my school sched would be from 6:30 am to 4:30 pm what dog can survive my lifestyle?

Question

i really want a dog help me choose one.. i prefer a siberian husky.. but add your suggestions as well

Answer 1

DO NOT GET A HUSKY!!!These dogs need so much exercise you would spend all your free time running it around the block. Just like everyone answered your last question-don't do that to a dog. It takes so much to raise one right if you are so intent on getting on go to your neighborhood shelter and find an older dog that doesn't require so much exercise, they can help you find a dog suitable to your needs and you will be saving an animals life

Answer 2

Honestly, I don't really think you should get a dog if you truly want what's best for it. The poor dog will be home alone for such a long time (10 hours!). Don't you feel a bit guilty? You need to remember that getting a dog is easy, maintaining one is a different story. Just think of it this way, you are basically responsible for the dog's life and happiness. If the dog becomes unhappy, it's usually due to the owner or something the owner did/said.

I know that I sound harsh, but I'm trying to protect the best interests of both you and your currently nonexistent dog. I have had to give a number of dogs away because I made a false promise to myself and to those dogs that I would take care of them despite my long workhours. In the end, I just caused both of us pain.

If you really want a pet however that's pretty low maintenance, you should get a cat. They can preoccupy themselves most of the time and demand very little. You give them some food, some drink, a bed, and some love and they're set! Remember though, you still need to take care of it, no matter how low maintenance it is.

Answer 3

I would not advise you to get a husky, because he/she will need allot more exercise than just before and after school. They need so much exercise, and it will just get bored and lonely being left that long, unless you are going to hire someone or have a family member/friend that is willing to let him out & take him for a walk in the day while you are gone. I would say either wait, or get a smaller dog that will not need as much excercise. Becaasue its cruel getting a big dog if you do not have enough time for it. I have two labraors, and they both need alot of excircise, I could not leave them that long with out getting someone to walk them if I was not there. And I think a husky needs more excircise than them. We looked into getting a husky before getting our newest lab, a they really are great dogs, but it would not have been fair to it as I couldnot give him all the exzcircise it would have needed, so although I had dreamt of getong one I know I made the right decistion in not getting one, and Im sure you will to.
Good luck in finding the right dog for you!

Answer 4

If you spend lots of time with your dog before and after school, then it's possible to have a dog and be gone for that long, but it is asking a lot for a dog to "hold it" for that long...do you have a fenced yard for the dog to be in while you are gone, or are you able to get home at noon to walk your dog?
If you are gone a lot, smaller dogs tend to be better because they require less exercise. A Siberian Husky is a working dog and is going to require hours of exercise to be happy. If you are a runner or very athletic, then that would be a good dog for you, but otherwise, have you considered the Pembroke Welsh Corgi? They are small, without having that small dog attitude. They are not excitable like your typical yappy small dog, and they are easily trainable.
Hope this helps!

Answer 5

Hey- Your intentions are good but I'm afraid I have to agree with the folks who are saying 'don't do it.' Wait and get a dog when you are done with school and have more time to train and play with it. Dogs are like kids- Even if you found one that would survive your lifestyle it wouldn't be happy. Unhappy dogs make mistakes. They chew things up. They poop on the floor. They bark so much your neighbors complain. They don't learn how to act around people and other animals. How can they? There is nobody to teach them how. Boredom and loneliness create behavioral problems. Maybe you could think about getting a stable roomie who likes dogs and would share responsibilities with you. Barring that- dog ownership just doesn't appear feasible right now.

Answer 6

You need to really think this out. You will also need to think about your home and yard situation.

At one time, I had maltese but could have a small doggy door at the back of the house then i fenced in an area inside my big yard for the dogs (fenced in area was bigger than some people in towns back yards so was not tiny). If you are going to be gone long hrs like that then the dog should have a companion to play with, needs food and water and a secure yard.

You will have to make some accomodations for your dog while you are gone.... Another thing to think about is... every dog needs a job.. so you will have time to spend with your dog in some type of activity?

A dog is an obligation of 10-16 yrs of your life.. are you settled enough to give that kind of committment to an animal.. there are so many throw-a-way dogs out there.... you will be putting yourself in the position of "love me love my dog"... to whom ever you are dating or end up married to.

Lots to think about. No matter what type of dog you choose.

Good luck
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Answer 7

What you need to do is research different breeds and narrow it down then go and speak with some breeders, even attend a dog show/s and speak with them there to see what their thoughts are.

Dogs are individuals, some dogs of the same breed cope with their owners being away for long periods of time, and some don't.

You probably won't be suitable for a puppy though as they require feeding 3 times a day and breeders would probably not like the idea of you being away from the puppy that long.

Answer 8

When you consider adding a dog to your life, it helps to not just consider what you want - but what's fair to the dog. You're going to take a pack animal and pretty much isolate it for the majority of your waking hours. And you want a working breed, no less. Don't be surprised to find destructive evidence of your dog's frustration and unhappiness.

As said above, if you have a yard or a run you might want to think about two smaller breeds instead of one large dog. That way they'll have each other for company in your absence.

Last but not least by any means - PLEASE check out your local pound! Save a life!

Answer 9

you probably shouldn't get a dog now. I was under those same situations, and really wanted a pet. I knew my boyfriend or I wouldn't be home enough to provide the firm training a dog needs or let it out to play and go to the bathroom, so that's why we decided to get cats. Also, it's really hard to find place that allows dogs if you're still in college and renting, not so hard with a cat. Plus I feel like it would be unfair to have a dog if I didn't have a backyard for it to run in.

So, being a "dog person" all my life I got kitties, and two years later they're great! They take care of themselves when it comes to the bathroom and not needing to be potty trained, but provide us with the love of an animal and the companionship.

But, animals cost a lot if you care for them properly. I work so it's not a problem, but I easily spend over $300 a year on my cats and that's not much, dogs are more. Also, both my boyfriend and I studied abroad so we had to pay someone to watch the cats for two months while we were gone...not cheap! Ruined furniture, clothes, shoes, etc. later I love my pets, but it's not without some responsibility on your part. Plus pet deposits or additional rent can cost too. I'm lucky cause mine was a onetime deposit of $100, but I have friends who pay $25 or $50 a month in pet rent plus a half month's rent deposit. It's something to think about.

Huskies are beautiful dogs, but without firm training their size can make them difficult. My best friend, who's also in school and works nearly full-time got a dog, but had to give it away to her sister cause she couldn't meet the demands of caring for it. Just spend a few minutes walking through an animal shelter. It's so depressing, and especially in college towns, most of the animals got there cause students who weren't ready got them cause they thought they could take care of them. If you're an animal lover it's really sad to think of.

So long, but like I said, as a college student myself I see a lot of these things and experienced it.

Answer 10

almost any. My cocker does fine, my poodle did too. Pull the food and water dish before bed and then give food and water as soon as you arrive home. That will extend the period that your dog will be able to control his bladder and bowel. With good training your Dog should be able to wait even without this measure. The bladder needs to be evacuated about 4 hours after water, the bowel about 12 hours. Another trick is if you feed dry food you can give a small quantity of water in the morning with food, and the water will absorb into the food for digestion instead of going straight to the Bladder. If you feed canned food then the animal will need to urinate much sooner.