numptynoelle
Well-Known Member
So...Im having an argument with OH about this and I could do with some objective opinions, here goes!
Weve had Jilly for 2 years now (she was a rescue case think shes about 4) and as we both work, Jilly comes to work with me.
I work about 10 miles out of town so our normal routine is: 1hr walk in the woods behind my office first thing (8am-9am), then another hour rampaging in the woods at lunchtime (usually in the river too ruddy Spangle!), a quick pee at about 3pm then a half hour more sedate walk in the park in the evening. While Im at work she sleeps in the car its under trees with 5 other dog-filled cars. Ive got a tailgate lock so the boot is propped open at all times (its a secure carpark!) and although I dont particularly like the idea of her being in the car all day - she seems quite content in this routine and curls up in her bed. Its not an option to have her in the office or Id have her in like a shot!
OH has just changed jobs and so hes now going to be based a few streets away from our house. He wants to keep Jilly at home and hell walk her in the morning and at lunchtimes. Whilst shell have more room during the day, the places we walk at home are not particularly stimulating compared to what she gets now. Shed also have to be on a lead most of the time (unlike now).
Im also a bit worried in case OH cant get away, esp as Im 10 miles away and we dont have anyone else Id trust with my girl close by. If (on the very rare occasion) I cant walk her at lunchtime, one of my 5 colleagues (the other doggy cars) will always be able to take her and she loves the other dogs.
Were just going around in circles arguing about it both ways have downsides, but theyre quite evenly matched!
Anyone got any suggestions??
Weve had Jilly for 2 years now (she was a rescue case think shes about 4) and as we both work, Jilly comes to work with me.
I work about 10 miles out of town so our normal routine is: 1hr walk in the woods behind my office first thing (8am-9am), then another hour rampaging in the woods at lunchtime (usually in the river too ruddy Spangle!), a quick pee at about 3pm then a half hour more sedate walk in the park in the evening. While Im at work she sleeps in the car its under trees with 5 other dog-filled cars. Ive got a tailgate lock so the boot is propped open at all times (its a secure carpark!) and although I dont particularly like the idea of her being in the car all day - she seems quite content in this routine and curls up in her bed. Its not an option to have her in the office or Id have her in like a shot!
OH has just changed jobs and so hes now going to be based a few streets away from our house. He wants to keep Jilly at home and hell walk her in the morning and at lunchtimes. Whilst shell have more room during the day, the places we walk at home are not particularly stimulating compared to what she gets now. Shed also have to be on a lead most of the time (unlike now).
Im also a bit worried in case OH cant get away, esp as Im 10 miles away and we dont have anyone else Id trust with my girl close by. If (on the very rare occasion) I cant walk her at lunchtime, one of my 5 colleagues (the other doggy cars) will always be able to take her and she loves the other dogs.
Were just going around in circles arguing about it both ways have downsides, but theyre quite evenly matched!
Anyone got any suggestions??
