judge2010 196 Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 As title reads. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
watchman 256 Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) if i couldnt keep it myself for whatever reason i wouldnt have one,although there may well be circumstances others need to do so just wouldnt suit me Edited July 19, 2011 by watchman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,174 Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 No way, not ever. There's too much responsibility on the person who owns the kennels if something goes wrong. And how do you judge if that person is really capable of looking after your dog? OK, if you have a lot of experience, and you're between homes/marriage break up so its just a temporary situation and a trusted friend offers to help out by looking after the dogs, but otherwise no. Also, the whole thing about owning a dog, especially a working dog, is the bond you build between you. You can't do that very well if you don't have the dog in your own place. Just thought of another scenario: you are working silly long hours and someone who is home a lot more offers to help out: once again, would have to be a very trusted friend. I can count on the fingers of one hand the people I would allow to look after my dogs for a couple of days: any longer and I'd be pining, let alone my dogs! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob190364 2,594 Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 While we're on the subject, what do people do with their dogs when they go on holiday? I had a right ball ache when I was going because my dad has two dogs and also has my sisters lurcher when she's at work. I told him if it's been dry for a long time don't take the two lurchers out together and let them off cos they'll knacker up their feet on the hard ground but I know he'd ignore me and do it anyway. Luckily last time I went it was peeing it down in the UK but I don't really have anyone else I'd trust her with. What do people do? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
craigyboy 1,274 Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) While we're on the subject, what do people do with their dogs when they go on holiday? I had a right ball ache when I was going because my dad has two dogs and also has my sisters lurcher when she's at work. I told him if it's been dry for a long time don't take the two lurchers out together and let them off cos they'll knacker up their feet on the hard ground but I know he'd ignore me and do it anyway. Luckily last time I went it was peeing it down in the UK but I don't really have anyone else I'd trust her with. What do people do? i just leave them here as normal,the only difference for them is my mate sees to em instead of me Edited July 19, 2011 by craigyboy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 not a chance mate,last time i left a dog at someone elses kennel,it was torn to bits in a kennel fight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CarraghsGem 92 Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 if i go away for a few days i leave the pups, the potlicker and the collie at my mums and bring the patts with me as my auld lady is afraid they will kill all her potlickers and pet cats (they probably would though ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Terrier man 38 Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Well your not keeping them but only have them at other peoples kennels....Pointless unless its for a short space of time while your own kennels ar being set up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jo54 255 Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 got one of mine at a mates for a few weeks as iam on crutches cant get him cleaned out walked ect but wouldnt leave him with just any one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
judge2010 196 Posted July 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 reason I ask is i'm off to cardiff for 8weeks in september for work and moneys to good to turn down so some one i know said they will kennel my bullX for the time i'm there. Bit of a dilema really. Thanks for no stupid comments. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,174 Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 The things to ask yourself are: do you trust this person with your life? Do they look after their own dogs in a way you think is correct? Are their dogs OK with other dogs? Does this person understand the implications of looking after someone else's dog: for example: are they going to keep it fit, let it off lead (can be dodgy if the dog doesn't know them at all)and very importantly: are they in a stable situation themselves? Or is there a possibility the person's situation could go tits up leaving you in one place and your dog left unattended/sold/given away (it has happened!!!)miles away from you? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
judge2010 196 Posted July 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 The things to ask yourself are: do you trust this person with your life? Do they look after their own dogs in a way you think is correct? Are their dogs OK with other dogs? Does this person understand the implications of looking after someone else's dog: for example: are they going to keep it fit, let it off lead (can be dodgy if the dog doesn't know them at all)and very importantly: are they in a stable situation themselves? Or is there a possibility the person's situation could go tits up leaving you in one place and your dog left unattended/sold/given away (it has happened!!!)miles away from you? He's a sound lad, lives about 20mins away from my mums. Still got time to think about it anyway. Cheers for the replies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 31,499 Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Well your not keeping them but only have them at other peoples kennels....Pointless unless its for a short space of time while your own kennels ar being set up. Thats all well and good but some folk dont have any option......for some folk simply being around dogs and continuing to have a foot in the door means other people owning their dogs.........not everyone has the luxury of being a hardcore 24/7 365 day a year dog owning huntsman.....some people just have to take what they can get it dont make them any less into dogs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twobob 1,518 Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 Would have to be some one i had known a long time ,and as for holiday take em with me loads of pet friendly cottages all over the country Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevin from bristol 95 Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 find someone with a kennel and a spare room in cardiff lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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