Lacuna
Well-Known Member
So the OH has tentatively opened the door on dog ownership in the future year or so. He's not a 'doggie' person but wants our 7yo daughter to have the experience. I've had dogs during my teenage years, but nothing at home in the last 20 years, although I have many years of volunteering at a local dog shelter under my belt too. So I would consider us to be more or less first timers
I'm working full time away from home, OH also pulls down full time hours but spends 2 days working from home and is open to exercise which comes from dog walking. Dog could also come down with me to yard in the morning/evening. In addition, we have ample dog walkers in the village who could cover days when we're out. Its not the most ideal situation but I know there are people who seem to make it work quite well.
Any ideas for potential breeds to consider would be great. Dunno whether we would look at puppy or adult/ buy or rescue (all my other animals are rescues). It would have to be good with cats/ chickens/ horses etc and not be too high maintenance.
I'm working full time away from home, OH also pulls down full time hours but spends 2 days working from home and is open to exercise which comes from dog walking. Dog could also come down with me to yard in the morning/evening. In addition, we have ample dog walkers in the village who could cover days when we're out. Its not the most ideal situation but I know there are people who seem to make it work quite well.
Any ideas for potential breeds to consider would be great. Dunno whether we would look at puppy or adult/ buy or rescue (all my other animals are rescues). It would have to be good with cats/ chickens/ horses etc and not be too high maintenance.