Quote Originally Posted by fastdogs View Post
I It sounds like you had a dog before, did that work out ok?
vickie
Vickie- I've had a Shi-Tzu before. I had 10 + hour work days back then which resulted in a very anxious dog when I came home. I tried the poop on the paper method, but you're correct, it caused some confusion at times. I would feel horribly guilty even if she had the run of the house in my absence because of the limited time issue once I got home. We would walk/run the neighborhood for about 20 mins in the morning and evening so she was well excercised. In the end I gave her to a friend under a joint custody arrangement.

The difference between then and now is primarily that I will have an 8 hour day and a better handle on how to house break that breed (they can be pretty notoriously hard to train) but they are the sweetest, most charming breed on the planet. Yes, I am biased. :-0

Now as of this evening, I think I talked myself out of it for the simple reason that I plan to adopt an infant later in the year and most friends are advising to take one thing at a time, baby first then dog after (no not a man ;-) especially if I will be doing it on my own. It might be a good idea as the whole process may become overwhelming at times. So I'll err on the side of caution for now.

Sighhhh.... still miss my first Shi-Tzu though.


Thanks to all for your wonderful advice. Still thinking about the doggy treadmill though. LOL!