If you have a full-time job, you (a) don't get a dog or (b) send that dog to doggie daycare. The worst is those "after" pics where people are mad at their dog for tearing up the upholstery. Don't get me wrong: I love dogs. But dogs are pack animals. Leaving them in a flat alone all day is abject cruelty.
God, so so many videos on the Internet of just completely untrained animals. When we had dogs, they were required to get up in the morning, have breakfast, pee and play, then stay in their beds til the door had closed cos we didn't want them underfoot while we were getting ready or stopping us getting out the door in an expedient manner.
Working from home means my furry coworker gets unlimited belly rubs, and I get zero performance reviews from HR. Productivity: questionable. Cuteness: maximum.
I used to try and distract my pup before going somewhere. Now, there are just many extra bonus things that make her assume I'm leaviNG FOREVER AND WILL NEVER COME BACK, JUST LIKE YESTERDAY
I work from home but my office is upstairs where my dog isn't allowed. We've got a gate at the bottom of the stairs and he's figured out if he shoves his nose through the bars on the latch side, he can jimmy the gate open using his nose like a prybar.
It can be problematic for cats as well. My boy would sit in front of the door howling for about an hour prior when I was to arrive back home. Getting two cats helps with kitties suffering from single cat syndrome.
Ever since the older dog died I have to take mine to work or to a work from home friend. He gets neurotic without being a companion to someone. Wish I could drop him off at a nursing home for doggie lap care. It would be a win win.
See if you could do something like that. Find a resident there and see if they can pet sit. You'll probably have more trouble getting the dog back out than you did getting him in there, before long.
FunkeymonkeyTTR
someone needs to post that do not unmute image
SystemERROR1
Tho I’m a cat person but it melt my heart.
FreeRangeToast
“human, but if you leave… if you leave human, i will be *alone*!”
trigaranus
If you have a full-time job, you (a) don't get a dog or (b) send that dog to doggie daycare. The worst is those "after" pics where people are mad at their dog for tearing up the upholstery. Don't get me wrong: I love dogs. But dogs are pack animals. Leaving them in a flat alone all day is abject cruelty.
Kevin50seven
Put down the phone and close the door with two hands. You are making this harder than it needs to be
Snausagebort
The pixels are gone
ebonyfaery
God, so so many videos on the Internet of just completely untrained animals. When we had dogs, they were required to get up in the morning, have breakfast, pee and play, then stay in their beds til the door had closed cos we didn't want them underfoot while we were getting ready or stopping us getting out the door in an expedient manner.
69BTsaker
I struggle with the same thing every morning with my guy.
yamamasyamaha
Even cuter than when this was posted the other day
soofunny
Working from home means my furry coworker gets unlimited belly rubs, and I get zero performance reviews from HR. Productivity: questionable. Cuteness: maximum.
taez555
UnattendedDeviant
Call in for a sick day again.
VictusVonGuyver
My cats just either try to trip me or try to get the attention so I don't leave.
mattymattymattmatt
Can you just not leave (sad eyes)
pfunk81
You can't be oot and aboot if I use my snoot!
Voygt
You know if you stop using your other hand to record everything you could both push the snoot and pull the door...
Zetor
Such a good drama boi.
awesalots
That settles it - you have to stay home
trumpypumpyinyourrumpy
We feed our dog before we leave. Keeps her busy
IncognitoPanda
Treats! My dog always gets a little gidy when I'm leaving, because she knows it means she gets a treat
BeardedWonder82
OmnesMundiLardum
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cfbshank36
Layinginbed
Give him/her a bone or Kong as distraction then slip out.
aflarge
I used to try and distract my pup before going somewhere. Now, there are just many extra bonus things that make her assume I'm leaviNG FOREVER AND WILL NEVER COME BACK, JUST LIKE YESTERDAY
FluffiestRhino
My dog is too smart for that. She caught on after about 4 days.
hamarpain3
Got confused because they sell energy drink called Kong here.
galmata
That's actually what they were referring to, dogs can't get enough of Kong energy drink.
sindail
This is where WFH really rocks. Getting to stay home with your pets and not having to go into an office and sit in a cubicle all day
wagnus
Can I stay home with your pets?
nothingunused
"This (and all the many, many other benefits) is where WFH really rocks" -ftfy
TeaOverdose
currently working (browsing imgur) with two birds sleeping on me. this is the life.
Metallica93
100%. I do enjoy having in-state coworkers to hang with again, but I prioritize owning a dog over in-office anything.
CloakedFigure
This. The pandemic was the best thing that ever happened to my dog. She’s my best friend and it’s awesome getting to hang out as much as we do.
NobodyIsMe79
After being on disability for the past 13 weeks (and loving every moment with my doggos and cats), I FINALLY landed a WFH job that I start next week!
YoungHeathen
Woo!!
SilentScreamsX
I work from home but my office is upstairs where my dog isn't allowed. We've got a gate at the bottom of the stairs and he's figured out if he shoves his nose through the bars on the latch side, he can jimmy the gate open using his nose like a prybar.
itsallaboutthecones
Why no dog upstairs?
SilentScreamsX
Hes a giant breed and still a pup. Climbing up and down stairs would be hell on his developing joints.
itsallaboutthecones
Oh, this makes me sad.
SerialSeb
Accept now he has separation anxiety when I do need to leave for the day or the evening. He's addicted now.
Vespasian88
I tell my friends to never get 1 dog. Cats can get by alone usually, dogs are strictly social animals and suffer mentally when alone.
StarbuckandBlume
It can be problematic for cats as well. My boy would sit in front of the door howling for about an hour prior when I was to arrive back home. Getting two cats helps with kitties suffering from single cat syndrome.
Fillask
This, especially if they're indoor cats (which they really should be anyway (though with walks, ideally)).
feryooday
My cat would murder another, unfortunately
Everyonesfavorite
Ever since the older dog died I have to take mine to work or to a work from home friend. He gets neurotic without being a companion to someone. Wish I could drop him off at a nursing home for doggie lap care. It would be a win win.
Vespasian88
See if you could do something like that. Find a resident there and see if they can pet sit. You'll probably have more trouble getting the dog back out than you did getting him in there, before long.
Vespasian88
Or see if anyone at a local church does pet sitting. Often older members do it for added income.