How do you have a dog if you work 8 hours a day?

If you work more than eight hours a day, or if you’d just like your dog to go outside when you’re gone, you have a couple of options: taking your dog to doggy daycare, or asking a neighbor or a petsitter/dogwalker (or even a personal assistant) to let your dog out and/or take him for a walk.

How can I get a dog if I work all day?

Make Sure Your Dog Is Comfortable: Your dog should be left with adequate space to play: for example, a kitchen or larger utility room. If you are using a crate, it should be available so he can sleep in it, but NEVER leave a dog crated during the day. Being confined in a small place is definitely cruel.

Can a full time worker have a dog?

It’s absolutely still possible to own a pet (or pets) even with a busy job, but it can also make things a bit tough. There are some things no one ever tells you about having a pet while working full-time that you should be aware of before you get into the situation.

How to take care of a dog while working full time?

Another option is to hire a daily pet sitter to take care of it for you. Some people think that having a dog while working full-time isn’t fair to the dog. They feel that the attention, exercise, and outdoor trips needed throughout the day get neglected. That’s partly true.

Should working people be allowed to own dogs?

If everyone believed that working people shouldn’t own dogs, the number of dog owners would decrease by huge numbers. Dog owners would only consist of the unemployed, retired, or those working from home. That said, if you must leave your dog home alone, follow these tips to keep your dog happy while you’re at work:

Do you plan your non-working hours around your pets?

Everyone acts like having a pet is all fun and games, but that’s not true. If you’re working full-time, you need to plans all of your non-working hours around your pets. For example: if you want to grab dinner or drinks with friends after work, you will probably need to stop home first to feed or let your animals outside.

Is it possible to have a pet while working full-time?

Luckily, most people can make it work for their lifestyle, it just requires a little bit of extra effort, which (I would say) is worth it in the end. Here are a few things you should know about having a pet while working full-time: If you don’t already a pet and you’re thinking of getting one, you might want to choose one based on your hours.