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Pattyobrien3 · 03-19-2013, 06:59 PM

I am going to be bringing a new puppy home near the end of the month, more than likely, and I was wondering how much company and training he will need throughout the day.

I have two older shepherds, and a dog door for them to get out to use the restroom, and I can seal them off in the kitchen, so I'm not too worried about him ruining anything when I'm gone. My first puppy figgured out the dog door pretty fast, so his basic needs should be covered.

I just worry he will be too bored. Is it a bad idea to leave him with two other dogs 9-10 hours a day? I intend to spend lots time with him when I can, but I live alone and work full time, so there are limits to what I can do.

Does anyone have any tips, advice, or warnings about raising puppies when you can't be home too often?

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Pattyobrien3 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 28	Raise puppy on full time work schedule I am going to be bringing a new puppy home near the end of the month, more than likely, and I was wondering how much company and training he will need throughout the day. I have two older shepherds, and a dog door for them to get out to use the restroom, and I can seal them off in the kitchen, so I'm not too worried about him ruining anything when I'm gone. My first puppy figgured out the dog door pretty fast, so his basic needs should be covered. I just worry he will be too bored. Is it a bad idea to leave him with two other dogs 9-10 hours a day? I intend to spend lots time with him when I can, but I live alone and work full time, so there are limits to what I can do. Does anyone have any tips, advice, or warnings about raising puppies when you can't be home too often?