Just looking for your thoughts. We lost our family dog 18 months ago. She was the only dog we have had and when she died I was very clear I did not want another. Other family members were open to having another but although she was a lovely dog and I miss her, I didn't miss having the responsibility. When at work, even though she had a walker, I felt guilty, if we left her with someone to go on holiday I worried about her. Even going out for the evening, made me watch the clock to ensure she was not left too long. She never had any seperation anxiety, it was me that did! My husband was out the house for long hours, so the responsibility fell to me ( and the children who were brilliant with her). I was the one who stayed with her for her final moments at the vets
Fast forward, we are both working from home, we have an young adult daughter still at home, my thoughts are turning to if we should have another dog. I know they would bring pleasure, get us outdoors more. I am concerned I would regret it (the rest of the family would be delighted to have one). I miss the good things of having a dog.
How long would other dog owners leave their dogs at home to go out? I never left her more than 4 hours
How do you get the balance between attending events without the dog and not feeling guilty?