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How many dogs are ideal for a working couple with no one home?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 9 months old

If both husband and wife are working and there's no one else in the house and dogs are not allowed at work place so in this situation how many dogs one should own?

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on September 2nd, 2017

It is not a question easy to answer to as it would depend on how big is your house and if they have access to a garden or not. Level of training should be considered as well. Two dogs minimum would be my answer anyway as at least they can have some interaction between each other. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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