Dogs and working

_Andy_

lostinrates wrote: »

I get inundated with people wanting to pet my grey dogdog, but she is somewhat aloof and hates being approached. I am told without fail everytime we go out, that she is beautiful.

She looks like my one - same colour. And I get the same comments about her!

moomin5

Good luck with the doggy hunt and don't get disheartened if a rescue doesn't home to workers, as lots about & all have different polices.

My OH was a bit unsure about greyhounds until i took him along to meet some and they worked their magic. We went on to adopt 2 while working full-time and i could pop home during my lunch hour to take them out so the breed rescue where happy to adopt to us. I'm home more nowadays and they still spend most of the day asleep. Mine don't need much walking to keep them content, but do enjoy a long walk too (well unless its raining). Personalites vary some dogs are more outgoing & friendly than others, Hattie and Hector both liked to get fuss off strangers, Throp is more reserved. It is a bonus with adult dogs that you can select what that suits you best.

YORKSHIRELASS

rev229 wrote: »

We plan to visit a rescue on Saturday. we will see what is suited to our family and what sort of home individual dogs need. Just window shopping at the moment!!

This is a really sensible approach. We did this and eventually adopted a Jack Russell cross who had been neglected and ended up as a stray. The Rescue said he would never cope with being left on his own too much and this fitted well with us because I work from home.

Good luck, hope you find a lovely dog who needs a good home!

Pupnik

I would recommend against a labrador, especially a young one. Why does he want one? They need a lot of exercise and mental stimulation, not good dogs to be cooped up even if it is just one day a week. I'd say the same about a lot of active breeds like pasture and gun dogs.

A greyhound is a nice option, and if he doesnt like them there are often greyhound mixes and lurchers which have a different look about them, although he might change his mind if he got to know a greyhound.

If you have an enclosed garden you could get a smaller dog which can use a catflap. Even though my parents work from home when they do both go out for the day the terriers are fine because they can let themselves in and out all day to go and do their business or sniff about. They even had a springer spaniel who was able to squish herself through the catflap!

Otherwise perhaps a pair of older dogs might be suitable? You often see pairs come up for adoption when their owners die or get rid of them for whatever reason, then they have some company.

rev229

We have decided to wait! I don't want a young dog would prefer an older dog. Considering DH didn't ever want a dog I am surprised that he is the one despearte to have another.I don't mind either way. I do miss walking the dog but may be glad when the winter gets hold! although our last dog was walked 2-3 times a day whatever the weather. She never really liked the 4.45am walk and would have to be dragged out of bed! It was like she was doing me a favour coming out with me at that time!!

markelock

We just re-homed another dog (staffie x) and whilst I predomnantly now work from home, I made it clear to the home in advance that I felt that having a home where the dogs get at least some attention, warmth and love, had to beat kennels.

They agreed. (and didn't charge anywhere the £150 "donation" figures), let me take him home to meet my current dog, and see how he behaved in a more relaxed environment, whether he could keep up the act!)

They called twice afterwards to check everything was ok (not including the home visit in advance, and our several trips to the centre)

So now he has a nice soft bed upstairs, and a nice soft bed downstairs, chicken dinners and walks on tap.

I remember having conversations when I got my first rescue dog in 2001, still going strong, (from a grim "place"), RSPCA don't want to know, but they're missing the point imho.