New Pup Question

Kennel the puppy. Safest option all-around.

Do you know she won't try to dig out? I'd be more worried about that than the heat.

Best thing I ever did with my lab was kennel training her. Yeah it sucks throwing them in there but they learn to treat it as their safe space.

Put it in the laundry room while you're gone, you can put the dog in there too!

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I’d wake up early and try and wear her out and then kennel her for your golf outing.

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this is the best answer

I think it depends on whether there are cool spots in the yard.

Growing up, our pekapoo, tons of hair, enjoyed lying on the concrete under the carport in the summertime rather than be in the air-conditioned inside.

And that was about one hour from the Louisiana coast.

you know lots of animals live outside all year, right?

you'll be fine playing golf in this heat. the dog will be fine in this heat.

Another vote for take the dog for a walk that morning and then kennel her while you golf.

Kennel is the safest bet, pups are not as well adjusted to the heat so it’s a terrible idea to leave her out there. Also, left to roam she can develop any number of bad habits without any correction. Or she could eat something that could make her sick.

That being said, 4-5 hours for a 2.5 month old puppy is a long time without a bathroom break. Although every pup is different. I’d see if you could have someone at least take it out mid way through your absence.

Pups need lots of sleep but leaving a pup with a small bladder in the kennel for 5 hours is one way to make them stress out about the kennel.

If you can’t get somebody to help, the next best option is taking in the kennel inside the truck with AC running. I don’t know how long a round lasts because I don’t play golf, but at least you’ll be back quicker. You can also run back and let her out if things run too long.