[Potter]

I have the same problem and I got a dog walker from my neighbourhood that I trust. She is a real sweet lady who have 2 dogs of her own. She doesn't cost as much as those commercial dog walker who charges arm and leg because she lives nearby.

If you have not much time for one dog, don't get another dog is my advice. As much as they will keep each other company, you still need time to spend with each one, training, general care and the biggest thing is double the vet care if they get sick. I know some people have it easy going from one dog to two but it is not always the case. It depends on if they get along, housetraining, what kind of bad habits the new dog may come with, health etc etc. Also, your first dog will probably spend some time being jealous until he/she is sure that the newcomer will be better for him/her and you have to be ready to deal with that.

Also, when I have my day off, I make it a point to bring him to a park, get a long walk in and then go to the store with him to buy some goodies. That way, I feel that at least two days in a week, he gets to see new people, new dogs. It is also harder to bring two dogs out then just one.

Unfortunately, we have to work and as loving, caring pet owners we try to make it work as best as we could time wise while still being able to provide a home, good food.