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I'm off on Holiday in September ( already booked ) . But now my dogsitter has fallen through so I don't know what to do . I want him to stay at home but don't have any family to ask . It will be my first holiday without him and I'm not sure how he will respond but I don't want to put him in a kennel. Any suggestions welcome Thankyou   |
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Try not to out him in kennels.
Google dogsitters.... yes thers a site for it
Try Google housesitter....there's a site for that too. Someone may be free to live in your house for a week and look after pooch....people do it as a full time job.
Try not to put pooch in kennels any way you can |
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"Try not to out him in kennels.
Google dogsitters.... yes thers a site for it
Try Google housesitter....there's a site for that too. Someone may be free to live in your house for a week and look after pooch....people do it as a full time job.
Try not to put pooch in kennels any way you can"
I deffo don't want him in kennels . I'd rather not go away . I have Googled dogsitters but pricey . I would rather have someone I know and trust stay at mine but that looks unlikely now. I'm really stuck . Cheers |
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"Try not to out him in kennels.
Google dogsitters.... yes thers a site for it
Try Google housesitter....there's a site for that too. Someone may be free to live in your house for a week and look after pooch....people do it as a full time job.
Try not to put pooch in kennels any way you can I deffo don't want him in kennels . I'd rather not go away . I have Googled dogsitters but pricey . I would rather have someone I know and trust stay at mine but that looks unlikely now. I'm really stuck . Cheers "
Can you take pooch with you? |
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Or go and ask in a local pet shop or local vets. They often know people who will look after dogs at your home.
Some take dogs in their own home too too whike your away. But check them out ....they can often be no better than kennels |
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"Try not to out him in kennels.
Google dogsitters.... yes thers a site for it
Try Google housesitter....there's a site for that too. Someone may be free to live in your house for a week and look after pooch....people do it as a full time job.
Try not to put pooch in kennels any way you can I deffo don't want him in kennels . I'd rather not go away . I have Googled dogsitters but pricey . I would rather have someone I know and trust stay at mine but that looks unlikely now. I'm really stuck . Cheers
Can you take pooch with you?"
Not to Mexico lol  |
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"Or go and ask in a local pet shop or local vets. They often know people who will look after dogs at your home.
Some take dogs in their own home too too whike your away. But check them out ....they can often be no better than kennels "
Cheers I'll look into it |
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"We have a lady around here who has a home from home, so they stay with her in her house rather than kennels, could you look into that? "
I have yes . Too expensive but if I knew a trustworthy friend?? |
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"Or go and ask in a local pet shop or local vets. They often know people who will look after dogs at your home.
Some take dogs in their own home too too whike your away. But check them out ....they can often be no better than kennels "
This...or ask in dog groomers, or look on Facebook. |
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It's important to try to maintain a home environment to avoid anxiety. Try a local search, i'm sure there are plenty of people offering such a service. Keep your eyes open too, we found ours via a business card in the local chip shop and she's fantastic. She collects, looks after our little girl in her own home and drops her back when we're home. And most importantly they adore each other.  |
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Make sure that whoever you use has both insurance AND a council license to board animals, without a license their insurance is invalid and they’re breaking the law |
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"It's important to try to maintain a home environment to avoid anxiety. Try a local search, i'm sure there are plenty of people offering such a service. Keep your eyes open too, we found ours via a business card in the local chip shop and she's fantastic. She collects, looks after our little girl in her own home and drops her back when we're home. And most importantly they adore each other. "
I do want him to stay at home preferably cheers |
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Shame you dont live near warrington.
They have a place called no more kennels that take pets whilst owners are on holiday and the rooms are very spacious, loads of toys and human bed and sofa as well as dog beds so he/she can sleep where ever hes comfiest and they get loads of attention and walks.
Maybe see if theres anything similar near you?
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"Make sure that whoever you use has both insurance AND a council license to board animals, without a license their insurance is invalid and they’re breaking the law"
He will be at home if I can help it Thankyou x
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"Shame you dont live near warrington.
They have a place called no more kennels that take pets whilst owners are on holiday and the rooms are very spacious, loads of toys and human bed and sofa as well as dog beds so he/she can sleep where ever hes comfiest and they get loads of attention and walks.
Maybe see if theres anything similar near you?
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Thanks. I have looked . Nothing like that here |
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"Try not to out him in kennels.
Google dogsitters.... yes thers a site for it
Try Google housesitter....there's a site for that too. Someone may be free to live in your house for a week and look after pooch....people do it as a full time job.
Try not to put pooch in kennels any way you can I deffo don't want him in kennels . I'd rather not go away . I have Googled dogsitters but pricey . I would rather have someone I know and trust stay at mine but that looks unlikely now. I'm really stuck . Cheers
Can you take pooch with you? Not to Mexico lol "
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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago
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I know someone who lives in Earls Barton who goes to yours or you take the dog to them. She's very particular about these things so he must be well trusted. I don't know how much it costs though but there must be someone who does something similar a bit closer.
Also I know someone who has recently set up her own business looking after pets but I'm not sure of the set up. She's more local, do you want me to find out? |
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"I know someone who lives in Earls Barton who goes to yours or you take the dog to them. She's very particular about these things so he must be well trusted. I don't know how much it costs though but there must be someone who does something similar a bit closer.
Also I know someone who has recently set up her own business looking after pets but I'm not sure of the set up. She's more local, do you want me to find out?"
If the second person you're on about will actually dogsit at mine then I would be interested. Cheers xx |
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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago
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"I know someone who lives in Earls Barton who goes to yours or you take the dog to them. She's very particular about these things so he must be well trusted. I don't know how much it costs though but there must be someone who does something similar a bit closer.
Also I know someone who has recently set up her own business looking after pets but I'm not sure of the set up. She's more local, do you want me to find out? If the second person you're on about will actually dogsit at mine then I would be interested. Cheers xx"
Do you mean pop in twice daily, take your dog out etc or stay at yours? |
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"I know someone who lives in Earls Barton who goes to yours or you take the dog to them. She's very particular about these things so he must be well trusted. I don't know how much it costs though but there must be someone who does something similar a bit closer.
Also I know someone who has recently set up her own business looking after pets but I'm not sure of the set up. She's more local, do you want me to find out? If the second person you're on about will actually dogsit at mine then I would be interested. Cheers xx
Do you mean pop in twice daily, take your dog out etc or stay at yours?"
I'd be interested in either scenario atm x |
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By *ady LickWoman
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"I know someone who lives in Earls Barton who goes to yours or you take the dog to them. She's very particular about these things so he must be well trusted. I don't know how much it costs though but there must be someone who does something similar a bit closer.
Also I know someone who has recently set up her own business looking after pets but I'm not sure of the set up. She's more local, do you want me to find out? If the second person you're on about will actually dogsit at mine then I would be interested. Cheers xx
Do you mean pop in twice daily, take your dog out etc or stay at yours? I'd be interested in either scenario atm x"
Ok I'll message her and pm you in a bit x |
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"I know someone who lives in Earls Barton who goes to yours or you take the dog to them. She's very particular about these things so he must be well trusted. I don't know how much it costs though but there must be someone who does something similar a bit closer.
Also I know someone who has recently set up her own business looking after pets but I'm not sure of the set up. She's more local, do you want me to find out? If the second person you're on about will actually dogsit at mine then I would be interested. Cheers xx
Do you mean pop in twice daily, take your dog out etc or stay at yours? I'd be interested in either scenario atm x
Ok I'll message her and pm you in a bit x"
okies cheers xx |
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Hand it in to your local dog's home and say you found it walking the streets. They'll keep it for 2 weeks before they do anything with it and it will get the best care.
When you cone back off your holiday just go and claim your dog back. 2 weeks of the best care for free.
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Anybody who's read into dog psychology will know there's nothing wrong with putting a dog into decent kennels.
Anybody who has hang-ups about it is being a bit silly. |
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By *izzy.Woman
over a year ago
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I do hope you get sorted. Do you have no friendly neighbours? Maybe put an advert in your local shop.
Is there any local colleges that do animal welfare nearby ?
If you have tried googling dog sitters, then maybe you have time to meet a teenager locally that you can get to meet the dog and you can run through what is needed . They won't be insured , but will be a lot cheaper than a normal service. But you would have to trust them entering your home.
Ask friends locally or workmates if they have a teenager that would like to earn extra cash. At least you know the parent then.
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By *izzy.Woman
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"Anybody who's read into dog psychology will know there's nothing wrong with putting a dog into decent kennels.
Anybody who has hang-ups about it is being a bit silly."
Or a caring owner who knows their dog well |
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"I do hope you get sorted. Do you have no friendly neighbours? Maybe put an advert in your local shop.
Is there any local colleges that do animal welfare nearby ?
If you have tried googling dog sitters, then maybe you have time to meet a teenager locally that you can get to meet the dog and you can run through what is needed . They won't be insured , but will be a lot cheaper than a normal service. But you would have to trust them entering your home.
Ask friends locally or workmates if they have a teenager that would like to earn extra cash. At least you know the parent then.
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I do know a neighbour who may be interested. Good point |
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"Anybody who's read into dog psychology will know there's nothing wrong with putting a dog into decent kennels.
Anybody who has hang-ups about it is being a bit silly."
Not true. My dog gets traumatised by a kennel environment. She just cannot cope.
Why do you think alternatives are so prevalent these days! |
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"Anybody who's read into dog psychology will know there's nothing wrong with putting a dog into decent kennels.
Anybody who has hang-ups about it is being a bit silly.
Or a caring owner who knows their dog well "
That's me, adore my dog just like I did my last. I cried for days when he went.
Dog's don't give a damn about their owners though, they'd forget you within days if somebody came along and offered the same things you provide. |
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"Anybody who's read into dog psychology will know there's nothing wrong with putting a dog into decent kennels.
Anybody who has hang-ups about it is being a bit silly.
Not true. My dog gets traumatised by a kennel environment. She just cannot cope.
Why do you think alternatives are so prevalent these days!"
Try a dog whisperer, there's some brilliant ones about. They're a real eye-opener and they're not as expendive as you'd think. |
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"Anybody who's read into dog psychology will know there's nothing wrong with putting a dog into decent kennels.
Anybody who has hang-ups about it is being a bit silly.
Not true. My dog gets traumatised by a kennel environment. She just cannot cope.
Why do you think alternatives are so prevalent these days!"
Google the female dog whisperer. She's a Canadian based in Sutton Coldfield. Not sure if she'd travel as far as you but her youtube vids are worth a look. |
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"Anybody who's read into dog psychology will know there's nothing wrong with putting a dog into decent kennels.
Anybody who has hang-ups about it is being a bit silly.
Or a caring owner who knows their dog well
That's me, adore my dog just like I did my last. I cried for days when he went.
Dog's don't give a damn about their owners though, they'd forget you within days if somebody came along and offered the same things you provide."
You think dog's don't give a Damn about their owners . That is crap . Where on earth did you come up with that ?? . Pooch is devoted to me and shows me every day . He gets on well with others , but since my trusted friend had to pull out of looking after him I'm struggling to think of a solution because he's so devoted to me . |
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Have a look at Borrowmydoggy. It matches dog owners with people who like them. Some just like to walk someone's dog, others keep them for longer, weekends etc. As an owner you can specify what you are looking for and owners like you can match up with someone who is happy to take them for a holiday period. I think it costs a dog owner about £50 a year, which includes insurance. Borrowers pay £12-15 per year. It's worth a look. |
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"Anybody who's read into dog psychology will know there's nothing wrong with putting a dog into decent kennels.
Anybody who has hang-ups about it is being a bit silly.
Or a caring owner who knows their dog well
That's me, adore my dog just like I did my last. I cried for days when he went.
Dog's don't give a damn about their owners though, they'd forget you within days if somebody came along and offered the same things you provide. You think dog's don't give a Damn about their owners . That is crap . Where on earth did you come up with that ?? . Pooch is devoted to me and shows me every day . He gets on well with others , but since my trusted friend had to pull out of looking after him I'm struggling to think of a solution because he's so devoted to me ."
Your dog is devoted to what you have to offer him. That devotion is as fickle as can be.
Sorry to break the bad news. |
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"What breed? Bring pooch to me if it's other dog friendly "
He's a Norwich Terrier and apart from one dog he gets on with most others. I appreciate the offer but I would prefer it if he stayed at home for the first time |
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"Anybody who's read into dog psychology will know there's nothing wrong with putting a dog into decent kennels.
Anybody who has hang-ups about it is being a bit silly.
Or a caring owner who knows their dog well
That's me, adore my dog just like I did my last. I cried for days when he went.
Dog's don't give a damn about their owners though, they'd forget you within days if somebody came along and offered the same things you provide. You think dog's don't give a Damn about their owners . That is crap . Where on earth did you come up with that ?? . Pooch is devoted to me and shows me every day . He gets on well with others , but since my trusted friend had to pull out of looking after him I'm struggling to think of a solution because he's so devoted to me .
Your dog is devoted to what you have to offer him. That devotion is as fickle as can be.
Sorry to break the bad news."
I offer him nothing when I'm asleep , but he curls up and sleeps with his face resting on my side or leg every night !! |
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"What breed? Bring pooch to me if it's other dog friendly He's a Norwich Terrier and apart from one dog he gets on with most others. I appreciate the offer but I would prefer it if he stayed at home for the first time "
Understandable. Our poochies have our hearts don't they xx |
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"What breed? Bring pooch to me if it's other dog friendly He's a Norwich Terrier and apart from one dog he gets on with most others. I appreciate the offer but I would prefer it if he stayed at home for the first time
Understandable. Our poochies have our hearts don't they xx"
They sure do . It's just me and him so he's my everything now x |
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"Anybody who's read into dog psychology will know there's nothing wrong with putting a dog into decent kennels.
Anybody who has hang-ups about it is being a bit silly.
Or a caring owner who knows their dog well
That's me, adore my dog just like I did my last. I cried for days when he went.
Dog's don't give a damn about their owners though, they'd forget you within days if somebody came along and offered the same things you provide. You think dog's don't give a Damn about their owners . That is crap . Where on earth did you come up with that ?? . Pooch is devoted to me and shows me every day . He gets on well with others , but since my trusted friend had to pull out of looking after him I'm struggling to think of a solution because he's so devoted to me .
Your dog is devoted to what you have to offer him. That devotion is as fickle as can be.
Sorry to break the bad news. I offer him nothing when I'm asleep , but he curls up and sleeps with his face resting on my side or leg every night !!"
He'd be doing the sane thing with a new owner within 2 days. |
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"I'm off on Holiday in September ( already booked ) . But now my dogsitter has fallen through so I don't know what to do . I want him to stay at home but don't have any family to ask . It will be my first holiday without him and I'm not sure how he will respond but I don't want to put him in a kennel. Any suggestions welcome Thankyou "
Well.. Yuo chose to hsve a dog, and he/she has no say in the matter. I'd stay at home and honour your commitment |
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"Anybody who's read into dog psychology will know there's nothing wrong with putting a dog into decent kennels.
Anybody who has hang-ups about it is being a bit silly.
Not true. My dog gets traumatised by a kennel environment. She just cannot cope.
Why do you think alternatives are so prevalent these days!
Google the female dog whisperer. She's a Canadian based in Sutton Coldfield. Not sure if she'd travel as far as you but her youtube vids are worth a look."
Since I don't need to use kennels it isn't relevant.
And just because Your dog was that way, doesn't mean all are.
If you have nothing nice to say then it might be better not to keep arguing about who knows their animals best. |
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"Anybody who's read into dog psychology will know there's nothing wrong with putting a dog into decent kennels.
Anybody who has hang-ups about it is being a bit silly.
Not true. My dog gets traumatised by a kennel environment. She just cannot cope.
Why do you think alternatives are so prevalent these days!
Google the female dog whisperer. She's a Canadian based in Sutton Coldfield. Not sure if she'd travel as far as you but her youtube vids are worth a look.
Since I don't need to use kennels it isn't relevant.
And just because Your dog was that way, doesn't mean all are.
If you have nothing nice to say then it might be better not to keep arguing about who knows their animals best."
^ This |
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"Shade 10 ...I take it you dont have a dog
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Incorrect. I've had dogs for most of my life. I've only had one that was any bother though, my first one...which is obviously down to the fact that I was an inexperienced owner. Her issues were down to me and how I handled her, not the dog. This is something that a few people on this thread need to take on board.
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"Shade 10 ...I take it you dont have a dog
Incorrect. I've had dogs for most of my life. I've only had one that was any bother though, my first one...which is obviously down to the fact that I was an inexperienced owner. Her issues were down to me and how I handled her, not the dog. This is something that a few people on this thread need to take on board.
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A dog is never " a bother "  |
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"Anybody who's read into dog psychology will know there's nothing wrong with putting a dog into decent kennels.
Anybody who has hang-ups about it is being a bit silly.
Not true. My dog gets traumatised by a kennel environment. She just cannot cope.
Why do you think alternatives are so prevalent these days!
Google the female dog whisperer. She's a Canadian based in Sutton Coldfield. Not sure if she'd travel as far as you but her youtube vids are worth a look.
Since I don't need to use kennels it isn't relevant.
And just because Your dog was that way, doesn't mean all are.
If you have nothing nice to say then it might be better not to keep arguing about who knows their animals best. ^ This "
I've noticed that with "the lounge" you're not really allowed to offer a different oponion on anything, you just have to agree with everyone else.
I put it to you both that you don't really know dogs like you think you do. You're dog owners for your own gratification and little else, you've not really learned about the animals at all, that is glaringly obvious. |
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Our dog is part of the family ... she lives with my daughter now as my daughter now has her own place ... and wanted to take her with her ..... they have a very close relationship ... some people are very close to their dogs... |
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"Our dog is part of the family ... she lives with my daughter now as my daughter now has her own place ... and wanted to take her with her ..... they have a very close relationship ... some people are very close to their dogs..."
As I am, I said before that I cried for days when our last one went. It felt like a family member had passed at the time. Most people make fundemental mistakes when it comes to owning a dog though and the most common one is that they forget it's a dog.
Dogs have no concept of time. They don't know if you've been out of the house for one hour or six. They do know when you're due home from work though if you work regular hours and that's because they sense that the scent that leave behind each day has dropped to a certain level. Therefore, they will start listening for car doors etc. After a certain amount of time.
Dogs have to be put in their place; letting it sleep in your bed as the thread starter does is a massive no no. Aside from the hygiene risks, they should never be allowed to think they are equal enough to share your bed. As much as it's loved, it's a dog not a person.
When I walk in the house I don't acknowledge my dog. It's another mistake people make. The dog needs to know that he's done nothing special by being at home, either alone or otherwise. I make sure I spend a minute or 2 (that's all it takes) doing something else before I acknowledge him. If we go shopping for instance, we ignore him until we've put the shopping away. He's not the most important thing in the house...well we all know he is really but he's not allowed to know that.
I know people take offence when they're told they don't know how to treat a dog but quite simply, they don't.
If you know of a good kennel to leave your dog, it will be fine.
If you let it share your bed then he's most probably going to suffer from separation anxiety...and you're going up sharing your bed with things that you'd normally never invite in there in a million years!
So if people want to accuse me of not knowing how to own a dog then crack on, or read up...me, I'm going to take my boy out. |
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"Our dog is part of the family ... she lives with my daughter now as my daughter now has her own place ... and wanted to take her with her ..... they have a very close relationship ... some people are very close to their dogs...
As I am, I said before that I cried for days when our last one went. It felt like a family member had passed at the time. Most people make fundemental mistakes when it comes to owning a dog though and the most common one is that they forget it's a dog.
Dogs have no concept of time. They don't know if you've been out of the house for one hour or six. They do know when you're due home from work though if you work regular hours and that's because they sense that the scent that leave behind each day has dropped to a certain level. Therefore, they will start listening for car doors etc. After a certain amount of time.
Dogs have to be put in their place; letting it sleep in your bed as the thread starter does is a massive no no. Aside from the hygiene risks, they should never be allowed to think they are equal enough to share your bed. As much as it's loved, it's a dog not a person.
When I walk in the house I don't acknowledge my dog. It's another mistake people make. The dog needs to know that he's done nothing special by being at home, either alone or otherwise. I make sure I spend a minute or 2 (that's all it takes) doing something else before I acknowledge him. If we go shopping for instance, we ignore him until we've put the shopping away. He's not the most important thing in the house...well we all know he is really but he's not allowed to know that.
I know people take offence when they're told they don't know how to treat a dog but quite simply, they don't.
If you know of a good kennel to leave your dog, it will be fine.
If you let it share your bed then he's most probably going to suffer from separation anxiety...and you're going up sharing your bed with things that you'd normally never invite in there in a million years!
So if people want to accuse me of not knowing how to own a dog then crack on, or read up...me, I'm going to take my boy out."
Please don't own any more dogs.
They deserve better. |
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"Our dog is part of the family ... she lives with my daughter now as my daughter now has her own place ... and wanted to take her with her ..... they have a very close relationship ... some people are very close to their dogs...
As I am, I said before that I cried for days when our last one went. It felt like a family member had passed at the time. Most people make fundemental mistakes when it comes to owning a dog though and the most common one is that they forget it's a dog.
Dogs have no concept of time. They don't know if you've been out of the house for one hour or six. They do know when you're due home from work though if you work regular hours and that's because they sense that the scent that leave behind each day has dropped to a certain level. Therefore, they will start listening for car doors etc. After a certain amount of time.
Dogs have to be put in their place; letting it sleep in your bed as the thread starter does is a massive no no. Aside from the hygiene risks, they should never be allowed to think they are equal enough to share your bed. As much as it's loved, it's a dog not a person.
When I walk in the house I don't acknowledge my dog. It's another mistake people make. The dog needs to know that he's done nothing special by being at home, either alone or otherwise. I make sure I spend a minute or 2 (that's all it takes) doing something else before I acknowledge him. If we go shopping for instance, we ignore him until we've put the shopping away. He's not the most important thing in the house...well we all know he is really but he's not allowed to know that.
I know people take offence when they're told they don't know how to treat a dog but quite simply, they don't.
If you know of a good kennel to leave your dog, it will be fine.
If you let it share your bed then he's most probably going to suffer from separation anxiety...and you're going up sharing your bed with things that you'd normally never invite in there in a million years!
So if people want to accuse me of not knowing how to own a dog then crack on, or read up...me, I'm going to take my boy out.
Please don't own any more dogs.
They deserve better."
Until a bad car crash last year, I was an animal behaviourist... dogs don’t need to be “put in their place”, this idea comes from an incredibly flawed theory, plus the popularisation of dog training tv programmes.
Separation anxiety categorically does not start with him sharing your bed. Typically it starts with a pup (usually 8 weeks) being left for longer than they can cope with, hence they cling to you when you’re around and panic when you’re gone. |
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"Our dog is part of the family ... she lives with my daughter now as my daughter now has her own place ... and wanted to take her with her ..... they have a very close relationship ... some people are very close to their dogs...
As I am, I said before that I cried for days when our last one went. It felt like a family member had passed at the time. Most people make fundemental mistakes when it comes to owning a dog though and the most common one is that they forget it's a dog.
Dogs have no concept of time. They don't know if you've been out of the house for one hour or six. They do know when you're due home from work though if you work regular hours and that's because they sense that the scent that leave behind each day has dropped to a certain level. Therefore, they will start listening for car doors etc. After a certain amount of time.
Dogs have to be put in their place; letting it sleep in your bed as the thread starter does is a massive no no. Aside from the hygiene risks, they should never be allowed to think they are equal enough to share your bed. As much as it's loved, it's a dog not a person.
When I walk in the house I don't acknowledge my dog. It's another mistake people make. The dog needs to know that he's done nothing special by being at home, either alone or otherwise. I make sure I spend a minute or 2 (that's all it takes) doing something else before I acknowledge him. If we go shopping for instance, we ignore him until we've put the shopping away. He's not the most important thing in the house...well we all know he is really but he's not allowed to know that.
I know people take offence when they're told they don't know how to treat a dog but quite simply, they don't.
If you know of a good kennel to leave your dog, it will be fine.
If you let it share your bed then he's most probably going to suffer from separation anxiety...and you're going up sharing your bed with things that you'd normally never invite in there in a million years!
So if people want to accuse me of not knowing how to own a dog then crack on, or read up...me, I'm going to take my boy out.
Please don't own any more dogs.
They deserve better.
Until a bad car crash last year, I was an animal behaviourist... dogs don’t need to be “put in their place”, this idea comes from an incredibly flawed theory, plus the popularisation of dog training tv programmes.
Separation anxiety categorically does not start with him sharing your bed. Typically it starts with a pup (usually 8 weeks) being left for longer than they can cope with, hence they cling to you when you’re around and panic when you’re gone. "
There should be laws stopping people leaving an 8 week old pup. Anyone who does that is asking for trouble. That's around the minimum recommended age for leaving the mother isn't it? |
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"Our dog is part of the family ... she lives with my daughter now as my daughter now has her own place ... and wanted to take her with her ..... they have a very close relationship ... some people are very close to their dogs...
As I am, I said before that I cried for days when our last one went. It felt like a family member had passed at the time. Most people make fundemental mistakes when it comes to owning a dog though and the most common one is that they forget it's a dog.
Dogs have no concept of time. They don't know if you've been out of the house for one hour or six. They do know when you're due home from work though if you work regular hours and that's because they sense that the scent that leave behind each day has dropped to a certain level. Therefore, they will start listening for car doors etc. After a certain amount of time.
Dogs have to be put in their place; letting it sleep in your bed as the thread starter does is a massive no no. Aside from the hygiene risks, they should never be allowed to think they are equal enough to share your bed. As much as it's loved, it's a dog not a person.
When I walk in the house I don't acknowledge my dog. It's another mistake people make. The dog needs to know that he's done nothing special by being at home, either alone or otherwise. I make sure I spend a minute or 2 (that's all it takes) doing something else before I acknowledge him. If we go shopping for instance, we ignore him until we've put the shopping away. He's not the most important thing in the house...well we all know he is really but he's not allowed to know that.
I know people take offence when they're told they don't know how to treat a dog but quite simply, they don't.
If you know of a good kennel to leave your dog, it will be fine.
If you let it share your bed then he's most probably going to suffer from separation anxiety...and you're going up sharing your bed with things that you'd normally never invite in there in a million years!
So if people want to accuse me of not knowing how to own a dog then crack on, or read up...me, I'm going to take my boy out.
Please don't own any more dogs.
They deserve better."
So that's what people who have nothing to say sound like? |
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"Anybody who's read into dog psychology will know there's nothing wrong with putting a dog into decent kennels.
Anybody who has hang-ups about it is being a bit silly.
Not true. My dog gets traumatised by a kennel environment. She just cannot cope.
Why do you think alternatives are so prevalent these days!
Google the female dog whisperer. She's a Canadian based in Sutton Coldfield. Not sure if she'd travel as far as you but her youtube vids are worth a look.
Since I don't need to use kennels it isn't relevant.
And just because Your dog was that way, doesn't mean all are.
If you have nothing nice to say then it might be better not to keep arguing about who knows their animals best. ^ This
I've noticed that with "the lounge" you're not really allowed to offer a different oponion on anything, you just have to agree with everyone else.
I put it to you both that you don't really know dogs like you think you do. You're dog owners for your own gratification and little else, you've not really learned about the animals at all, that is glaringly obvious."
I worked with many animals including dogs for many years. And owned them.
I think you are entitled to your opinion. You just don't voice it in a pleasant way.
My dog does not subscribe to your method. I am glad that she belongs to me rather than you. |
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"Our dog is part of the family ... she lives with my daughter now as my daughter now has her own place ... and wanted to take her with her ..... they have a very close relationship ... some people are very close to their dogs...
As I am, I said before that I cried for days when our last one went. It felt like a family member had passed at the time. Most people make fundemental mistakes when it comes to owning a dog though and the most common one is that they forget it's a dog.
Dogs have no concept of time. They don't know if you've been out of the house for one hour or six. They do know when you're due home from work though if you work regular hours and that's because they sense that the scent that leave behind each day has dropped to a certain level. Therefore, they will start listening for car doors etc. After a certain amount of time.
Dogs have to be put in their place; letting it sleep in your bed as the thread starter does is a massive no no. Aside from the hygiene risks, they should never be allowed to think they are equal enough to share your bed. As much as it's loved, it's a dog not a person.
When I walk in the house I don't acknowledge my dog. It's another mistake people make. The dog needs to know that he's done nothing special by being at home, either alone or otherwise. I make sure I spend a minute or 2 (that's all it takes) doing something else before I acknowledge him. If we go shopping for instance, we ignore him until we've put the shopping away. He's not the most important thing in the house...well we all know he is really but he's not allowed to know that.
I know people take offence when they're told they don't know how to treat a dog but quite simply, they don't.
If you know of a good kennel to leave your dog, it will be fine.
If you let it share your bed then he's most probably going to suffer from separation anxiety...and you're going up sharing your bed with things that you'd normally never invite in there in a million years!
So if people want to accuse me of not knowing how to own a dog then crack on, or read up...me, I'm going to take my boy out.
Please don't own any more dogs.
They deserve better.
So that's what people who have nothing to say sound like? "
Oh I have a lot to say, just hard to know where to begin.
Your telling people that their dogs who they cherish and love more than anything that their dog would forget all about them in 24 hours...well that's BS for starters.
I only have to say my mum's home today (when I'm looking after my mum's dog when she's away) and he jumps up runs around like a Looney and waits at the door.
Your telling people to not ackowledge their dogs when you come home from somewhere and they are excited to greet you.
Sorry but think your just wrong in what you are saying. |
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Bloody hell
Some strange replies on here
If I had a dog there is no way I would ignore him whenever I entered the house
My dog would be part of my family and I certainly wouldn’t ignore my family
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"Dogs shouldn't jump all over you when you get home. Greeting you is one thing, being out of control is something else."
I've read this thread all day, contributed earlier. As your knowledge clearly exceeds all others I thought twice before responding.
I can't decide if your just trolling or if you you think there is only one way to care for dogs....your way!
Whichever, it's simple many others don't agree with you. I will still defend your right to post whatever you want. But perhaps you may consider the proposition that yours is not the only way; and those who love their dogs or other pets may know more than you about what is best for their own animals... |
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"Bloody hell
Some strange replies on here
If I had a dog there is no way I would ignore him whenever I entered the house
My dog would be part of my family and I certainly wouldn’t ignore my family
Xxx"
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"Bloody hell
Some strange replies on here
If I had a dog there is no way I would ignore him whenever I entered the house
My dog would be part of my family and I certainly wouldn’t ignore my family
Xxx"
Exactly
If I come back from the shops...first thing I do is put bags on the table and get on the floor with my dog and have a lil play around with him...then I'll take out a treat I always buy him when I go shops like a big chew bone...I give him that which he loves whilst I then put shopping away.
My dog is the bigger priority than putting shopping away.
Even if it's not shopping...if I've been out for an hour or two as soon as I come home I'm just as excited to see him as he is me...there's no way I could just ignore him..not even for a second.
I want him to know I've missed him.
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"Dogs shouldn't jump all over you when you get home. Greeting you is one thing, being out of control is something else.
I've read this thread all day, contributed earlier. As your knowledge clearly exceeds all others I thought twice before responding.
I can't decide if your just trolling or if you you think there is only one way to care for dogs....your way!
Whichever, it's simple many others don't agree with you. I will still defend your right to post whatever you want. But perhaps you may consider the proposition that yours is not the only way; and those who love their dogs or other pets may know more than you about what is best for their own animals..."
Great reply, not trolling but maybe not taking enough time to reply properly.
I kinda took the assumtion that we were talking about dogs with issues. If the dog is happy with his lot then that's all well and good...I guess. My dog used to get over-excited when any of use came home which we didn't like so we put a stop to it. We've carried on treating him that way to a certain extent. He also gets lots of love, attention and walks in all weather of course. |
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Wow iv read some bollocks in my time and this has topped them all! I got my pup when he was 12 weeks old, he had desperation anxiety from day 1 so please enlighten me as to why? He doesn’t sleep in the beds, in fact he’s not allowed in the bedrooms! I went to vets and behaviourists to help him, did everything I possibly could and guess what??? He’s still has it!! Do you have children? Say you left someone to look after your 2 year old for the day while you went out, you come home and your child runs up to you arms out saying daddy, do you ignore them??? My dog is very bouncy and I will greet him straight away but make him sit and be calm before I actually fuss him!! You sir talk out of your arse |
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Our dog recently had to have surgery and when he came home he wouldn’t/couldn’t sleep unless I held his paw. He certainly needed that bond and no one else could do it. Hate to think what he’d be like in kennels ! |
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"Our dog recently had to have surgery and when he came home he wouldn’t/couldn’t sleep unless I held his paw. He certainly needed that bond and no one else could do it. Hate to think what he’d be like in kennels !"
I would never put him in kennels despite what certain so called " experts " Say |
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People have dogs for different reasons and those reasons eventually create the character and traits that dog will display . Then there’s the breed of the dog that plays a massive part in its nature . But one thing for sure the majority of dog behavioural traits are down to a loving home or a neglectful one . |
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Any animal's behaviour is largely a product of it's environment, and every time you interact with an animal you are training it - it is learning, for good or bad, by everything you do.
There is a lot of anthropomorphism that is not helpful to the animal, and actually makes it more vulnerable to stress. Working dogs may be kept under very disciplined conditions but have very happy lives, the way we treat some family pets can make them overly dependant on us. I'm not siding with one side or the other, just saying both are valid.
I have kept various animals both ways, but we have to take responsibility for the creatures we create, and to my mind we have to see them for who they really are too. If you connect with an anthropomorphic idea of your animal, you are not connecting with it's true spirit. |
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"Wow iv read some bollocks in my time and this has topped them all! I got my pup when he was 12 weeks old, he had desperation anxiety from day 1 so please enlighten me as to why? He doesn’t sleep in the beds, in fact he’s not allowed in the bedrooms! I went to vets and behaviourists to help him, did everything I possibly could and guess what??? He’s still has it!! Do you have children? Say you left someone to look after your 2 year old for the day while you went out, you come home and your child runs up to you arms out saying daddy, do you ignore them??? My dog is very bouncy and I will greet him straight away but make him sit and be calm before I actually fuss him!! You sir talk out of your arse "
No you're right, having dogs is just the same as having children
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"Wow iv read some bollocks in my time and this has topped them all! I got my pup when he was 12 weeks old, he had desperation anxiety from day 1 so please enlighten me as to why? He doesn’t sleep in the beds, in fact he’s not allowed in the bedrooms! I went to vets and behaviourists to help him, did everything I possibly could and guess what??? He’s still has it!! Do you have children? Say you left someone to look after your 2 year old for the day while you went out, you come home and your child runs up to you arms out saying daddy, do you ignore them??? My dog is very bouncy and I will greet him straight away but make him sit and be calm before I actually fuss him!! You sir talk out of your arse
No you're right, having dogs is just the same as having children
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In many ways it is, I have 2 kids and my puppy, he is a family pet, he is part of my family but knows he is bottom of the pack! |
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"Wow iv read some bollocks in my time and this has topped them all! I got my pup when he was 12 weeks old, he had desperation anxiety from day 1 so please enlighten me as to why? He doesn’t sleep in the beds, in fact he’s not allowed in the bedrooms! I went to vets and behaviourists to help him, did everything I possibly could and guess what??? He’s still has it!! Do you have children? Say you left someone to look after your 2 year old for the day while you went out, you come home and your child runs up to you arms out saying daddy, do you ignore them??? My dog is very bouncy and I will greet him straight away but make him sit and be calm before I actually fuss him!! You sir talk out of your arse
No you're right, having dogs is just the same as having children
In many ways it is, I have 2 kids and my puppy, he is a family pet, he is part of my family but knows he is bottom of the pack! "
That's good. I do worry about his safety though, only you was a bit aggresive before. |
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"Wow iv read some bollocks in my time and this has topped them all! I got my pup when he was 12 weeks old, he had desperation anxiety from day 1 so please enlighten me as to why? He doesn’t sleep in the beds, in fact he’s not allowed in the bedrooms! I went to vets and behaviourists to help him, did everything I possibly could and guess what??? He’s still has it!! Do you have children? Say you left someone to look after your 2 year old for the day while you went out, you come home and your child runs up to you arms out saying daddy, do you ignore them??? My dog is very bouncy and I will greet him straight away but make him sit and be calm before I actually fuss him!! You sir talk out of your arse
No you're right, having dogs is just the same as having children
In many ways it is, I have 2 kids and my puppy, he is a family pet, he is part of my family but knows he is bottom of the pack!
That's good. I do worry about his safety though, only you was a bit aggresive before. "
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OP do you have a guide dogs centre near you? You could ask them for advice.
We use boarders for the guide dogs where the dog goes to the home of the boarder, All boarders and homes are fully vetted.
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