stefanie_jane Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Why be a dog walker or sitter if you are going to be so picky!! I just got a text from the dog sitter, who wouldn't let Shiloh stay at her house overnight, saying that she has been thinking of her and after doing husky research, she is not happy to even visit Shiloh in our home twice in the day when I'm at work. She feels she is not safe and she is a scary dog! What the hell!! She also said she researched huskies and they are not a breed she feels she can be responsible for or wants to look after. All Shiloh did was try and play with the other dogs, but what was she expecting from a 16 week old puppy. Maybe it's because she's bigger and when bigger dogs play, they can look "evil" ... Shiloh has played with next doors lab/springer cross and they both look vicious because they play rough, but then she should of considered this before agreeing to take on a bigger breed and a puppy. Obviously she just wants to stick to the little dogs who are simple and then she gets easy money for an easy day. So frustrated and stressed. Now I need to find someone to start on Monday! Which is impossible, as I've just found out after ringing all the people who cover our area. Absolutely no idea what we will do :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 sorry to hear this Stefanie. Aren't your parents still there to watch over Shiloh because of your night shifts? Can they walk her for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asslinn Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Omg what a silly woman >.< can't stand people that agree to do something then back out at the last minute, it's definitely not professional. Sorry I can't help. have you looked in thompson local, yellow pages etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefanie_jane Posted May 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 sorry to hear this Stefanie. Aren't your parents still there to watch over Shiloh because of your night shifts? Can they walk her for you? they left Wednesday morning, and they live nearly 2 hours. So they aren't really an option Omg what a silly woman >.< can't stand people that agree to do something then back out at the last minute, it's definitely not professional. Sorry I can't help. have you looked in thompson local, yellow pages etc? I never thought of the yellow pages! Thank you, I will have a look. And me either, I feel so let down. Because I can't just leave Shiloh at home with no visits all day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 How long does Shiloh needs to be crated without the twice-a-day visit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefanie_jane Posted May 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 she will be in the hallway, without a crate so she has a lot of space. But up to 12 hours, when my boyfriend is away, not so long when he is in the country. I only work 3 days a week, and sometimes weekends and nights, so it can be that when he is home, we won't need someone in some weeks because we will work opposites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 That has got to be one of the most bizarre things I've heard today! A dog walker who doesn't feel safe with dogs?! Clearly in the wrong vocation, lol. Good luck with your search, there must be someone near you who will prove to be more reliable. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Thats like being a child minder but only taking on kids with blond hair! Ridiculous not surprised you are annoyed. Hope you can find somewhere hun x Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 You say she's played with the neighbours dog, have u asked them if they could help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 That is a dog walker/sitter that really wanted to something else..but could not find a real job... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefanie_jane Posted May 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 You say she's played with the neighbours dog, have u asked them if they could help? they work all day, all week too. Their dog is taken to work with one of them. And yep, it's just ridiculous!! So far, I've had no luck with anyone all fully booked for the foreseeable future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingsolo Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Sorry youve had this trouble though I'm not sure id trust the silly woman. Hope you find a solution x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mylilhuskyboyICE Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Where do u live? nvm, was going to offer to help but just saw how far you are, sorry. Yellow pages should be helpful or try online ive found loads of dog walking sites on there before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefanie_jane Posted May 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 thanks everyone! Still trying! Text my boyfriend, who is in wales until tomorrow. He says to stop worrying (I am a big worrier!), but then he isn't the one who will be home alone for months at a time with a puppy who needs seeing in the day time!! I was going to find someone else after the problems I had with the night shifts, but I was going to use her until I found a replacement. But yea, I guess she is very unprofessional and in the wrong job! I live in Hampshire, spoken to a few a lovely people, but I'm out of their area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Do you have any friends who have older teenagers that would visit and let him out for a wee? Teens always want pocket money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefanie_jane Posted May 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Do you have any friends who have older teenagers that would visit and let him out for a wee? Teens always want pocket money Nope I'm in a new area and don't know too many people, and those I do know are at work and only have little kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mylilhuskyboyICE Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 You also want to be careful who your letting into your home, im sure you'll find someone ill try and find the website i was on before x http://www.dogwalkingnow.co.uk/jobs?gclid=CIvZkZqDnb4CFdMftAoduj0A7w try there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormchaser09 Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 have you tried the local vets as ours sometimes have ads in the waiting room. - or even as if they know of anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mylilhuskyboyICE Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 http://www.the-dogwalker.co.uk/ not sure if your areas there? http://www.localpetpeople.com/ goodluck x i just typed in dog walkers uk into google Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 I seriously can't believe this woman, after what you told me earlier in the week as well! I know you probably have but have you googled people in your area? There's a couple that we found on there in our immediate area (although as you know we decided it was cheaper to come home ourselves), I'm kicking myself we don't live closer so I could help you out chicken, this stress isn't fair on you or the lovely Shiloh. So cross with that stupid woman right now! Msg or text me if you need a rant C xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefanie_jane Posted May 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 You also want to be careful who your letting into your home, im sure you'll find someone ill try and find the website i was on before x http://www.dogwalkingnow.co.uk/jobs?gclid=CIvZkZqDnb4CFdMftAoduj0A7w try there? aww thank you! I'm going to check your links out now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mylilhuskyboyICE Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Goodluck! im SURE i saw hampshire on one of them x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefanie_jane Posted May 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 I seriously can't believe this woman, after what you told me earlier in the week as well! I know you probably have but have you googled people in your area? There's a couple that we found on there in our immediate area (although as you know we decided it was cheaper to come home ourselves), I'm kicking myself we don't live closer so I could help you out chicken, this stress isn't fair on you or the lovely Shiloh. So cross with that stupid woman right now! Msg or text me if you need a rant C xx I was in the middle of replying to your message when she text me!! then I started crying and couldn't finish typing haha I have called all the ones I found on a google search but they have no space at the moment. Aww thanks!! Definitely could do without the stress, especially now! Thanks again everyone, everyone here is so lovely and supportive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mylilhuskyboyICE Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 goodluck, atleast once you find a dog sitter, like a baby sitter you'll have them for a long time x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 it's more important to get you and Shiloh sorted, msg me whenever matey x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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