Our little Riley is quite a cutie. As far as I can tell, everything is going okay, but I'm a worrier. He is 10 weeks old and sleeps quite a bit. He is crate training (and doing very well!). Unfortunately, we have to crate him in the morning before we leave for work. Around noon, we'll come home for lunch to feed him and get in a quick play session and then he's back in the crate until after work. Every time we come home (either for lunch or after work), it appears he's just waking up. He plays a little in the evening & goes for a mini walk (he's working his way up to longer walks ). But then he sleeps or lays down a lot. He's eating 3 meals a day (about 1 cup each & he's about 11 or 12 lbs). He's probably been asleep since 8:30pm...we'll take him out once more & then he sleeps until 5:30am when we get up. Is that normal? Sorry for the long disortation. Just want to make sure!
Also, (I know I could open a can of worms) is it mean to crate him all day (with a break for lunch)? I feel so guilty. I'm thinking about doggy day care a couple days a week maybe, but probably not until after he's fully vaccinated. Thanks for your help!
Also, (I know I could open a can of worms) is it mean to crate him all day (with a break for lunch)? I feel so guilty. I'm thinking about doggy day care a couple days a week maybe, but probably not until after he's fully vaccinated. Thanks for your help!