taking NF new puppy home with me during their 2 week vacation...

[Anonymous]

Anyone ever done this? Puppy Will have only been with family for 3 weeks and be 16 weeks old when family goes out of the country for
xmas and new years for 2 weeks. Puppy won't be old enough or have all vaccines to be boarded, but I'm worried about having a dog without all vaccines around my baby and 2 dogs.

I am being paid for the 2 weeks anyway. Should I do this? Opinions?

[Anonymous]

Yes. The dog obviously doesn't have a contagious disease. It's only a few weeks old.

[Anonymous]

I would highly suggest you encourage them to pursue other options.

If possible even delay puppy pick up until after the vacation

You essentially will be bringing another baby into your home.

A puppy can potentially throw of the dynamic you have with your 2 dogs.

Dogs do not automatically get along.

You do not know how things will go with your baby and the puppy, and it pay not always be easy for you to supervise them.

Plus there is the logistics of housetraining, where puppy will sleep, dealing with a puppy that might be emotional.

All this during the holiday season when you could have guests to entertain.

It's wonderful that you want to help and go that extra mile, but sometimes the kindest thing to do is to decline.

[Anonymous]

Listen to 22:2i, she is right. No one should get a puppy and then leave it for two weeks.

[Anonymous]

Oh and puppies even young ones can be contagious.

Especially if this puppy is coming from a less than reputable place.

Also, how will things be handled if puppy destroys some of your property?

What will happen if heaven forbid there is an incident and a dog of yours or your baby is injured?

What if puppy is injured?

If any of the above happens, how will this impact your relationship with your employers?

[Anonymous]

This is a HUGE mistake. Have your dogs MET this puppy?

This is really not good for the puppy's mental health. If you told me you were going to house and dog-sit by yourself for the puppy IN THEIR HOME that would be a thousand times better.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is a HUGE mistake. Have your dogs MET this puppy?

This is really not good for the puppy's mental health. If you told me you were going to house and dog-sit by yourself for the puppy IN THEIR HOME that would be a thousand times better.

I know I keep thinking of the puppy, Taken from mom to go to an unfamiliar home only to be taken to another strange home only weeks later.

It really would be better if they could wait until after they travel and settle back into the after holiday routine to bring the puppy home.

I just worry that this puppy is not going to get the best start resulting in additional stress that results with the puppy possibly needing a new home.

[Anonymous]

Thank for the replies!

I'm concerned about my baby, dogs, and my home as well. After talking to my husband, he is very much against it. The other option the mom mentioned was me coming to the house multiple times per day while their gone. The problem with this is, they are gone over the holidays so I won't be available to visit their house to care for the dog on Christmas or New Years and they live 25 minutes away so going to their house multiple times a day is out of the question. The dog will likely be to young to board.

I will ask if they would consider delaying delivery of the puppy, but I know they've paud for it already and I'm not sure a breeder would agree to hold a dog for an additional 6 weeks until they are back. Also, I don't believe they have anyone else in the area who could care for the dog (no family, not sure about friends).

I feel bad because I do want to help out but ultimately I think it is a bad idea because we can't predict how the puppy will be with my dogs or my baby and u really don't want to risk it. My dogs are very small and my baby is mobile and this is a large breed puppy.

Any advice on how to politely decline and explain all this?

[Anonymous]

I am trying very hard to not think ill of your employers, but they are coming a cross as incredibly self involved.


1. Who gets a puppy knowing they are going to be gone for weeks shortly after the puppy arrives with no one to care for it?

2. Why does mom think it's okay to infringe on your time with your family and friends during the holidays to babysit their dog at your house or theirs?

OP this is not your monkeys and not your circus.

I'm sure she can find a reputable dog sitting service and pay for it

Tell her you've discussed it with your husband, and with all you have going on during the holidays it won't be possible to care for THEIR dog. That's really all you have to say. No further discussion is needed.
If you are feeling kind you can give her a list of dog sitting services.
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[Anonymous]

Not your monkeys, not your circus! Love this and am adding it to my lexicon. Thanks.

[Anonymous]

Yes, say that "with everything we have going on with family and friends visiting, coming over to dog sit won't be possible."

And that's it! It's their job to get a dog sitter. You could give them a list that you google, but that would be all the help I'd give them.

then just keep repeating and DO NOT FEEL GUILTY when/if they sigh and say "well, I wish you would just care for puppy" with a whiny voice. Pretend they are 4 years old: state your sentence and leave it at that. Repeat the same sentencee as necessary. Do not feel guilty, this isn't your problem, your doing, etc.

And, yes, this is a tremendously self-involved family who has NO IDEA what bringing a puppy will do to their lives. They know they have to take the puppy outside IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT for the first few weeks or months, espeically a large-breed dog? They just can't go 8-12 hours without peeing at such a young age. Oh, this is gonna be fun. Unfortunately, you will end up doing most of the housebreaking/puppy training, OP Nanny, but at the very least you don't need to take care of this puppy for those 2 weeks.

[Anonymous]

Don't do it! I brought my puppy - a puppy I wanted and planned for - home last November and that little booger ruled my life for the better part of the next six months. I love him to pieces, but it was tough, especially around the holidays. Your bosses are nuts (and very selfish) for getting a puppy right before they're leaving to go out of the country.

[Anonymous]

I'd suck it up and do it. It's a puppy not a snake. Everything will be just fine.

[Anonymous]

Don't do it. Nightmare waiting to happen.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thank for the replies!

I'm concerned about my baby, dogs, and my home as well. After talking to my husband, he is very much against it. The other option the mom mentioned was me coming to the house multiple times per day while their gone. The problem with this is, they are gone over the holidays so I won't be available to visit their house to care for the dog on Christmas or New Years and they live 25 minutes away so going to their house multiple times a day is out of the question. The dog will likely be to young to board.

I will ask if they would consider delaying delivery of the puppy, but I know they've paud for it already and I'm not sure a breeder would agree to hold a dog for an additional 6 weeks until they are back. Also, I don't believe they have anyone else in the area who could care for the dog (no family, not sure about friends).

I feel bad because I do want to help out but ultimately I think it is a bad idea because we can't predict how the puppy will be with my dogs or my baby and u really don't want to risk it. My dogs are very small and my baby is mobile and this is a large breed puppy.

Any advice on how to politely decline and explain all this?

"I'm sorry, but I won't be able to take care of your puppy while you are away." Rinse and repeat. If they really push you, this is one case where I might use my husband as an excuse: "My husband does not want the puppy at our house." Add: "I don't think my dogs will get along well with the puppy. And I am worried about my baby and the puppy." Add: "Because of holiday plans, I won't be able to visit your house as often as a new puppy would need." Finish: "I'm sure you can find a reputable dog-sitter."