Doc does not get on with other dogs/pets so needs to be the only pet in the home for the duration of his stay and if you meet another dog on walks, just continue walking and he will be ok. He is a very affectionate companion though and loves an evening snuggle on the sofa and to be by your side through the day. He can be left for up to 6 hours in a day but needs to be shut away from a window overlooking paths/roads or he will bark at passersby