Is it a good idea to get a dog when we all leave at 8am and go home at 8pm, 5 times a week? is there such thing as low maintenance breed of dog?
i would love to have a dog since im missing mine back home and working overseas is too lonely without a pet.
2007-02-19 01:08:56 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I would LOVE to get a dog but do not because of the reasons you mentioned. It's not fair to the dog if you cannot devote the time a dog needs and deserves.
2007-02-19 01:11:57 · answer #1 · answered by Made in America 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you imagine putting yourself in the circumstances you describe for the dog, you will have your answer.
I knew someone who got two dogs so they could keep each other company. That turned out to be a bad idea, too. The dogs chewed things up and turned over trash cans. The fact is, humans have been very successful in domesticating canines---dogs just want to be with their humans! They feel neglected when left to their own devices, and the neglect can lead to some bad things, not the least of which is depression in your pet. Get a dog when you can get your schedule down to a "normal" work day. Or maybe you can find an employer who lets you bring it to work. I hear that is becoming more common.
2007-02-19 01:24:50 · answer #2 · answered by stonecutter 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It probably would be too hard on the dog and even on you, especially if you get a puppy. You could possibly adopt an older dog at a shelter that is already housetrained, but you do work a long time. How about you get a cat? Low maintenance, and you can find some at shelters that are really playful and fun. Good Luck!!!!
2007-02-19 01:38:06 · answer #3 · answered by snowprincess1313 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These kind of hours could be really hard on a dog you bring into your home. I would say that if you can arrange to do some kind of doggie day care, while you work, that would be an acceptable way to have a dog with this type of schedule. If this is not an option, a cat is really going to be a better pet to have until your hours are more reasonable.
2007-02-19 01:16:29 · answer #4 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it is possible...i have a dog and i am not home from 7 30 till 5 00 sometimes 6 30..my dog is a mutt hes part german shephard and part lots of other stuff....hes outside we made him a nice big dog houseand its warmer in there than it is in the house........when i comehome i let him in the house but hes huge and he likes being outside better........is your yard fenced in??? if it is ( my previous house this is what i had) then get a doggy door...you would need two doors though.the first without a doggy door the second with so in the winter while your home you can close the other door and the snow wouldnt come in......if you get a small dog the smaller the doggy door the safer it will be.......beagles are pretty independent dogs..........or if you dont whant a doggy door get a runner leash....it is like a really long rope that goes from tree to tree or from something else solid to something else solid.......then from that rope there is one hanging down that slides along that leash so the dog dosnt get tabgles up in the rope but still can go far...........umm if you do this you can get a bigger dog.........
2007-02-19 01:31:20 · answer #5 · answered by izzy animal maniac 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be really hard on the dog, being left alone for that long. But cats do wonderful left alone that long. They usually just sleep. Then when you get home they will play with you, and cuddle with you when you watch tv and relax at the end of the day. Try looking into getting a cat. There are a TON of them at animal shelters.
2007-02-19 01:47:31 · answer #6 · answered by Stark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With those hours, I wouldn't....unless you have someone who can come in a couple of times a day to let the dog out for a potty break.....you should never leave a dog without a break for 12 hours.
2007-02-19 01:13:30 · answer #7 · answered by vomdeitrichgiants 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look dont get a dog just coz ur lonely get a dog only if u can keep in a better stae than its condition b4 u taking it.
2007-02-19 01:36:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A person doesn't just get, or attain a dog.
A responsible owner commits to a dog. Learn what it takes to properly raise and tend to a dog. Then decide whether or not you can do that, given your schedule and living habits.
2007-02-19 01:19:05 · answer #9 · answered by Ginbail © 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You are gone too long.
I'm sorry.
Can you find a shelter nearby and go volunteer there and walk/play with their dogs until your schedule is better?
I volunteered at a shelter to get my "doggie fix" until I was able to have one of my own. LOL
Peace.
2007-02-19 01:31:55 · answer #10 · answered by bookmom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋