PekingeseMama Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I have to start working now, after 15 years no more being a stay at home mom for me....and I don't know how my CAG will handle my being gone. Do any of you have any suggestions for getting him used to not seeing me 24/7? He's very well behaved, is learning to talk (a lot!) and he just turned a year old this month. I'm worried about how he's going to react to my being gone for 25-30 hours a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I think with a little time he will get used to it, just be sure to provide him with some toys and foraging opportunities to give him something to do while you are gone. He is still young and will adapt to it fairly easy compared to one that is 10 years or older. I have worked for the entire time I have had Josey but even though they don't take to change easily its not impossible, you will just have to make the time you do spend with him special. Others might have some other suggestions for you but do not get stressed out about it, he will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycos_mom Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 When I went back to work I felt exactly the same way. Don't worry he will adjust mine did just leave the TV or radio on for him mabie you could get a small aquarium I hear they love to watch fish swimming around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PekingeseMama Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 Thank you both for responding, I do hope he doesn't get too stressed or lonely with me gone every day. This is going to be something new for all of us to adjust to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I am a stay-at-home person and my fids see me almost all the time. There are times I have to be gone all day and they don't seen to miss me. They have lots of toys, some of which are foraging toys, in their cages and I always leave the TV or radio on and they are just fine. Don't worry they will most likely appreciate you all the more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PekingeseMama Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 I will leave the tv on, so there's some background noise in the room for the CAG and conure...and I make sure they always have plenty of food and toys in the cage to play with. I just hate the idea of them being locked up in the cage all day while I'm gone, they're used to being out whenever they scratch the cage, or in the conure's case, SHRIEK to come out. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I have a very large aquarium and George loves to watch it ! he is facinated by it all the time .I work 20 hrs a week and George as always been fine with it .I often leave the tele or radio on for hum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinsNdobermans Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 How strange that they love watching the fish! I would never have thought that they would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PekingeseMama Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 I love watching fish, too. Maybe it's as soothing to them as it is to us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 We had the same question asked not too long ago and the grey was fine.Infact it all worked out very well.I am sure the same will happen in your situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimaysmommy Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I definitely feel for you...My boyfriend and I both work full time, and I absolutely despise having to leave Chimay behind in the morning. He handles it very well, we really try to make sure he has plenty of engaging toys in the cage with him and we leave the radio on. How soon do you begin your job? If you have a few days, you might want to try "warming him up" by spending a few hours away from home each day, extending the amount of time a little bit every time. That's what we did with Chimay when he came home to us for the first time. One day we'd go out for about an hour, then two, then four. It might help to desensitize them to your absence. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raposa Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I leave either a TV or radio on all day for Jenna, try to keep her cage filled with fun toys and foraging stuff, and make sure she is the first to be greeted when I get home. I have an advantage; my disabled Mom lives with me and she and a caregiver are in the house during the day, so Jenna does get occasional company. But I am her preferred person, and she does fine until I get home. She can make me feel REALLY guilty when I leave for work, though, she makes the most plaintive calling noises when I say goodbye to her . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PekingeseMama Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 Aww, that would break my heart in two if my CAG starts to call for me when I'm leaving for work! That's all I would need! I start work in a few days, so I still have time to get him used to my being away, little by little. I'm definitely his one and only love, as he will hardly tolerate anyone else in the house handling him or even getting too close! I really feel bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbpittman Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 I'm a stay-at-home mom and a full-time student, although most of my classes are on-line. Granted I've only had Dixie since April and Sterling since 7/4/09, they both know that I won't be here all the time, everyday. I do have the son I'm staying at home for! LOL. What's really funny is how they behave when they see my car pull into the driveway. If I don't come into the house immediately, they will both start looking for me vocally and it's pretty funny, Sterling (U2) starts with, Hello, Hello, and then his flock call, Dixie say's "Mommy?, Mommy?" and then repeats Sterling's call or her "hawk scream". They do adjust, but they also love it when you come home, it can be very special for them! -- Robin, Paul, Dixie, Sterling and George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PekingeseMama Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 If I just go out for a quick trip to the grocery, it's so funny when I pull in the driveway! I can hear the Pekingese dogs, the CAG, and the conure all crying and chirping and calling to me....such a commotion even for a short time away! I can only imagine how they'll be when I'm gone for even longer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janfromboone Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Lots of toys and radio or TV. Maybe put a bird feeder in sight of the cage. I know how you feel. I'm just looking forward to retirement in a few years, if this stock market will improve. Tobie will probebly get sick of me being around all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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