Owning a dog and being out at work?

[faffajane]

We always have rescue dogs, from about a year old. Both DH and I work all day. When children were younger, they went to school around the corner so could pop home at lunchtime to check on the dog.
Our last dog was a greyhound. easiest dog ever to look after. Contrary to popular belief, they need very little exercise (walked for 20mins in morning before work, then 20 mins in the evening after work), sleep all day, eat their food and demand to go to bed - they are incredibly lazy but love having lots of cuddles.
Current dog is a Greyhound cross. There is only DH and I at home now and again, we work all day though I can work from home one day a week, and when I do work from home I may as well not be here as he sleeps on the sofa all day long until I close my laptop then he will demand a walk.

My only advice will be, don't get a dog that needs a lot of attention, or stimulation especially if you are at work all day, one that is more chilled may be more suitable.

[Twin mummy]

Couple of suggestions.

My next door neighbour is a volunteer for the cinnamon trust cinnamon.uk/cinnamon-trust/
They help older people who have dogs but can’t walk them, look after them all the time. Might be an option.

The RSPCA near us have volunteer dog walkers for the dogs in kennels.

Both of these you would have to do with your daughter at the moment I’d have thought.

Or a totally wacky one but I think you said you were a teacher, many schools are getting school dogs to help with stress and anxiety at the moment, persuade your Head, you look after the dog, problem solved!

[DiszeeBelle]

I have 2 dogs, we both work full time which is why I got 2 to keep each other entertained. In laws come down and take out for walks in middle of day and kids home by 3pm (eldest be home fully from mid June). Have always had dogs and have always worked. I got one dog as a 8 week old pup and worked supply then so was in quite a bit plus school holidays but now she five I've been full time for 3 years. It all depends on what suits your family.

[Animagus]

Originally Posted by Twin mummy

Couple of suggestions.

My next door neighbour is a volunteer for the cinnamon trust cinnamon.uk/cinnamon-trust/
They help older people who have dogs but can’t walk them, look after them all the time. Might be an option.

The RSPCA near us have volunteer dog walkers for the dogs in kennels.

Both of these you would have to do with your daughter at the moment I’d have thought.

Or a totally wacky one but I think you said you were a teacher, many schools are getting school dogs to help with stress and anxiety at the moment, persuade your Head, you look after the dog, problem solved!

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I like the idea of getting having a dog at school. Might look into that and suggest it. Thank you for the other suggestions too.

[Animagus]

Originally Posted by DiszeeBelle

I have 2 dogs, we both work full time which is why I got 2 to keep each other entertained. In laws come down and take out for walks in middle of day and kids home by 3pm (eldest be home fully from mid June). Have always had dogs and have always worked. I got one dog as a 8 week old pup and worked supply then so was in quite a bit plus school holidays but now she five I've been full time for 3 years. It all depends on what suits your family.

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Thank you. A few people have mentioned getting two dogs. Not sure we have enough space to accommodate two. I will keep it in mind though, especially as it ensures company for them when we are out.

[Twin mummy]

Originally Posted by Animagus

I like the idea of getting having a dog at school. Might look into that and suggest it. Thank you for the other suggestions too.

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We have gently suggested it at my school but so many of the staff are animal lovers that we got carried away and started talking about a mixture of kennels and a farm, I want a goat and a pot bellied pig!

[Animagus]

Originally Posted by Twin mummy

We have gently suggested it at my school but so many of the staff are animal lovers that we got carried away and started talking about a mixture of kennels and a farm, I want a goat and a pot bellied pig!

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😂😂. I’d love a goat. They are my all time favourite animal.

[Twin mummy]

Originally Posted by Animagus

😂😂. I’d love a goat. They are my all time favourite animal.

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Mine too. But don't think my 2 labs would approve. (Or my Husband but I'm not so worried about what he thinks!)

[Tinkerbell]

Originally Posted by Animagus

😂😂. I’d love a goat. They are my all time favourite animal.

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Originally Posted by Twin mummy

Mine too. But don't think my 2 labs would approve. (Or my Husband but I'm not so worried about what he thinks!)

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Goats for you my girls and some of our babies

[Lell]

Love the goat photos. My husband keeps harassing me to get goats but ponies and dogs are more than enough