Hi all! :wave:

This may seem a bit of a stupid post to you in the know but having just had a discussion with my dad about it I feel the need to ask.

I want a dog but the parents won't let me have one. Too restricting, no freedom, we're at work all day, costs too much, blah, blah, blah. All the usual crap you get when they haven't got a better excuse than I don't want dog hair on the couch! :hihi:

I suggested fostering but they don't like the idea of being stuck with a dog because no one else wants it due to age, illness or whatever. I know lindseyw is looking for fosterers and I'de appreciate some info as to what she would be looking for and for what time scales? I know it sounds horrible but because it's their house I have to play by the rules! For now anyway! :hihi:

Anyway my dad did suggest pet sitting or such like where I could have the dog here while the owners go on holiday rather than putting it in kennels. I've no idea what I would need to start doing this or if it is a good idea. (I love dogs! :D ) Could someone please point me in the right direction?

Any help is much appreciated. :thumbsup:

Geerarffe

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Hiya take a look at this thread..........

http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=167087

Do you need insurance to pet sit in your own home? If so what kind? Thanks. x

Do you need insurance to pet sit in your own home? If so what kind? Thanks. x

Try getting in touch with some of the people on the link Lindsey added... they'll be able to tell you what sort of insurance.

How old are you? If you're still young the insurance would probably have to be in your dad's name. You'd also need to be CRB checked and remember that depending on how much money you earn from it, you may have to pay tax on it ;)

Why don't you offer at a local rescue shelter to walk their dogs for them on a regular basis? Perhaps if your dad realised that you can make a commitment, he'd allow you a dog?

I know it's frustrating (I had to wait 14 years for my parents to allow me a dog) but he does have a point. You only have to look around on here to see the amount of people who have got a dog without thinking about their employment arrangements and now have to rehome.

Volounteer at a local rescue for a while, then you'll find out exactly what type of dog you want and you can put yourself on with rescue dogs until you're able to get your own :D

I'm 22 and I was a dog handler in the army for 3 years. I was volunteering up at rotherham dog rescue but had to stop becouse of work commitments. (They walk 1400-1700 I work 0730-1730) Once I get my hours sorted out I'm gonna go back. My dad knows I'de be responsible as I always have been for any pet I've had. Also I was responsible for the training and welfare of my 3 military working dogs. Its just the "it's our house and we don't want one" that's getting in the way. He says the pet sitting is the best of both worlds. I get to have a dog for a week or so and they get to keep their freedom. I'de love to foster a dog but because he doesn't know much about it he says no. He thinks its just another way for the rescues to rehome dogs that they don't think will be rehomed anywhere else. I'll ask a couple of the people on here about the insurance needs and find out some more info before I make a decission.

Why don't you apply for info from different rescues about fostering and show it him?

He might realise then that actually, the dogs that come to you for foster care are used to being (and behaving) in a house, which is why they can't stay in kennels.

That's a great idea actually! I tried explaining it to him the other night but it came out totally wrong and I think I just confused him! Ha ha ha! I shall persist anyway. Thanks Lotti

I've fostered 3 dogs now, and it sounds like you may be able to do what I did

I only have dogs that need training of some description, and agree to have them for a set length of time. If for any reason it's not working out having a dog with Brude, they are able to go back to where they came from straight away :thumbsup:

Hunny was most likely non-rehomable (suffering from fear aggression, and frightened of EVERYTHING), but after only five days we had her domesticated enough to go on to a new home :)