Ask Dr. LaFarge: I'm Not Home During the Day--Can I Still Have A Dog?

I work full-time, and am gone from about 7:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. I really want a dog, but the thought of a dog alone all day seems unfair. I am single with no children, and really would love to have a small dog. —Roberta F.

Your desire to have a dog to enhance your personal life makes sense, Roberta—and your willingness to consider the dog's quality of life is very commendable.

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