Anonymous
Post 03/02/2023 12:54     Subject: Would you get a dog if you had a new wfh job?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How long would you wait to be sure? Don’t want to wind up paying a lot in day care/walking fees down the road. Will also be looking at a breeds with shorter lifespans just in case.


Please never get a dog.

+1
WTF
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2023 12:45     Subject: Would you get a dog if you had a new wfh job?
Anonymous wrote:How long would you wait to be sure? Don’t want to wind up paying a lot in day care/walking fees down the road. Will also be looking at a breeds with shorter lifespans just in case.


Please never get a dog.
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2023 12:44     Subject: Re:Would you get a dog if you had a new wfh job?
We had a dog until recently. We both worked in person and had a dog walker. When we switched to remote work (pre covid) we kept the dog walker because it was really difficult to get away when the dog needed to go out. So I would wait until you are confident your schedule permits breaks to walk and play with the dog.

+1 the recommendation to get an adult rescue. You can also foster (temporary home). Or adopt a senior dog who may pass in a few years, though senior dogs do usually need more healthcare and sometimes more frequent meals and potty breaks.
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2023 11:51     Subject: Re:Would you get a dog if you had a new wfh job?
Yes - but a puppy will take up ALL of your time. I can't imagine how you'd work with a puppy. Go for a young adult rescue and your dog will be grateful for your constant presence.
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2023 11:49     Subject: Would you get a dog if you had a new wfh job?
We did and husband had go go in a few days a week.
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2023 11:48     Subject: Would you get a dog if you had a new wfh job?
no because my cats would hate it. But if I didn't have other pets, I would. Probably I'd wait a month or two to settle in to the job and so I could housebreak during warmer weather.
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2023 11:44     Subject: Re:Would you get a dog if you had a new wfh job?
No I hate household pets
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2023 11:24     Subject: Would you get a dog if you had a new wfh job?
Anonymous wrote:How long would you wait to be sure? Don’t want to wind up paying a lot in day care/walking fees down the road. Will also be looking at a breeds with shorter lifespans just in case.


Shorter lifespan breeds are also those with more health issues, in general, and higher veterinary costs and health needs while they are alive. Giant breeds, breeds with shortened airways (bulldogs), etc.--all tend to mean higher veterinary costs. The longer-lived breeds tend to have lower veterinary costs.
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2023 11:23     Subject: Would you get a dog if you had a new wfh job?
Anonymous wrote:How long would you wait to be sure? Don’t want to wind up paying a lot in day care/walking fees down the road. Will also be looking at a breeds with shorter lifespans just in case.


When you say shorter lifespans do you mean English bulldog or Great Dane?
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2023 11:22     Subject: Re:Would you get a dog if you had a new wfh job?
Anonymous wrote:I personally wouldn’t, because I don’t like dogs, but in your case I would give it at least a few months to settle in, see what the hours/expectations are, how flexible the job actually is, etc.


It also depends on your situation at home.

For example, if you have a big fenced-in dog run or yard, that makes it easier. My parents had a huge fenced-in dog run.

Also, other family members. We walked the dogs when we got home from school once we were old enough.
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2023 11:13     Subject: Re:Would you get a dog if you had a new wfh job?
I personally wouldn’t, because I don’t like dogs, but in your case I would give it at least a few months to settle in, see what the hours/expectations are, how flexible the job actually is, etc.
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2023 11:11     Subject: Would you get a dog if you had a new wfh job?
Yes I would get a rescue
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2023 11:07     Subject: Would you get a dog if you had a new wfh job?
Yes once probationary period passes. 90 days
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2023 11:02     Subject: Re:Would you get a dog if you had a new wfh job?
Definitely. Best company ever.
Anonymous
Post 03/02/2023 10:51     Subject: Would you get a dog if you had a new wfh job?
How long would you wait to be sure? Don’t want to wind up paying a lot in day care/walking fees down the road. Will also be looking at a breeds with shorter lifespans just in case.