Dogs - Advice please

[willyup]

Willyup, you should not get any sort of animal - if you're not at home every day, you do not have the time to take care of them. You're too busy - please, put it out of your mind.

But I like animals and when I'm there they would be pampered beyond their wildest dreams.
I think cats are a better idea anyway, they'll need less maintanence than dogs.

[ThomasJ]

The perfect pet for you -

[bhoywonder]

Now I have not had the greatest or most successful history with dogs but am possibly bowing to pressure from many people to get one.

The only trouble is that I am away for 2 or sometimes 3 days a week so the dog would have to be on its own in the shed out the back.
It's a nice big shed and lovely and warm so not too bad a place to be. There's even an old mattress there already that it could use as a bed.

So the question is, what breed of dog would put up with being locked in a shed for a couple of days a week?

Thanks in advance for all contributions.

you couldn't lock a dog away for 2 or 3 days at a time. dogs need attention. need to be walked. not bloody locked away.

if you do get a dog and can't be with it for a few days leave it into a dog kennel. usually €10 a day.and if you are going there often enough im sure they would give you a discount.

but judging from your post i really think you should avoid getting a dog. i dont think you are ready for the responsibility

[dave1dave]

But I like animals and when I'm there they would be pampered beyond their wildest dreams.
I think cats are a better idea anyway, they'll need less maintanence than dogs.

Forget about dogs,cats ect if you are away that much..
I think you might be better off with a snake (cue trouser snake jokes) or other reptile.
Type of animal that you can leave for a few days without it minding. Not quite a cute as a kitten though !

[bhoywonder]

But I like animals and when I'm there they would be pampered beyond their wildest dreams.
I think cats are a better idea anyway, they'll need less maintanence than dogs.

there are catterys too that will look after a cat if you are away for a few days at a time. cats do need less attention then dogs, but it still would be animal cruelty to abandon one for a long period of time.

[spudnik]

A tragic coincidence- My 14 year old cavalier just died. In the last hour, heart gave out. Gutted. Heartbroken. He had a good, happy life, and was my little buddy. RIP. You get very attached to them. Don't do it. I'm gong to bed now.

[Fitzy]

Leaving a dog into a kennel can be very stressful on the dog.

[willyup]

A tragic coincidence- My 14 year old cavalier just died. In the last hour, heart gave out. Gutted. Heartbroken. He had a good, happy life, and was my little buddy. RIP. You get very attached to them. Don't do it. I'm gong to bed now.

Ah sorry man. Dont mean to be adding to your upset.

[Irish Fiona]

You need to turn that shed into a dungeon and get a gimp!!!!!
They love you like a dog and they've a non shed coat!!!! LOL xx

[Alec Horan]

Now I have not had the greatest or most successful history with dogs but am possibly bowing to pressure from many people to get one.

The only trouble is that I am away for 2 or sometimes 3 days a week so the dog would have to be on its own in the shed out the back.
It's a nice big shed and lovely and warm so not too bad a place to be. There's even an old mattress there already that it could use as a bed.

So the question is, what breed of dog would put up with being locked in a shed for a couple of days a week?

Thanks in advance for all contributions.

I being a sick twisted fucker just replaced the word dog with small child when reading your post and had a great laugh thinking about it.....................