That's true Ronnie, but our network is getting thinner. We both work eight hours a day and including the drive home, the dog has to be alone for at least 9 hours a day. That is not an option. We could ask a neighbor (if they want to?) to let the dog out, but 5 days a week is far to much. And what if they move? I used to work in healthcare with different hours every day. Sometimes night shifts and late shifts. That was perfect because sometimes when I came home my wife/girlfriend (we are not married because of tax reasons, but happily together for 18 years :D) left for work.Now I only work day shifts so all in all it has become a lot more difficult.