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French_Touch
@Markyboy
My views, for what their worth (probably not that much):
On letting your dog off the lead - don't unless a) you have absolute confidence in its recall, b) you have absolute confidence in getting it to sit, down and wait until you reach it, c) you can see everything is clear around you, d) you can run faster than your dog or e) you're on your own private estate. Too many dogs running loose with owners reassuring me that they're friendly, just want to play, etc. I don't give a fuck, keep them away from my dog unless I say it's OK.
On leaving them during the day. I now work from home, but used to only do that part-time. My dog was ok at home two to three days a week, crated, as long as he was well walked before I left and when I got back, and as long as gave him the attention he wanted when I was around. I think it's much better now that I'm around pretty much every day, but I don't necessarily think it's bad/cruel to leave a dog alone for the day from time to time. I'm sure not everyone will agree though.