Great Dane Puppy

Question
Hello Paula. I have always wanted a Great Dane in my life, and I now own a home with a large yard where I know a Dane would have enough room. My question is with regards to leaving a Great Dane puppy home while I am at work. My original plan was to bring my dog to the office, but I think a Dane may be too large to do that. Will a puppy be OK by itself during the day? Should I crate the puppy during the day? What is the best solution for owning one of these magnificent dogs while having to maintain my work schedule? Your suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thank-you.

Answer
Michael,
Owning a Great Dane while maintaining a work schedule is not a problem once the puppy is grown up. A young puppy cannot be home alone for 9-10 hours without going outside to potty. A puppy needs to be crated until you can trust them in the house alone. It is much safer to keep them I the crate while you are at work or out running errands. You have a few options, you can bring him or her to work with you until they are old enough to be left alone for extended periods of time. You can hire a pet sitter that can cone in the middle of the day to let the puppy out. You can put him/her in doggie daycare until they are old enough to be left alone. Your other option would be to adopt an older Dane that is already house broken, this way you wouldn't have all the work and commitment that comes with a new puppy, and you would also be saving a dogs life. Rescue would be a great way to go if you think you might not have the time to dedicate to a puppy. Obviously if your heart is set on a puppy you will need to make some changes in your life to help the puppy adapt better in the home. If you have any other questions feel free to message me anytime. If you decide to get a puppy please, make sure that you use a responsible and reputable breeder. The best place to find a good breeder is the Gest Dane Club of America or Danes On line. They have a list of breeders that health test their breeding stock and also show their dogs in AKC sanctioned conformation shows that gives then a chance to show what their breeding stock looks like compared to the standard for the breed. You never want to purchase a puppy from someone that is just breeding their house hold pet. Show breeders produce both show and pet puppies. The pets, are put on spay and neuter contacts to prevent then from being bred. Not every dog should be used for breeding, and you want to stay away from "breeders" that don't limit the amount of pups they produce and that they sell on full registration. Hope this helps! Have a good day!