puppy, is subject to injury and may in fact become more frantic, knocking over his water bowl, food, spending countless hours barking. And many dogs left outdoors, even in kennels, are stolen. Whatever you do, DO NOT leave your dog on a cable run or tie out. Many dogs have been found dead, strangled by their lead, or wrapped around a tree; especially Labs who are easily tempted to chase the scurrying squirrel! If you dog is not permitted, or unable to behave appropriately given free roam of the house, I would suggest trying crate training, or confining him to a safe, clean area of your home where he can do little damage and hire someone to come walk him. Labs are high energy dogs that do not do well with countless hours of inactivity/confinement. Most of our surrenders are from families who "don't have the time," or the energy to deal with an active Labbie. Labs are NOT "hyper;" they are high energy sporting dogs that need a lot of exercise! Just wondering why he cannot be left alone indoors yet?? If he has behavioral issues, like not being housebroken, destructive, you need to deal with them NOW! I know you want the best for your dear Ceebers! Just wanted to share my experience! Good luck and let us know how it goes! Sandra