Keeping a Dog
Guest Author April 22nd, 2009
Having a dog is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. A dog will always be loyal and devoted to you and give you unconditional love. When choosing a dog you should first consider whether you have the time to look after it and give it the attention it deserves. If you are at work all day you can not expect the dog to stay at home all day alone. It will be very unhappy and probably end up chewing the furniture. The next point is are you prepared to give the dog the exercise it needs – this may mean getting up quite early to take it out. I have a friend who takes his dog running with his bicycle every night and morning – they both love this! Have you got a garden? It is quite sad to see a dog confined to a flat most of the day. Have you got children? If so it is important that they learn to respect the dog and not treat it like a toy e.g. pulling its ears etc. So if you are happy with all this remember a dog is for life and will always be your faithful friend.
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You absolutely can leave a well trained dog at home during the day. I would probably also have to add the breed as a caveat. I agree that it is better for a dog to have access to an enclosed yard during the day. I think it is even better still for a dog to have interactions with people or other animals during the day. But if you must keep your dog inside while you are at work during the day, most adult dogs will be able to hold thier bladders for up to 10 hours during the day. I don’t think that limit should be tested, though. And if you are ever in doubt then you should make sure to have a friend or neighbor on standby to walk your dog just in case.
Also, if you are going to leave your dog at home all day then you should make sure that you are able to give him/her the proper exercise in the evening (and preferably in the morning too). Aside from being good for your dog, an exercise regemin based on your work schedule will condition your dog to conserve energy during the day in anticipation of exercise in the evening.