[Stevez]

Great advice from everyone here. I am a lifelong dog owner. I have 3 now and one is a new puppy. Weimaraner Scott! We've had that breed before and they have a great personality in my opinion, but can be needy and many get separation anxiety bad. I've never crated a dog, so I can't speak to that. We do have multiple gates and create small areas to lock the dog in while gone. Having a puppy is tough as they are a lot of work, but it is much less so when they have other 4 legged companions. In a few short weeks, mine are now best friends and don't like to be apart. My wife works out of the home, so we are lucky there. I have heard many people whom I respect say that crating is good for them as it calms them down and they very quickly love that space. I can't imagine not having dogs; I know you give up some things, like total freedom, cleanliness!, etc. but I will never be without them. Good luck!