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You may have considered adopting or purchasing a dog but are yet to go through with it. Why? Because you’re worried about your schedule as a shift worker impacting the ability to care for your new companion. Don’t fret though, as owning your own furry friend is possible. Let us show you how. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s natural to start doubting the possibility of owning a dog (or children as they quickly become) due to logistical difficulties and even ethical restraints, such as potentially prolonged time spent alone. But it can be your reality. Here are our clever tips to make it work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Dog Needs to Fit Your Shift Work Situation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Be firm with yourself when asking these following questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Buying or Adopting a Puppy Suitable for My Current Schedule?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Puppies require more time initially to train and adapt not only to their environment but also to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leaving a young dog at home for an extended period, without adequate time to spend on training, can lead to your house\/yard looking like a tornado has just torn it apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nobody wants to get home after a night shift to spend 2 hours cleaning fluff from pillows and toys scattered throughout the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whereas an older dog might be a better fit, particularly if it’s trained and doesn’t require as much exercise. There are also challenges here, as they could have some separation issues if their previous owners were around them a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some less than desirable “habits” could have been formed over the years too, which may not mesh with being a shift worker, but if the dog has been trained before, you may be able to break these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For most, buying a puppy as a shift worker<\/a> is not really possible due to the excessive time initially needed to train it, bond and allow them to become accustomed to your environment.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Really consider this unless you have long service leave or are planning to take an extended vacation around the home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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