Congratulations. You've chosen to add a needy, vulnerable, opposable thumb-less member to your family. Of course, you intend to give her the best life possible, and this means plenty of mental and physical exercise as well as lots of opportunities to play, sniff, and explore.

After all, dogs are sentient, thinking beings -- pack animals who don't do well left alone all day. But the fact is, your own life doesn't stop when Buffy arrives; you've still got to go to work and bring home the bacon (or at least the bacon flavored treats).

Fortunately, there are some very practical solutions for keeping your dog stimulated (as opposed to chewing, digging, and barking) when you're not home.

Day care

While its mere existence may seem like an extravagance (or a marketing scheme aimed at people with way too much disposable income), doggie day care is actually a legitimate service. In some cases, it's an absolute necessity, alleviating boredom and offering essential human and canine interaction for dogs who would otherwise spend long days alone. While not a substitute for the quality time your [Continued]

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Can't afford dog walking I LOVE dogs, and would love to get two dogs, but I live in New York city, work 10 hour days, and dog walkers are very expensive (about $1... (continued)	3	76	May 8, 2008 1:13pm by onthewater.3 view
doggy odor/scent I have a beagle he is now an indoor dog and i wanted t know what can i do to keep my home smelling doggy free without the scent that he i... (continued)	2	84	May 8, 2008 1:06pm by onthewater.3 view
stay off couch products? My dog's allowed on the furniture, but I want to keep her off my new (expensive, pristine) couch. Has anyone tried those trap things that ... (continued)	4	241	May 2, 2008 4:29am by samwhitaker1985 view
Products to freshen your home? Does anybody have suggestions for products that help removing the dog scent from your home? I understand it is something unavoidable but maybe there is something that can be done?	2	71	May 2, 2008 4:27am by samwhitaker1985 view