We've been apartment dwellers since adopting our lab mix from WWR in 2011. We're looking for our first home (with a fenced yard) and we're hoping to get some advice about what to do for our guy during the work day. Doggy daycare isn't an option (he's anxious around other dogs). We currently have a walker that comes 1x per day. For those of you who have yards, do you still hire walkers to come? Do you hire someone to let your pup out in the yard to stretch his legs and go to the bathroom? If so, do you find that this is cheaper than a walker? Doggy door for automatic access isn't an option since we how have a cat too. Thanks so much for your advice!
Additionally, do you have any recommendations for pet care services in the Deerfield or Highland Park area?