if I am home for about 7 hours(not including sleep) and
live in the northeast??
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While Golden Retrievers are wonderful dogs I would not recommend one for your lifestyle. This breed tends to be prone to separation anxiety, and that may result in him/her reeking havoc on your house. They also need A LOT of exercise. (I have one, they're great but a lot of work). Here is a list of more independent dogs that I have found that may help you decide.
1. Basset Hound
2. Clumber Spaniel
3. English Bulldog
4. Mastiff
5. Japanese Spaniel
6. Newfoundland
7. Great Dane
8. Rottweiler
9. Bloodhound
10. Bouvier des Flandres
11. Irish Wolfhound
12. Great Pyrenees
13. Bernese Mountain Dog
14. Chow Chow
15. Akita
16. Coonhound
17. Borzoi
18. Rhodesian Ridgeback
19. Curly-coated/Flat-coated Retriever
20. Greyhound
21. Afghan Hound
22. Standard Poodle
23. Tibetan Terrier
24. Boston Terrier
25. Pekingese
26. Pug
27. Whippet
28. Shih Tzu
Also, make sure you have some time to commit to your dog daily
(walking is the best way to bond with your dog), and a little more in the beginning to train your new dog. GOOD LUCK!!
get a cat. they are less maintenance.
Doesn't sound like you have time for a dog. Dogs need alot of attention and that takes time. Maybe you should consider fish,birds, or a reptile. These animals are much less time consuming. I personnally have all of these except fish and trust me the dogs require the most.
Check with a local shelter-- they know their dogs and dog breeds.
It is okay for a dog to be left alone for 7 hours but they need to be gradually left. A puppy will need to be left for one hour for the first time, then 2 hours, and gradually increase it. If you cannot do this try to get a dog from a rescue who has already had a home where it was left for 7 hours.
Maybe consider a cat, rabbit or guinea pig if not?
Boston Terrier, Golden Retriever
A Golden Retreiver!!!
They are so friendly and loving. They love to play but if you are gone for part of the time it's no big deal cuz they don't really bark...They Rock
Cavilier King Charles Spanial, they make great companions. They are gentle and love to be aroud people.
Pit bulls. As long as u bring people around the dog he'll be a great pet and friend. i love pitbulls. If you're not home you have to keep them in a cage tho. they like to get into things. easy to train and very smart. They love people.
a medium sized cockers are wonderful but i LOVE dobermans!
cocker spanial, golden retriever
A mutt!
7 hours (not including sleep) can be enough or not enough time, depending on what type of dog you get. Some dogs are more independent than others and of those that need more attention, some can be extremely anxious and destructive when you are gone, and others can be ok (they probably won't be ecstatic to be left alone, but they won't tear your house apart).
I would suggest typing in "dog breeds" online and taking a look at all the different kinds. You should first take into consideration the breed's temperament and health, and not just what is cute to you. When you've narrowed it down to a few that you like, search the web by "bad things about (specific dog breed)". This way you can find out about all the different issues with specific breeds that can be difficult to deal with.
Other general tips:
-If you've never had a dog before I would recommend volunteering to walk or bathe dogs at a Humane Society, this way you can get some experience dealing with different breeds and learn more about what you would like and what you don't like about dogs.
-Please don't get a big dog if you live in a small apartment, unless they have lots and lots of access and opportunities for outdoor activities.
-If you get a puppy, make sure you have some extra free time (days off work or something) to spend with them. It's also ideal if you can get home at lunch or at some point during the day to take them outside to go to the bathroom. This helps with training.
-Dogs are pack animals, so maybe you could get one and then get another a year later after you have trained the first one? This can often enrich your dogs life, especially if you are gone during the day; however, it can also cause some problems. Make sure you get a breed/dog that enjoys other dog's company; that you can afford two dogs; and that you have the room for their size.
I've barely grazed the tip of the iceberg. Do lots and lots of research, go online and read books. Go to a dog park and ask people about their dogs, what they like, what they don't like. And don't make an impulse buy, too many dogs end up at shelters because their owners had no clue what they were getting into.
Or, if you don't think a dog is for you, get a rat, they're small, furry, and can learn to come when you call.
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