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Honestly, most dogs don't mind being in a crate. It really depends on the dog like others have stated. The dog will be fine for the time you are at work. Many people work 9-10 hours a day here in the US and leave their dogs at home with no problems. Just be sure you post a pic of the dog you adopt.
If you have a fenced in yard then I would recommend a doggie door to the back yard, that way he/she can go in and out as they please. It only took less than a day to show the dogs how to use them.
Go for it! Sounds like you'll provide a wonderful home for a deserving dog. And the dog will provide you with all the great things dogs can dish out----love, comedy, protection, etc. It's a win-win for all.
What I would do if I were you is to give the dog a nice long walk in the a.m. (or just play ball in the backyard for a little bit). If I walk my dog in the a.m. she will spend the next few hours sleeping even though I'm home.
Be careful with that pool. Not every dog can swim.
Don't worry we'd be careful. My in laws have a dog (Spanish water dog) we spend time with him
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Go for it! Sounds like you'll provide a wonderful home for a deserving dog. And the dog will provide you with all the great things dogs can dish out----love, comedy, protection, etc. It's a win-win for all.
What I would do if I were you is to give the dog a nice long walk in the a.m. (or just play ball in the backyard for a little bit). If I walk my dog in the a.m. she will spend the next few hours sleeping even though I'm home.
We're desperate to adopt but it's just that fear in the back of our minds like - its cruel leaving him/her alone when we're at work, that is the only thing that bothers us. We'd love to give a dog a second chance, it's so sad.
We are also building our home with pool so it would be a real family home for him/her
A dog will crave a routine and enough exercise. If you are diligent about exercising your dog mentally and physically daily and will establish a routine to set the clock by, your dog will be just fine spending a full day (9 hours) by himself, mostly sleeping. The key is using the time you have efficiently. My dog spends up to 10 hours at home by himself days I can't come home for lunch. He's just fine. Every morning and evening he gets a walk/run and plenty of game time with a tennis ball in the backyard.
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