Dogs/Puppies

[CambridgeExileBlue]

We have had to have a dog walker monday to friday - our LabraSproodle (!) loves it and socalising with other dogs. Generally 1.5 hours in the middle of the day, so only 2-3 hours alone. Costs £10/day.

 

[Uncle Wally One Ball]

I left Max here for 3 hours yesterday while I went for a pint. Came home to a chewed up full new bog roll spread across both bedrooms and the stairs and one flip flop from a £5 pair in pieces in the conservatory. Was chuffed, I'll take that every time

 

[MCFC_ Phil]

Getting a Border Collie pup after months of haranguing from the wife and our 9 year old daughter. Picking him up next Sunday. The wife's all the over things we have to do. It's like having a new baby, and the things she's bought, eg dog shampoo and toothpaste ffs! I just want a quiet life, posting on here, playing poker... Not happening now isit?

 

[roy.or.r]

Hello again blues. I didn’t get a dog last year because of my busy schedule but now I would be able to give significant amount of time if I plan on adopting a dog.
Would it be morally wrong if I get a puppy from a breeder than a rescue? Adopting a puppy from a rescue has always been my first choice but my heart is set on getting a pure labrador. Unfortunately there are none available in any of the rescue shelters.
Thoughts?

 

[andyhinch]

Hello blues again. I didn’t get a dog last year because of my busy schedule but now I would be able to give significant amount of time if I plan on adopting a dog.
Would it be morally wrong if I get a puppy from a breeder than a rescue? Adopting a puppy from a rescue has always been my first choice but my heart is set on getting a pure labrador. Unfortunately there are none available in any of the rescue shelters.
Thoughts?

Not problem if you go to a reputable breeder, was going to get a lab but went for a Dalmatian in the end, great dog.

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

There will be shit and piss all over the place when you return from work.

Needy things dogs. No time for them.

 

[andyhinch]

There will be shit and piss all over the place when you return from work.

Needy things dogs. No time for them.

You can train them mate.

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

You can train them mate.

I wont be doing anything with a dog.

 

[Bluesince1979]

No dog should be left alone for that long every day.
It’s cruel.

Yeah i wouldnt be getting a dog if it was gonna be left alone like that. They are pack animals and need a pack.
I have 2 dogs for that very reason.

 

[Bluesince1979]

I have a question. Is it a problem with a puppy or for adult dogs as well? Puppies I get it that they need a lot of time but what about adult dogs?

Pack animals mate. They need a pack. In this case youre the pack and he wont want you buggering off for 9 hours a day.

could you arrange/afford a dog walker?