Are three dogs too many for a working family?

Answer 1

In my neighborhood, the limit is two dogs per household. Check your local ordinances. And if the neighbors are complaining about their barking, it is because the dogs aren't getting enough attention.

If you can handle them and they don't affect your ability to get your jobs done, three should be no big deal.

Answer 2

Now this does depend on the breed of dog, but if they are alone a lot of the time. I would be glad to know that you have more than one, because they will keep each other company. As long as you have a safe place for them all. I would say three is a good number, it's how many I have. I would not suggest you get any more though.

Answer 3

Growing up we had three dogs and lived in the city. We have a fairly large back yard and a doggy door for them to go out. We have two blue heelers and we had a multi-poo. We found that since they had the run of the house and they were best buds that we didn't really worry about them when we were gone. As soon as we would come home we would take them over to a nearby field and play with them and give them attention. Our Blue Heelers are very high energy and yet they stayed in shape and happy!

Answer 4

Keeping three dogs can get quite expensive when you consider the required yearly vaccinations, licensing fees and visits to the veterinarian and their feed. I have three dogs, 2 min-pins and a bulldog so I do know how expensive the experience can be.

Answer 5

Maybe and maybe not, if you get the dogs as puppys at the same time, it would be hard, because you have to train them. i would say that little dogs would be hard because they have to much energy, and if you had 3 of them running everywhere in your house, eating anything they see on the floor, that might drive you crazy. But if you have some big dogs, they don't have that much energy when they get older, and big dogs are easier to train then little dogs. Just remember that if you get them as puppys, it will always take time to train them. but i would say big dogs would be best, they learn faster.

Answer 6

It depends, are they all inside or out? If they are inside dogs, I would have to say yes. They need to be outside more to stretch and go potty. If outdoors while you are at work then maybe not. They are getting all that they need, and are getting to play with each other while you are out. Just make sure that you give them each plenty of love and attention when you get home no matter how tired you are.

Answer 7

Sounds like you have 2 dogs now. Think about how much time you spend with them in a 24 hour period. You might find it is about 5 minutes in the morning while you feed them and 15 minutes at night if you walk them and feed them. The rest of the time they are waiting for your attention.

Answer 8

It just depends on your lifestyle, and how well your dogs are trained. I had three dogs until I lost my senior this year and we are a working family. My dogs are happy and healthy.

You establish the routine in your household and your dogs adjust. Unless you have unruly hellhounds! :)

Answer 9

I have 4 dogs and my husband and I both work. It works for us because he works days and I work evenings.If your never there then yes 1 dog would be to many, dogs need human companionship

Answer 10

Maybe. In my opinion, yes. Dogs need a lot of care and attention, baths, vet checkups and vaccinations, walks, playtimes, etc..

I suggest you start with one dog. If you can handle that and think you can handle another one, maybe you can get another dog. Do it one step at a time.