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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hi. My in-laws have asked me to dogsit their puppy for a week or so at our house. My father in law is getting a shoulder surgery so the dog will be too much to handle post surgery.

Having never owned a dog, and listening to their constant complaints about how badly behaved and difficult the dog is, I am a bit anxious and not sure how to prepare. Any advice?

Their dog is a very anxious dog. Gets very car sick. Is not great around other dogs. Will run after squirrels and rabbits. They keep him in a crate for naps. And he stays in a crate overnight. Occasionally still has accidents but has gotten better. He’s 8months old. Has a bit of a nipping problem with people. But has been ok with our kids (10 and under) when we have visited. He has never been left alone in the house except during naps. He’s scared of loud noises, balls, and too much activity.

Appreciate any advice you can provide![/quote]

I would convince them they should find a someone experienced to care for him.  I had typed out advice but, honestly it sounds very stressful.    However if you can't get out of it here are some tips.

Keep it simple. Do not take him in the car and if you have to make sure he is not fed.  Less likely to throw up then.  Feed him when you get to your house.   Do not take dog to a dog park.  Keep him away from other dogs.  If you walk him do NOT greet another dog on leash.  If you have a yard that has a fence it might be better just to play with him out there.  Get lots of chew toys and if he bites give him the chew toy instead.    If he jumps on you do not knee him, yell at him or pet him.  Turn away and pay him no attention.  Once his paws are on the ground than give him attention.  Try to find out his schedule and try to duplicate it as much as possible.

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Thank you I appreciate the advice. My husband thinks it will be no big deal, and that the dog is only anxious because his parents are anxious and will be fine at our house. And he also thinks it’s fine to just let him off leash in our back yard which is not fenced in at all.  He also thinks it’s fine to leave the dog unattended at home. I heartily disagree on both- am I just bring over anxious about this? He has grown up with dogs so has more experience but he is gone for most of the day, so it will essentially be just me taking care of the dog.  [/quote]

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