Those precious creatures.

[beginerbuddah]

maybe if i had a week off when i got it and waked it as i would when i had to be out
spend a more time away everyday starting a leaving it for say an hour then work it up
would that work?

[Ganj]

A week off sounds good to me.

[Ganj]

Just let the dog get used to your schedule. Walk with him/her in the mornings, get your pet nice and exercised and she wont be ardent on tearing up your garden or fornicating the stuffed-animal. Remember who the owner is!

[McLeodGanja]

Me too. Dogs and cats, I love them. Unfortunately I am slightly allergic to cats so I have to stay away from them, which can be a bit difficult at times.

[Hilder420]

My dogs used to be inside all the time and slept with us at night. they went out to play and sleep and run around in the yard most of the day Now that we moved into our own place, with white/ beige carpeting ALL over we keep them in the kitchen with open crates and beds. whenever I go home for my two days off, i give them all baths and allow them to sleep with me if Im alone cause I miss them so while im gone for an entire week. especially my baby Venus. when summer comes around, were gonna make the outside independent laundry room their den. then when it gets unbearably hot, inside they go again. beginnerbuddah, dont you have a neighbor you get along with or a friend who lives close by who is a fellow dog lover to help kept an eye out and maybe let him out for 15 min a day for you? I do that for one neighbor. she's a teacher and is gone from 7 am till about 4pm. since im at work and have time, I let her dog out several times a day, give him treats, play tug of war, refill his kong toy with peanut butter, tell him hes pretty and give him kissy till his mommy comes home. if its a nice day out, hes out from like 9 am till she comes home.

[Breukelen advocaat]

If I were getting a dog, and had to be away from it for work during weekdays, I'd get a breed that likes to sleep a lot. Some dogs enjoy the company of other animals, even a cat that's willing can suffice if need be.

[smokestoomuch]

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If I were getting a dog, and had to be away from it for work during weekdays, I'd get a breed that likes to sleep a lot. Some dogs enjoy the company of other animals, even a cat that's willing can suffice if need be.

LOL!! :thumbsup:

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[smokestoomuch]

I can only suggest these things with knowledge for the best possible circumstance, smokestoomuch. Ultimately it boils down to the owner's personal circumstance, which is far from what I know. However, if beginnerbuddah is willing to dedicate an hour or so in the morning to ensuring that her pet was thoroughly walked before leaving to work those five days out of the week, then I don't see the big problem. Yes cats are more independent in the sense that they are in indoors with a litter box to tinkle in and a bowl for feeding/drinking-they can pretty much take care of themselves. However, a dog does require more attention, they are basically creatures of habit and getting them on a reasonable and maintainable schedule like walking them each morning, can do wonders for their behavior. It's only a matter of training them.

i dont want to have an arguement about how to look after dogs!

As a human being you should know how to look after your pet.


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[Sir Bliss]

Both cats and dogs are awesome. They each have their special qualities.

I have three cats, two of which I've had for 10 years. They're the chillest animals on the planet. I wouldn't trade them for the world. Love them. Our newest cat is about 1 and he's great as well. He's making a great addition to the fam.

[smokestoomuch]

Both cats and dogs are awesome. They each have their special qualities.

I have three cats, two of which I've had for 10 years. They're the chillest animals on the planet. I wouldn't trade them for the world. Love them. Our newest cat is about 1 and he's great as well. He's making a great addition to the fam.

Thats cool matey :thumbsup:

Sounds like you love your cats, cherish them, appreciate them and look after them very well. Good to hear

I have 2 cats, sooty and sweep, brother and sister, both black moggies, love them, i dont know how they'd feel about another cat coming into their territory being as their brother and sister (family).

Whats it like for the new recruit?


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