hi we have 2 rotties 1 was 10yrs in march and the other 2yrs in dec we have enclosed garden and its not big and its more like a court yard we leave are back door open so they can come in and out when they want and i dare any-one to try and get in as for taking time off all the time you spend with them is time well spent i would be with mine 24 7 if i could have fun
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Originally Posted by turbulence  Hi everyone!
I live in the sensational Perth, Australia and have just bought my own home and would like to get a dog (we used to have a Daschund when we were kids, but I like big dogs so I thought it time to get one).
I have a couple of questions, I hope they aren't too dumb!
#1
I have a decent sized house, but the yard out the back is not large (and is merely bricks and no lawn).
I'm prepared to take the dog for 1 or 2 walks a day and keep the dog in the house when I am at home. So from what I've read, the size of my place shouldn't be a problem.. but I'd appreciate your thoughts on this?
#2
I work a 9-5 type job and wouldn't want to leave the dog in the house during the day.. so how would a Rotty go being outside during the day and on its own for that long?
Am I asking for trouble? Should I be looking at another breed?
#3
If I got a puppy, I assume I would need to take some time off work for the first month or so while it gets used to the house/me etc. Is this correct?
Thanks in advance!
Brad |