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Post by nettyseamus66 on Aug 16, 2008 9:04:19 GMT -5
I decided that I would find a part time job as I havent worked since having my son ( who is five this year). Found a decent job, sent in the application form, got numeracy tests etc on Weds 20th August. Now its dawned on me I cant go back to work because of 'my boy' Seamus! ;D I dont have anyone to let him out during the day, so sadly I cant return to work. 8-)My other 2 dogs are fine to be left but Im afraid Seamus would suffer from anxiety seperation and probably pee and poop in the house and destroy doors etc.  Has anyone else had to forfeit going back to work for their dogs? Annette |
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Post by sharron on Aug 16, 2008 9:09:01 GMT -5
How long are you hours Annette?.
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Post by nettyseamus66 on Aug 16, 2008 9:14:47 GMT -5
Bear with me........they would be 10am to 2pm BUT I have to do the school run in the morning and at night!
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Post by sharron on Aug 16, 2008 9:23:48 GMT -5
i work 9.30 2.30. Is it pos to walk before and after. Just to wear him out before you go.
Is there a neighbor or friend that can came around every now and then to see if he is OK. I know that when we first had Zeb my mil had to came around at 12 to see him but he did after a few weeks now that i was coming back.
It just seams a shame to give up the idea of work.
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Post by nettyseamus66 on Aug 16, 2008 9:43:37 GMT -5
Im just worried about the time frame as I want to leave him as little time as possible. Unfortunately my one neighbour who could help is elderly and wouldnt be able to 'cope' with him! Maybe I could negotiate start and finish times with the employer? Thanks for letting me 'throw 'this subject around!  Annette |
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Post by whiskydry on Aug 17, 2008 3:34:35 GMT -5
Could you not get him a crate?
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Post by lurcherlot on Aug 17, 2008 4:33:06 GMT -5
Or employ a dog sitter/walker?
Or try and build Seamus up gradually to being left?
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Post by nettyseamus66 on Aug 17, 2008 10:15:44 GMT -5
He has a crate and the longest ive left him during the day is about 3 hours. He sleeps in his crate during the night.
Its just I feel cruel to leave him again during the day (I know ,I know im dead soppy!) ;D
Annette
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Post by Alisa Bee on Aug 19, 2008 13:05:22 GMT -5
Since being on my own I've only ever taken on part time work or homework, or both. It isn't just the dogs that get SA! They matter more to me than luxuries etc.
It may be worth talking to any employers about your worries, some may be sympathetic. If that doesn't work and you can afford not to work just yet, there may well be others out there that are!
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Post by Jane and Sara on Aug 28, 2008 2:48:30 GMT -5
Hi Annette
Not quite the same problem - but last year I found myself living on my own and was worried about leaving my greyhound when I went to work (although I came home briefly at lunchtime). So I got another greyhound to keep her company and have now decided to work part-time - a decision I probably would not have made if it had not been for the dogs. And having made that decision I now have three greyhounds! They are all happy left for a couple of hours - I have yet to see how they get on when I have to leave them a bit longer - keep your fingers crossed - I can't afford to give up work altogether!
Jane
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Post by houndhomage on Aug 31, 2008 15:51:48 GMT -5
I asked dog owning mum on the school run one morning if she knew of a reliable dog walker. She put me in touch with a couple mums who dog walk during the school day for an hour or so. This was great, as I could just hand over my dogs at the school gate or just leave them at home to be picked up when she was free. I didn't feel like I had to ask favours from my folks or neighbours. I aslo found out that a few mums were walking oneanothers dogs, a bit like a baby sitting circle.
I really hope you'll find a solution and good luck with the new job!
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