Family dog has become way more work than my 23mo DC- Can I for a raise?

[Anonymous]

Older family dog has become such a nuisance. He constantly pees and vomits all over the house. He is able to open the garbage can and rummages through it for food, dirty diapers and wipes, which he scatters all over the house. This is a daily occurance. I am spending so much time cleaning up after him since he gets rotten food, urine, and fecal matter all over the floors. When I got the job they said I only needed to let him out and make sure he has water. I am already paid below market rate and I have been with them 6 months. Is it reasonable to ask for a raise and how would I approach it?

[Anonymous]

Nanny family got a dog and expected me to look after it all day. The minute you end parents leave the dog goes outside and doesn't come back in until they get home.

[Anonymous]

*the minute the parents leave

[Anonymous]

I wish that were an option, but I live in New England and it is currently very cold and icy. He is old and has very bad hips, so sometimes needs help getting up when he slips.

[Anonymous]

Definitely ask for a raise to $1 above market rate and point out what market rate is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wish that were an option, but I live in New England and it is currently very cold and icy. He is old and has very bad hips, so sometimes needs help getting up when he slips.

Yes, If you are doing a significant amount of work with the dog, then it is reasonable to ask to be compensated for it. It doesn't sound like you will have to do it for long, though.

[Anonymous]

Buy a different trash can that the dog can't get into. Have the parents reimburse you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nanny family got a dog and expected me to look after it all day. The minute you end parents leave the dog goes outside and doesn't come back in until they get home.

MB here. If I found out you left my dog outside all day without my knowledge or permission, I'd fire you immediately. No questions asked you'd be gone that day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nanny family got a dog and expected me to look after it all day. The minute you end parents leave the dog goes outside and doesn't come back in until they get home.

MB here. If I found out you left my dog outside all day without my knowledge or permission, I'd fire you immediately. No questions asked you'd be gone that day.

I am not a nanny but hired a caretaker for my mother and I paid her extra for taking dogs out twice a day. However, if one was sick or constant diarrhea or vomiting, I would NOT expect her to clean up the whole day after a dog or cat. This is the duty of the pet's owner. I would take animal to vet or leave animal in bathroom with water and food and clean up when I got home.

Nannies, or caretakers, are hired to take care of humans not pets.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nanny family got a dog and expected me to look after it all day. The minute you end parents leave the dog goes outside and doesn't come back in until they get home.

Ugh, wtf NO. That is not good for the dog. you tell the family and ask them to get a trash can that has some sort of lock or child security so the dog can't get into it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Buy a different trash can that the dog can't get into. Have the parents reimburse you.

This or ask them to buy it. It's not rocket science. it's the easiest, best rational decision. I can't believe you can't think of this before you go immediately to asking for a raise?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nanny family got a dog and expected me to look after it all day. The minute you end parents leave the dog goes outside and doesn't come back in until they get home.

MB here. If I found out you left my dog outside all day without my knowledge or permission, I'd fire you immediately. No questions asked you'd be gone that day.

[b]

I was not hired to care for the dog, I am not a dog trainer and am not paid for the dog. The parents know I put the dog outside all day, you moron. Where did I say I did it behind their back???

[Anonymous]

If you ask for a raise it means you are assuming all tasks related to the dog; even if you get a $1 raise per hour, I don't see it being worthy, do you? May be time to look for another job.

[Anonymous]

Update: the family dog passed away in his sleep last night/this morning. As much as he was a lot of work, he will be missed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Update: the family dog passed away in his sleep last night/this morning. As much as he was a lot of work, he will be missed.

Sounds like his quality of life had gone down, so it's a good thing for everyone.