It's funny, I've never even thought of this before, because in our household, the dogs are clearly mine, and I do ALL the work associated with them. I have 2, planning on a 3rd this summer, and I think it will be just fine. In fact, I know it will, because I do in-home boarding and I've had up to 8 dogs here before, and was able to manage just fine.
However, an extra pair of hands (even just to hold a dog for me or something) around is pretty important every once in a while. If I lived truly alone it would probably be a bit harder!
The other day I started freaking out though, when I realized there was no one I could think of who I would trust to take care of Yarrow (and who would want him) if something happened to me Kind of a difficult thought. I think my OH would do it, just for my sake, but he is really not a dog person, and Yarrow is higher maintenance than some. Jasper would be easy.
However, an extra pair of hands (even just to hold a dog for me or something) around is pretty important every once in a while. If I lived truly alone it would probably be a bit harder!
The other day I started freaking out though, when I realized there was no one I could think of who I would trust to take care of Yarrow (and who would want him) if something happened to me Kind of a difficult thought. I think my OH would do it, just for my sake, but he is really not a dog person, and Yarrow is higher maintenance than some. Jasper would be easy.