Not my dog, not my problem

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm a MB but not an animal person, so I'd probably find a new job. But since you want to stay I would think it reasonable to ask for more compensation since you are doing more work. Or, explain that you can't go on as many outings with the child because it is more difficult to get out of the house with a dog and toddler to wrangle. Maybe there is some kind of doggie training school they can pay for you to take the dog to so it gets trained. Yes, its more work for you (and you should be compensated for that), but if you want to stay, find a solution. But I think it sucks they got a pet and dumped it on you.

I'd be gone that week if employers pulled that nonsense on me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What are your options, OP, if you'll stay no matter what?

You can talk to them all you want, but they know they own you.

[Anonymous]

Ask for extra compensation for training and caring for the puppy or they can hire a dog walker

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ask for extra compensation for training and caring for the puppy or they can hire a dog walker

No thanks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Perhaps they'll surprise us and choose the nanny over the dog. Perhaps not.

I hope not. People who treat pets as disposable sicken me.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Perhaps they'll surprise us and choose the nanny over the dog. Perhaps not.

I hope not. People who treat pets as disposable sicken me.

They didn't get a pet, they got an accessory. People who want a pet put time and attention into the relationship with the animal, and they make sure the animal is trained.

With that said, I have worked with rescues. We had several people bring back puppies or kittens 1-3 weeks after adopting. It's much better if people do that than grow to resent and hate an animal who can't help how they are.