What about a young rescue (if you can find one that'll let you adopt with a young child. Maybe you could first foster to see how it goes first?
Do you have any other animals? What about a kitten so much easier
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Do you have any other animals? What about a kitten so much easier
None of the local rescues allow adoption if you have children under a certain age. I'm allergic to cats so that's a no.What about a young rescue (if you can find one that'll let you adopt with a young child. Maybe you could first foster to see how it goes first?
Do you have any other animals? What about a kitten so much easier
I thought that might be the case, I do know someone who fostered for the RSPCA and he had younger children (under 5). I was kinda surprised they let them foster with young children. Do you have any family or friends who have a dog you could look after maybe for a week or two whilst they are away? Least give you some kind of idea whether it would fit for you and also save your family/friend money on boarding for holidayNone of the local rescues allow adoption if you have children under a certain age. I'm allergic to cats so that's a no.
Not to be negative but it is a HUGE commitment.
After a 10 hour shift you need to come home and see to your child but the dog also needs lots of attention. Walked, fed etc. I imagine working long shifts and being on own with a child a dog will be stressful.
I work part time from home and I still get stressed BUT there is no other feeling than having a dog to love.
I agree with this. I have two dogs, with 2 adults (and 2 kids) at home and they are still a huge time drain.
Depending on age of the child, if they cant be left home alone youl be dragging them out every morning and evening no matter what the weather or temperature. Sometimes it's pissing down and freezing.
I love my dogs but I dont think I'll ever have one again after my two are no longer with us. They are a huge commitment, even things like going for a day out. You can take them but then need to eat outside or find restaurants / cafes which are dog friendly. Or if you go somewhere dogs aren't allowed you need to find someone who will look in on them and let them out to toilet etc.
Youl have people who will say its fine just leave your dog for 8 to 9 hours. Theyl just sleep but when theyre sleeping all night and dont have any company its such a huge amount of time to be alone with noone interacting with them.
Also cost, I have two dogs that require regular grooming and they are raw fed. When you factor in food, grooming, toys, treats, insurance, vet plans. Im about £250 per month.
What my dogs give me back is worth everything I have typed above. They are so loving and affectionate and they provide me so much joy. However I can share the workload with another adult.
I would suggest something like borrow my dog. Its free to join as a borrower and you could get a feel for caring for a dog without the commitment.
Dogs trust allowance adoption to families with children, there is an age filter on their website.
They do out of area adoption too - I'm 80 miles from the centre I got my pup from.
They do out of area adoption too - I'm 80 miles from the centre I got my pup from.
I was desperate for mine and thought I had a really good idea of how hard it would be - I was deluded. I cried almost daily for about three weeks and on occasion still think I can't cope. My life is really well suited to getting a dog too, very little commitment or other responsibilities, lots of time and decent household income.
I got a high energy, high intelligence breed. In hindsight I should've realised I'm not half as active as I thought I was and not half as commited to training as I thought I was. An older less active breed would've suited me much better.
I am putting the time into the training and the exercise but it's often more because it's a duty rather than because I want to do it.
Also of course I've never spent so much money.
I love mine and he makes me smile and laugh every day, but god I'd love to just get in bed at night when I wanted rather than run through bedtime routine and wander the garden in the dark in my dressing gown saying 'weewee'
There's a charity called spaniel aid. They just posted about not being able to take in any more dogs due to high demand. They also posted about fosters I had a look and it said no children under 8 so could be an option when your daughter is 8? It says usually foster for 6-8 weeks or longer sometimes. It does say about not leaving the dog for more than 4 hours but if your mum would also help hopefully that would be ok?
Hello !
Just a question looking for some advice -
looking at getting a pup next year and doing some research when taking the pup out for socialisation between vaccinations I understand it’s best to carry them etc for obvious reasons but what about if they need to do the toilet? Do we carry puppy pads ? Let them go on grass that’s available?
Just a question looking for some advice -
looking at getting a pup next year and doing some research when taking the pup out for socialisation between vaccinations I understand it’s best to carry them etc for obvious reasons but what about if they need to do the toilet? Do we carry puppy pads ? Let them go on grass that’s available?
How exciting for you. I tended to just walk to the end of the road and back so she could get used to outside noises and smells. So toilet was never an issue.
Probably a good age although in the future it might mean a lot of vet bills at the same time if they are old together and need medications? Maybe waiting a bit longer would hopefully mean they'd be at different stages (hopefully they'll both just be healthy and not need any obviously)
Joining the thread as I have a now 2 year old pug (Oct 25) so I'm full of advice.
I'm wishing for a baby but looks unlikely so a second pug seems my goal.for this year. I am just pug daft but have owned collies, greyhounds, the lot.
Does a second pug cause the other jealously? Especially male (1st) and a female (spayed 2nd)
I have done this before but with two males.
Any help please
I'm wishing for a baby but looks unlikely so a second pug seems my goal.for this year. I am just pug daft but have owned collies, greyhounds, the lot.
Does a second pug cause the other jealously? Especially male (1st) and a female (spayed 2nd)
I have done this before but with two males.
Any help please
My dad has had 2 but had female first then male, then another younger female when the first passed. Don’t recall any issues apart from around food but I think that comes as standard
I love pugs, great dogs.Yeah food will defo be an issue as he is very good orientated!My dad has had 2 but had female first then male, then another younger female when the first passed. Don’t recall any issues apart from around food but I think that comes as standard
Pugs are my fave breed so loyal and just the most adorable little things.
Had my puppy since 8 weeks 2 weeks after a major bereavement.he is now 1 and despite puppy class and 3 1 to 1 lessons.i feel useless with him.when off leadbelly will recall but as soon as placed on leather uses the lead as a tug of war toy.refuses to leave things.doesnt answer his name in the house most of time.
The only thing I've trained him 100percent on is toilet training.
Feel the worst dog owner.love him to pieces but I should never of got a dog during my grief as the training part I struggled to enforce for a easy life and now I'm paying for it
The only thing I've trained him 100percent on is toilet training.
Feel the worst dog owner.love him to pieces but I should never of got a dog during my grief as the training part I struggled to enforce for a easy life and now I'm paying for it
I don't have much advice, but please don't beat yourself up. There's a lot you can still turn round with a one year old. This is what a wise stranger once said to me anyway. A week after my baby came home I found out I had to have surgery and a course of chemo. So all my grand plans of being a perfect puppy mum went out the window too. OK I don't have the best trained hound, but she's certainly one of the best things in my life.Had my puppy since 8 weeks 2 weeks after a major bereavement.he is now 1 and despite puppy class and 3 1 to 1 lessons.i feel useless with him.when off leadbelly will recall but as soon as placed on leather uses the lead as a tug of war toy.refuses to leave things.doesnt answer his name in the house most of time.
The only thing I've trained him 100percent on is toilet training.
Feel the worst dog owner.love him to pieces but I should never of got a dog during my grief as the training part I struggled to enforce for a easy life and now I'm paying for it