Having a pet and training questions

[denny]

Hello everyone. I haven't visited the forum in a while, but thought you all might be the best people to pose this question.

I'm thinking of getting the most beautiful Shi-Tzu ever (OK, RIP Lucy) she was gawgeous too. But.. I live by myself and work 8 hrs a day and then go riding after I arrive home for about 2 hours. I can get home in time to let her out after 8 and 1/2 hours, but would have to leave almost 30 mins later to go train.
I'm wondering if this is unfair to a pet OR am I making too much out of this decision? (P.S; I don't have anyone who can let her out before I come home on a consistent basis)

All advice pro and con will be considered.

For further clarification: I haven't started training yet so this will not really be an issue until around April. By then she will be house trained etc.

BTW_ let the countdown to gorgeous spring weather begin!!!

P.S HEY Pedal! Haven't see you lately! Let me know how your booty is
doing. :-)