Hi all,
my partner and I are considering adopting a young dog from a shelter or else getting a puppy from a registered breeder. We are both animal lovers and come from homes with pets but this will be our first dog together in our own home. There are no children and no other pets.
Our main concern is the following:
My partner leaves for work at 8am, returns at 6:15pm. I leave at 8:45 and can be home by 5:30. We have a large house in the country and more than two thirds of an acre on both front and back, which we could fence somewhat to make a suitable run, with a beach at the end of our road for walks etc.
Do you think the time we are away from the house Monday to Friday would be unfair on a young pup or a dog rescued from a shelter? I would be interested in your opinions. We would aim to be responsible dog owners certainly don't want to make any decisions if the dog wouldn't be happy or may be stressed.
We also enjoy our breaks - what are your opinions on getting a dog / puppy, knowing we would be leaving it at the kennels for a few 1 - 2 weeks over the year?
Any advice or opinions welcome.. thanks.
my partner and I are considering adopting a young dog from a shelter or else getting a puppy from a registered breeder. We are both animal lovers and come from homes with pets but this will be our first dog together in our own home. There are no children and no other pets.
Our main concern is the following:
My partner leaves for work at 8am, returns at 6:15pm. I leave at 8:45 and can be home by 5:30. We have a large house in the country and more than two thirds of an acre on both front and back, which we could fence somewhat to make a suitable run, with a beach at the end of our road for walks etc.
Do you think the time we are away from the house Monday to Friday would be unfair on a young pup or a dog rescued from a shelter? I would be interested in your opinions. We would aim to be responsible dog owners certainly don't want to make any decisions if the dog wouldn't be happy or may be stressed.
We also enjoy our breaks - what are your opinions on getting a dog / puppy, knowing we would be leaving it at the kennels for a few 1 - 2 weeks over the year?
Any advice or opinions welcome.. thanks.