Well firstly hey everyone this will be my first post and I hope im not breaking any forum etiquette.
Yep I’m afraid I’m asking the age old question about dogs being left home alone……
Basically I will shortly be in a position to purchase or re home a dog but like so many others work full time. Now in my opinion I could still keep a dog happy and healthy (mentally and physically) but I know so many others would disagree.
So my question really is have people had much experience? and which breeds if any would you recommend?
I suppose a I should expand a little further about the situation and environment, the dog will be living in a split level flat with 24hour access to a secure but limited (enough room to relieve itself and get some fresh air but no tear around) roof terrace. I am able to dedicate around 90mins a day during the week to exercise. The plan would be to go for a morning jog (or walk if it’s more breed appropriate) before work it would then be left till lunch time. Some days I will be able to pop home other I won't. In the evening the dog will be taken for its proper off lead romp for around an hour. When we are not at generally weekend our lives are very dog friendly and the dog would have our company for most of the day and plenty of long walks and days out. I would be keen to get involved with either agility or search and rescue but this is not really important. Of course any dog would attend training and socialization classes.
My plan would be to get 2 dogs so it would not strictly speaking be alone and probably not a puppy.
Breed wise I have a soft spot for mastiff but realistically not the space.
What do people think?
Yep I’m afraid I’m asking the age old question about dogs being left home alone……
Basically I will shortly be in a position to purchase or re home a dog but like so many others work full time. Now in my opinion I could still keep a dog happy and healthy (mentally and physically) but I know so many others would disagree.
So my question really is have people had much experience? and which breeds if any would you recommend?
I suppose a I should expand a little further about the situation and environment, the dog will be living in a split level flat with 24hour access to a secure but limited (enough room to relieve itself and get some fresh air but no tear around) roof terrace. I am able to dedicate around 90mins a day during the week to exercise. The plan would be to go for a morning jog (or walk if it’s more breed appropriate) before work it would then be left till lunch time. Some days I will be able to pop home other I won't. In the evening the dog will be taken for its proper off lead romp for around an hour. When we are not at generally weekend our lives are very dog friendly and the dog would have our company for most of the day and plenty of long walks and days out. I would be keen to get involved with either agility or search and rescue but this is not really important. Of course any dog would attend training and socialization classes.
My plan would be to get 2 dogs so it would not strictly speaking be alone and probably not a puppy.
Breed wise I have a soft spot for mastiff but realistically not the space.
What do people think?
! Cannot imagine one jogging tho, or particularly long walks, especially in the hot summer (haha!)
