Willow32 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Thinking of getting another dog as my one passed away last week. The thing is the other dogs we have are looked after durring the day at the other halfs parents.But as they are getting on now I dont think it would be fare to give them another one to look after. The thing is I work from 7.30 am till 16:30 , 5days a week...now the dogs have a 1 mile walk first thing in the morning and 2 - 3 mile walk at night when I get home and at weekends it would be with me most the time. The kennal and run size would be around 4ft x 10ft Would this be acceptable ? regards Willow32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodlittlebitch Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 When I started working I was full time 40 hours a week. Dogs were fine in there kennels/runs. It was me that was getting annoyed so decided to cut my own hours and now only do 3 days a week which gets me by and gets me out with the terriers a lot more often. Also gets me in the pub earlier haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Thinking of getting another dog as my one passed away last week. The thing is the other dogs we have are looked after durring the day at the other halfs parents.But as they are getting on now I dont think it would be fare to give them another one to look after. The thing is I work from 7.30 am till 16:30 , 5days a week...now the dogs have a 1 mile walk first thing in the morning and 2 - 3 mile walk at night when I get home and at weekends it would be with me most the time. The kennal and run size would be around 4ft x 10ft Would this be acceptable ? regards Willow32 many would say this is bad- however most dogs don't get that sort of attention if they are kennelled with the owner at home. Kennel sounds a liitle small especially as the dog might have to relieve itself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETO Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Could your in laws pop round during the day and let the dog out for an hour to run about the garden and have a little company? Perhaps ask them if they wouldn't mind looking after another dog - you might think they're getting on but they might enjoy the company. My parents are older and they had my boy whilst the pup as in season and now my Mum after her own dog because she enjoyed having Louie. My Dad won't admit it but he did too. Personally your working time would be Ok for an adult but not for a pup. But that said I worked 2/3 days a week with my current pup and those shifts were 8 hours long (including travel) but I'd have a friend pop in and let them out if need be and they had each other for company and lots of interactive toys like Kongs and Wobblers to keep them busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Kongs and wobblers- were do these names come from LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETO Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Kongs and wobblers- were do these names come from LOL No Idea Kent, have often wondered myself - to an outsider you giving your dog a kong sounds like some kind of sex toy - you do get funny looks. The wobbler is my pups favourite though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Get an older dog 6-9month mine are fine outside for 12 hours work shifts. Dogs go all night without a walk or attention whilst you are asleep. But have two together for company as I was feeling soft. My pen is 12ft x 12ft which I would say is just right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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