Quote Originally Posted by wolf_Q View Post
I work 8-4, my dogs stay in crates while I'm gone. Does this make me an unsuitable dog owner?

For the most part I agree with Wolf_Q. The last job I had (working at a vets) I was usually gone 13hrs a day (45 min drive to work one way - TYPICALLY worked 7am-6pm so left around 6, got home around 7pm.... there were some days I got stuck there until 8pm!) It really sucked but honestly the dogs didn't seem to mind... though I certianly did!.. I live alone, so its just me and my dogs....

8am-12:30pm, and 1pm-4pm doesn't sound to horrible to me at all!... my dogs just slept when I was gone, some of them I could leave outside during the day, but many of them where inside..... as long as they can give the dog enough exercise and play time when they are home I really don't see it as being a huge issue. People gotta work!... and 8-4 (with possibly a break in between there at times) doesn't sound horrible..... but JMO.... I'm getting ready to start a new job very soon, but this time luckily its only 10 min. from my house and fairly flexible hours....