"gonefishiing" wrote in message
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hey i thought the dog thing was a different thread?

speaking of dogs: my daughter lives with me 1/2 time and is hell bent on
getting a dog (13 yo)
found/ keep finding post-its with words related to dogs on them
in the cupboards, on the windows, in the refrig. etc.

you seem to have some knowledge of dogs so here goes:
any idea what kind of dog i can get that can feed itself, go for a walk, and
be left in charge of the office for say a week at a time?

A cat. A week is a long time - we leave our cats for 3-4 days. Longer than
that we have a friend or neighbor drop by just to make sure they didn't lock
themselves in a closet.

If we go sailing for more than about 4 days they come with us.

The dog, however, can't be left unattended for more than 8 hours, and even
that's a stretch.


one that is protective of place and can do something about it would help
keep in mind, it needs to be an urban kind of dog (whatever that means)
space ain't an issue--i live/work in a loft--figure it can get its exercise
by running the length of this place
if it likes the water and goes sailing all the better.

how about a dog rental program for a month at a time?


Find a neighbor with a dog that travels and needs a dog-sitter.

the cat just died a couple of months ago.
i suspect from boredom reading all the poltical posts:
hence "a dog"


"Jeff Morris" wrote in message
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"gonefishiing" wrote in message
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A cat. A week is a long time - we leave our cats for 3-4 days. Longer
than
that we have a friend or neighbor drop by just to make sure they didn't
lock
themselves in a closet.

If we go sailing for more than about 4 days they come with us.

The dog, however, can't be left unattended for more than 8 hours, and even
that's a stretch.


one that is protective of place and can do something about it would help
keep in mind, it needs to be an urban kind of dog (whatever that means)
space ain't an issue--i live/work in a loft--figure it can get its
exercise
by running the length of this place
if it likes the water and goes sailing all the better.

how about a dog rental program for a month at a time?


Find a neighbor with a dog that travels and needs a dog-sitter.

"gonefishiing" wrote:
speaking of dogs: my daughter lives with me 1/2 time and is hell bent on
getting a dog (13 yo)

That's better than a pony.

Volunteer together at the local animal shelter. She'll get a chance to
spend time with (and help) puppies & kittens and also learn something
about responsibility.

you seem to have some knowledge of dogs so here goes:
any idea what kind of dog i can get that can feed itself, go for a walk, and
be left in charge of the office for say a week at a time?


Jeff Morris wrote:
A cat. A week is a long time - we leave our cats for 3-4 days. Longer than
that we have a friend or neighbor drop by just to make sure they didn't lock
themselves in a closet.

If we go sailing for more than about 4 days they come with us.

The dog, however, can't be left unattended for more than 8 hours, and even
that's a stretch.

Dogs are not built for staying by themselves. Dogs have a very deep
seated psychological need to be part of a pack. People are (fortunately
for dogs) a good substitute. Cats can be a substitute as well.

DSK

another good idea
thanks
gf.


Volunteer together at the local animal shelter. She'll get a chance to
spend time with (and help) puppies & kittens and also learn something
about responsibility.