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Originally Posted by shell820810  To be honest, I would prefer Toby stayed at home.
But they are quite persistant and will do their own thing. I know they wouldnt keep him in a pen etc. even if I asked.
But I just dont know how to say that he should stay at home without implying that they arent fit to look after him. They are just a lot more relaxed with their dogs than I am with Toby. Its a really awkward situation.
I am going to get another pup mid November, and I will keep it at home for a while cos it will be too small etc, so hopefully I can stop it then, but I am not comfortable waiting til then.
I think it would just look to them like I am overeacting - me who has had Toby for 4 months, or them who have had dogs for 25 - 30 years - I wonder who knows how to look after dogs better? |
What if you spun it in another direction? Making it so that its you and not them? Focusing on how you worry that taking care of Toby takes away from her reflexology work, and you'd feel better if he just stayed home for a while because you feel like you're taking advantage of them? You could also interject that since you're looking to get another puppy who'd have to stay at home for a while, it would be nice if Toby got used to being in the house alone. This way when you do get your puppy Toby is already comfortable and he won't have anxiety while you're gone with a new puppy in the house... and that you'd like it if the puppy "wasn't alone" as well.