Dogs

[Subjugation]

I have always loved dogs. But until now, I never was mature enough, or financially responsible enough to want to own one. But I know how emotionally needy dogs are, and I am trying to research if it would be ethical for someone with my lifestyle to get one. I usually work about 40-50 hours a week, and I live alone---and I don't expect either of those two things to change.

Does anyone have any experience with dog psychology or know what a dog's social needs are? Is it ethical to leave a dog unattended for about 1/3 of the day, about 5-6 days out of the week?

[gran guerrero]

fuck the dogs, get the blow up dolls

[Galleleo]

We have 2 dogs.. and they are home alone all the time. Certainly a while back when I was at school all day and my mom worked all day, It's no problem for them, but they are golden retrievers. They don't need that much of attention or walks. There are also dogs that need a lot of walks and movement and attention. However, if you get a dog and you get a puppy, you are going to have to invest a lot of time in it in the beginning. So in your situation I would recommend getting an older dog and getting well informed on the situation of that dog and what he has been through so far.

[Pressure]

and I live alone---and I don't expect either of those two things to change.

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[Galleleo]

Sub is still holding out for LB, he knows there is still a chance!

[Subjugation]

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Lol. I just mean you never know what the future will bring, and I hate having roomates. I appreciate the concern, though. ^-^

[Jeenyuss]

Sub is still holding out for LB, he knows there is still a chance!

because they are both off-white, right?

[HeavenSent]

Rottweilers are the best dogs all around.
Smart, loyal, playful, protective & independant & intimidating to outsiders.
Get one as a puppy, keep it in a small cage kennel while you work & to assist in housebreaking, give it only 'dog toys' to play with & take it out when you wake up, finish work & before going to bed.

[Pummel]

hm

Dog died in june =(

[HeavenSent]

Dog died in june =(

That's the down side of dogs & having pets.
Dogs average about 15 years. Ours is almost half way there. My heart's gonna shatter when that day comes. Then I'm gonna get another Rotty.

[Pummel]

hm

That's the down side of dogs & having pets.
Dogs average about 15 years. Ours is almost half way there. My heart's gonna shatter when that day comes. Then I'm gonna get another Rotty.

He was only 11, had a liver tumor.

[bloodzombie]

I have always loved dogs. But until now, I never was mature enough, or financially responsible enough to want to own one. But I know how emotionally needy dogs are, and I am trying to research if it would be ethical for someone with my lifestyle to get one. I usually work about 40-50 hours a week, and I live alone---and I don't expect either of those two things to change.

Does anyone have any experience with dog psychology or know what a dog's social needs are? Is it ethical to leave a dog unattended for about 1/3 of the day, about 5-6 days out of the week?

This might seem weird, but you should consider getting two dogs instead of one... they keep each other company.

[D1st0rt]

ya like degs?

[Pummel]

lol

This might seem weird, but you should consider getting two dogs instead of one... they keep each other company.

If you're getting two dogs, don't get rotweillers =P

[Subjugation]

Actually, I should have mentioned this earlier---if I get one, it would be a Labrador Retriever. They have great reputations as snow and water dogs, which is important to me.

I appreciate everyone's contributions, by the way. Oh, and thanks BZ. I hadn't really thought about getting two. But that's definitely an option I should consider.