Hello all! New to the forum. I retired from the Navy last year and am now established in my civilian life. One of the things that I was never able to do while I was in the military was to have a dog. I just didn't think it would be fair to leave a dog alone in a kennel for the multiple months that I would be deployed. I did have a dog while growing up and family members have dogs, so o have been around them enough to know what it takes to have one.
The question that I have is that for my job I work 12 hour days with significant travel (I can be gone for up to 14 hours a day). The good thing is that I usually only work 4 days a week. When I work 5 days then those are 8 hour days. I am concerned with how this schedule would impact a dog (bathroom accidents, adapting to being alone).
I own a 1900 sqft. Town home what does not have a fenced in yard and I also live alone? I am prepared to give a dog plenty of walks and exercise when I am home. I am also financially stable to handle the expenses of pet ownership.
I have looked into pricing and availability of dog walkers in my area. I would be looking for a mid sized young male dog. Any advice/suggestions are appreciated.
The question that I have is that for my job I work 12 hour days with significant travel (I can be gone for up to 14 hours a day). The good thing is that I usually only work 4 days a week. When I work 5 days then those are 8 hour days. I am concerned with how this schedule would impact a dog (bathroom accidents, adapting to being alone).
I own a 1900 sqft. Town home what does not have a fenced in yard and I also live alone? I am prepared to give a dog plenty of walks and exercise when I am home. I am also financially stable to handle the expenses of pet ownership.
I have looked into pricing and availability of dog walkers in my area. I would be looking for a mid sized young male dog. Any advice/suggestions are appreciated.