early morning daycare

[crippy02]

So my three year old has given me the sad eyes look and convinced me to adopt him a dog. The dog will stay with me and he'll see it when be comes to visit on the weekends. My problem is that I work over an hour away from home and need "doggy daycare." I've looked at a few places that offer it, but they all open at 7 or later. I have to be at work for 6. Does anyone know of a good place that would take an early drop off, like between 530-545? I plan to adopt this weekend, so I am hoping to have a solution soon.

Thanks in advance.

 

[sandman7925]

I would say if you live in a apartment or something and the only way to have a dog is to rely on a doggy day care then you shouldn't get a dog
No offense and I get that you want to make you're kid happy but a dog is a big commitment. And I imagine using a dog day care 5 days a week is going to get expensive fast.

 

[Cat]

Agreed. Daycare is expensive and you need to be able to function without it in a pinch.

1) be honest with the rescue society. Establish a relationship. Realize it might take a while to find a suitable pet to fit your lifestyle.

2) forget about getting a puppy. It would be your worst mistake. They need lots of attention and plenty of outdoor visits. Look to a senior dog. They don't go out as often, they are content to sleep until you come home, they really do have some years left (4, 5 or 6), they come housebroken most of the time, they're somewhat usually more well behaved.

3) be picky. The deck is stacked against your lifestyle already. Working, weekend only dog - bored dog - destructive dog. Take your time choosing the right dog. A foster may e your best place to look. Someone you can discuss the right home and right dog. A foster home will know the dog better than a shelter.

 

[crippy02]

Agreed. Daycare is expensive and you need to be able to function without it in a pinch.

1) be honest with the rescue society. Establish a relationship. Realize it might take a while to find a suitable pet to fit your lifestyle.

2) forget about getting a puppy. It would be your worst mistake. They need lots of attention and plenty of outdoor visits. Look to a senior dog. They don't go out as often, they are content to sleep until you come home, they really do have some years left (4, 5 or 6), they come housebroken most of the time, they're somewhat usually more well behaved.

3) be picky. The deck is stacked against your lifestyle already. Working, weekend only dog - bored dog - destructive dog. Take your time choosing the right dog. A foster may e your best place to look. Someone you can discuss the right home and right dog. A foster home will know the dog better than a shelter.

I agree with a lot of that. I didn't plan on getting a puppy, been there and done that. I'm kinda hoping he forgot about it. I want a dog myself but I need to be able to be home more first. Or find someone to be able to help me watch it while I'm at work.