Dogs left alone all day.?

Good post but better yet, reply the way I always do when someone asks what kind of pup to buy. This is when I rant that what ever breed you choose, unless they are prepared to spend endless hours training, rigorously excersizing the pup no breed will work. If they are prepared to deal with puke poop, pee on the carpet, biting, leash pulling, working through these behaviors with training and NOT taking it to a shelter when these ugly behaviors arise. IF they can do all this, any breed will work. If not, buy a rubber plant NOT a dog. Also are you able to provide insurance for the pup WHEN it gets sick or injured?