01-04-2015, 10:31 PM
Yes they do have a deep need to belong to a group, or family unit. They can be happy with one person so long as they socialise with others. But it is scary for them to be all on their own because it is so unnatural. I think doing this to a dog too often is damaging to it emotionally.
In 2007 I started my own online business because I had to find something to do from home, as I didn't want to keep leaving Misty all afternoon. It was risky, and I was no better off financially at all, and it meant I often worked late into the night when Misty was asleep in bed. But at least I didn't have to leave her for hours every day, and that was a very happy solution.
But I know not everyone with a dog would be able to do that.
It helps of course, when there are other family members coming and going throughout the day. Or a trusted and reliable pet sitter/dog walker.
In 2007 I started my own online business because I had to find something to do from home, as I didn't want to keep leaving Misty all afternoon. It was risky, and I was no better off financially at all, and it meant I often worked late into the night when Misty was asleep in bed. But at least I didn't have to leave her for hours every day, and that was a very happy solution.
But I know not everyone with a dog would be able to do that.
It helps of course, when there are other family members coming and going throughout the day. Or a trusted and reliable pet sitter/dog walker.
