A young puppy should not be left alone for a full working day: it needs meals, frequent toilet breaks and company. The practical solution is a safe puppy area at home plus visits through the day. PetHome Israel offers puppy care with three visits a day from 280 ₪ per day, so your routine and training stay consistent while you are at work. For guidance on your puppy's age and health, ask your vet or a qualified trainer.
Why puppies need more than adult dogs
Puppies have small bladders, grow fast and learn constantly. In the first months they need:
- several small meals a day;
- frequent chances to go to the toilet in the right place;
- short sessions of play and rest;
- gentle, consistent rules;
- positive experiences with people, sounds and places.
When a puppy is alone for hours, accidents, chewing, crying and frustration are natural results, not bad behaviour.
Set up a safe puppy area
Before you leave the puppy alone even for a short time:
- choose a room or a play pen without cables, shoes or plants;
- add a bed or crate the puppy already likes;
- put water in a bowl that cannot tip over;
- place a toilet pad or grass tray at a fixed spot, if you use one;
- leave safe chew toys;
- keep the area cool in summer and away from direct sun.
Build up time alone gradually
Start with a few minutes while you are at home but in another room. Increase slowly, reward calm behaviour and keep departures and returns low-key. A puppy that learns to rest calmly for short periods copes better later.
What a puppy sitter does
During each visit the sitter:
- takes the puppy out or to its toilet spot;
- gives a meal on your schedule;
- plays and does a little calm handling;
- practises cues you already use, such as sit or the crate routine;
- cleans up and refreshes water;
- sends you a short update.
Three visits spread through a working day mean the puppy is never alone for too long and keeps a predictable routine.
Walks before vaccinations
Ask your vet when your puppy can go out on the street. Until then, the sitter uses the balcony, yard or the place you indicate. After your vet clears outdoor walks, short walks can replace some visits.
Consistency matters
Tell the sitter the words you use for cues, where the puppy is allowed, which toys are allowed and how you reward. Different rules from different people confuse a puppy. A short written note solves this.
When to talk to a professional
If your puppy cries for long periods, panics when alone, or does not seem to learn toilet habits, talk to your vet first to rule out health problems, then to a qualified trainer. A sitter supports your routine but does not replace professional advice.
Costs
Three visits a day start at 280 ₪ per day. For a one-off lunchtime visit or a short walk, ask for a quote. Bookings of 7 days or more get 10% off.