Have you read Pigpen's thread? A couple of months ago, there were a number of posts about puppy arrangements as Pigpen's W was also reluctant to share time with the dog. They did manage to agree a plan though.

T 13 M 7
Me 48 H 46
SS 15
BD 7.14 PA
D final 5.16 (H filed)

We receive & we lose, and must try to achieve gratitude & embrace with whole hearts whatever of life that remains after the losses - Dubus