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Re: the dogs.

I go to lots and lots of houses, all over the north west.
I find that people don't give a toss about their dogs being alone all day.
He goes to work at 7 am. She takes the kids to school at 8.30 am, then goes to work.
The next time a human enters the house is between 4 pm and 6 pm.

They don't think they are doing anything wrong.