@jordandwilly - Thanks for clearing that up.... 9-5 is just fine, IMO.... I work and have always had to leave mine when I was at work, never an issue. That said, we were able to set up the house that access to the backyard (with 10 to 12' privacy fences) with a doggy door and a dog room in the house for them, Locks on the gates so there is NO access for anyone. Dogs sleep 90% of the day so being at work doesn't bother them... never have mine even when I had a litter in the house (And have been in the breed as owner/breeder for 35+ years). You can hire a dog walker to take them out mid day..which is a good solution. and give them a mid day meal depending on their age. I do not and never have used free feeding, period. Especially if you have more that one... you never know what/who is eating what. And you can set up camera's on line to watch them from "afar".... LOL. Keep in mind people that many of us need to work and have day jobs. The most important thing is the time you need to spend with them when you are home. Example would be, if you have young children and you work... when you get home you are going to spend your time with your human children... NO dog would be happy if left out... they need their time also because they are a family member and need as much time as a human child. Again in my opinion
Whose Dog Gets Chills?
-
My little Lexi gets chills if you give her a belly rub while she's standing up. Her hackles literally raise and give her a faux hawk. Does anyone else's dog do this? My other Basenji doesn't do it. I find it really amusing.
-
I notice my B starts to shiver in certain situations. Not from the cold, but from anxiety. Sort of odd but funny at the same time. I only see his hair rise up around strangers and of course at the vet. Indoors in his "territory" he's usually calm.
-
No, this is not shivering– she literally gets chills from belly rubs. Like we would... I don't know--- I see where you could read this as "chills" in the cold/shivering aspect. But this is more of in the romantic/sensitive chills. Not sure if I'm making any sense. My dad used to call it "chicken skin"-- like if someone blows behind your ear...?
lol... I will have to take a video, I guess! -
Querk does this sometimes, but I think he is the only one of ours. I agree…it is like 'that really feels good'!
-
Trouper just LOVES having the base of his tail rubbed. ie along the top of his hip joints on his back.
He goes all gooey.:) Funny, my cat also likes this! 
-
Buana does it too, when you ask him if he's cold… (not a cold shiver!, a real oooohhh niceeee)
Even when it's high summer and the temperature is too hot...
He just knows we're coming to hug him... hahahaChafuko does it when you rub between his shoulders..
-
BDawg…I know what you mean...Brando gets the same "chills". Liyah & Ruby do not.
-
Cody will do it if you use your knuckles to rub/massage his back or lightly scratch his cheek. Eventually he will just melt into an odd sitting position.
-
If we rubbed the back of Benjis neck or head his lips would stretch right back in a straight line as if he was smiling.
Our big Dog Max always seeks out a patch of long grass to walk in, i think he likes the tickling sensation on his tum. -
Nala does too! I'll let you know about J.R. –- We are getting him delivered by BBoy & Mrs. BBoy on Thursday!!!!!
