[Mr B]

Me & my partner have found a dog at a local rehoming centre, he's 3 & has been left by his owners due to a baby...sad story. Is it fair for us to get the dog? He will be extremely loved & taken out on walks in the mornings, evenings & all weekend but will be left to his own devices in the day (mon-fri). In the summer months we have a yard with a kennel & a garden. But in winter he would be left in the house.

[jquick13]

No. You need time for the dog to interact with humans.

[Andrew]

Sure you can. Lots of people do. You will have to housebreak the pet and then adjust your schedule to be home before it poops on your sofa.

[susie x]

Can you not get anyone to give him a walk in the middle of the day? Its not right that he will be left for so long.

[nofreespeech]

Get him another dog to play with. We always had two at a time.

[Josie]

That should be ok, i think many people leave there dogs at home through the day. I am house sitting for my boss at the mo and he knows I'm eaving his dog in throughout the day. Sounds like you are really gonna love this dog, you go for it.

[scalloper]

Unfortunatly most of us have to work ... lol It is fine to own a dog too, as long as he gets the attention he needs when you are home from work.

[Tammy R]

A dog this age should be fine being left alone while you work. I would recommend leaving it inside year round while working because of heat in the summer months. You may have a problem with it getting into trouble when you are gone. You can ask where you are adopting from what the history is on that. If needed you can kennel when you are gone. I do this with one of my dogs and she really loves it. I make it a positive thing for her. She gets treats when she goes in on her own and I have found her sleeping in there when she has free run of the house. You can talk to your vet about the benefits of crate training if needed. It is really a great thing for all in the family. Good luck and I hope you are able to give a homeless pet a great life!!!

[I know, I know!!!!]

It will be fine for you to get the dog. I have a dog (Miniature Dachshund) and both my husband and I work full time. We spend as much time as possible with him when we are home. He is very much loved, and well taken care of. He sleeps most of the day while we are at work anyway. He is like one of our kids... spoiled rotten. Get it if you want it. Love and enjoy the dog. It will brighten your lives.

[rowen]

Yes you can have a dog there is no reason not to have a dog. It sounds to me you'll be taking good care of your pet. Good luck.