>Good luck - but I hope you got a plan for situations forcing you to live away from home during the week... >
Sorry to have skipped over that part. I do have a plan. That is why I had to give up the last two dogs at the end of last summer. They are both in good homes. I expect to be around here for a while, and know some kids in the neighborhood if I take a local job. If that changes I don't anticipate a problem finding a suitable home for an adorable golden retriever.