Does anyone know a type of job where I can take my dog with me? He's gets into things when no one's around

Question

Does anyone know a type of job where I can take my dog with me? I know it's very unproffesional but, he's 2 and needs to be watched. He's very good when I'm around. When I'm not he gets into things and tears up the house.Talk about Dr. Jekell and Mr. Hyde! Also, the last time he got into things I had to take him to the vet for surgery because he thought coins are just fun treats. I love him dearly. I don't believe in keeping him in a cage, anyway he's a very big 2yr. old. I've even tried keeping him in the backyard, all he did was bark because I wasn't around. It got to a point where he barked so much the neighbors called the cops on me! This dog was given to me as a present after my mother and grandmother died. So please no comments on getting rid of him. He's one of the few reasons I'm alive today.

Answer 1

Vet, groomer, um, professional dog trainer...

Answer 2

This dog for his own safety needs to be crated durring the day and have a pet sitter come by and take hiim out or you need to put him in doggie day care.
Most jobs you can not take your pet to work with you.
As a trainer my personal dogs do not work with me only rarely do they come with me.
When I am doing estimates for our tree care company they can come but many people do not like dogs so mostly they stay at home.
Also if he is two and needs to be supervised you would not get much work done if you were busy with the dog all the time.
I would think this problem is soveable for you and you should not get rid of the dog. That would be a very last resort option. But you may need to re think the crate thing. It is not cruel but for the dogs own protection so he does not need surgery again from eating things he should not be eating.

Answer 3

Hi there, try doggy day care if you can afford it, or hiring someone to come and watch him while you are gone if you trust anyone well enough. Petsmart has a doggy day care where you can drop him off before work and pick him up after. Not sure how much it is, but it is probably pricey. I had one job where I was able to bring my dog to work with me but only because I had an emergency at home and there wasn't anyone else to take care of her, and I had to get special permission from the building owner. Good luck!

Answer 4

Your dog can accompany you on a variety of jobs with your employers permission if he can sit quietly under or next to your desk - obviously not in any business that sells or prepares food - a bar would be Ok I think - what kind of work can you do?

You know that dogs are cave creatures and placing a dog in a crate is not a bad thing - it s good for the dog and it is the dogs safe spot, the place where he will bring his favorite chew bone and if you ever need to travel with your dog by bringing his crate, you are bringing a security blanket for your dog with him - if ever had to leave your dog in a hotel room, the dog would be relaxed in his crate because his crate is associated with his home.

There are several good free letters and articles on the internet that can explain the benefits of crate training for your dog -you really should check them out because if your dog does not have h is own crate, you are depriving him of a source of happiness and safety.

Answer 5

As people before me have said, it sounds like he might have seperation anxiety. as not many job will allow an animal into the workplace for health and safety reasons, it comes down to you having to train your dog.
when you leave your dog, he thinks that you have left him and will never come back! imagine how you would feel? always afraid of being abandoned, you'd be very tense constantly and want to have the other person's attention all the time in hope that if you have their attention they wont leave you. it must be very tiring!!
one way of training him/her is to prepare a room by removing all potentially harmfull objects from it. put the dog in the room and play with it a while. then get up and say good bye, see you soon (or somethingupon those lines) and leave the room and close the dog in so he cant get out. not cruelly, just so he can't see you anymore - you're NOT with him.
he WILL cry, but you have to ignore that. after 10mins go back in and say hello. play and leave again saying good bye. but this time totally ignore the crying untill it calms down/subsides or stops. then go in and say hello, but make a big fuss of him and treat him if he stopped crying all together.

this method takes time, patience and a strong will as it's heartbreaking to hear your dog cry! but over time the dog learns that when you go away, you always come back and with a treat.

the important part of this is to make sure he stops crying before you go back in, as this teaches him to be quiet when your away. making a bid fuss of him when you return, tells him that he's been a good boy not crying or barking and that you will always return and be happy to see him. instead of shouting at him when you first see him because he's done something naughty in your absence.

i hope this helps! if you can't do it seek profesional help!

good luck x

Answer 6

Although you have said that you do not wish to keep your dog crated during the day while you are at work, I highly recommend it for destructive or potentially harmful behavior in dogs while you're away. I'd rather have my dogs safe and cozy in their comfortable crates than eating and destroying everything in my house, as you know they can when bored or suffer from severe separation anxiety, which it sounds like your dog has.

My suggestions:

1. Crate train him; best for you both and you don't have to change jobs.

2. If you're dead set against crate training your pup, I can think of the following jobs to which your dog can be a welcomed companion for you during the day:

a. Truck or delivery driver
b. Dog groomer or pet bather/brusher
c. Pet sitter
d. Dog trainer
e. Business owner (if you own your own business, you're the boss and you make the rules; Rule No. 1 = dogs rule! =o)

3. Have you thought about placing him in doggy daycare near you or finding him a pet sitter or neighbor who also has dogs who would watch him either in your house or theirs during the day while you're at work? That way, he won't be alone and he'll be monitored and kept safe while you're away.

That's all I can think of for now. Good luck and I'm glad that your boy makes your life worth living - I'm sure he feels the same way about you, too!! =o)

Answer 7

there is no job really willing however if you want to keep him here is a few suggestions. first by a doggie crate large enough for him to stand in. he cant chew what he cant reach. if it is a puppy put food and water in there with him and it will also teach him how to hold himself . so dont look for a job to accommodate your dog train your dog to accommodate you. you will both be happier and independent of each other there for closer. give it a try.separation anxiety can be a real ***** for both of you. i know you dont like crates but it is only for a short time until the behavior is modified and satisfactory to both of you. i have 15yrs in the animal rescue business.SPCA and such trust me on this you cant work then you cant pay bills he ends up in a shelter in a very large crate 24\7 most dogs are put to sleep. yes even in the no kill shelters. when there is not enough room there is not enough room .need i say more. crates are not cruel they are training aids .

Answer 8

There is more than one things going on here: first, you may find an employewr who lets you bring your dog to work. These are hard to find.

Secondly, ypou can try confining him when you are gone - less stressful for YOU and SAFER for him. he could really get hurt getting into things when you are gone, like chewing something up and swallowing something sharp, etc. Try getting some tall baby gates and confining him in a dog-proofed room. One without trash, or the kinds of things he likes to chew up. But FULL of appropriate dog toys so he DOES have something to chew on. You can also try crating the dog. He might not like it at first, but I have crated several of my dogs - larger dogs too, with a large enough crate. They start to treat it as their "den" , ti's THEIR safe place, their own special area. My dogs go in their crates to nap when I am home! It's not punishment, it keeps your dog safe. I came home one day to several broken CDs and my dog laying in the middle of this mess with a disposable razor in his mouth. Don't even know how he got a hold of that! But that was it, he went into the crate.

2 years is still pretty young. Another idea is to take him to obedience training NOW. He needs to know that YOU run the house, and that your rules apply even when you are gone. please DON'T get rid of him, have the patience to be a good pet owner and get obedience training and try crating him through this young phase. He will grow out of it, especially when he feels safe that you DO come home every night and he doens't need to tear the house up. You may also consider taking him for a long jog every morning to wear him out. It might be all he needs

Answer 9

YES I DO..............I work as the head receptionist at the most amazing pet resort this side of the Mississippi!!!! I can take my precious dog everyday to work with me where he participates in Doggy Day Camp! He gets to socialize with other puppies his own size, participate in special activities like treasure hunts, puppo pacasso painting, dogga yoga, etc., western wednesdays, oh yes, saddle up that Palimino..........it is truly amazing. I have been at this wonderful place for almost 5 years now. I am a research paralegal by degree and then one day I woke up and cried so hard because I had to go to work that I knew it was time for a change. I left that legal crap behind, gave a 2 week notice and had no idea what I was to do next. THEN THERE IT WAS......AN ADD IN THE PAPER............I interviewed for the position and competed against approximately 125 other applicants. God answers prayers. I was given the position and it was in no time at all I was promoted to head of my department. They will have to wheel me out to that big ambulance that takes me to my last party (you know, the viewing and such) and then put my young *** in the ground..............Good luck to you, there are places out there for sure.........God Bless!

PS............this little fellow has been through a lot lately with the deaths of your Mom (so so sorry) and your Grandmother. it has a lot to do with separation anxiety - you leave and never come thing................check out the Kongs and fillers your local PetSmart. You can also consult your vet and there are meds (yes anti-depressant type) that are perfectly safe that you may want to consider...................BE PATIENT.......this little guy has been through an awful lot as you have yourself..............you and your precious pup are in my prayers........lp

Answer 10

Very few places will allow you to bring a dog to work with you because of Health codes and such- lots of people are allergic to dogs and not many places want to exclude people with allergies as customers/employees. Check into a doggie daycare during the day- sounds like he has seperation anxiety and being with someone and other dogs during the day might help.

Answer 11

It sounds like your dog may have seperation anxiety. This is a psychological condition that requires consultation with BOTH a verterinarian and a dog behaviorist. Seperation Anxiety can be handled a number of ways. It takes you being committed to the health and happiness of the dog, which it sounds like you are. If your dog is panicking every time you leave it, your dog is not happy. A vet and behaviorist can evaluate your dog for SA and recommend courses of action to try to manage it if they make that diagnosis.

One of our dogs has SA, successfully managed for over 3 years now. The behavior modification program we went through not only helped manage his SA, it gave him more confidence just in general and has made him a healthier, happier dog.

Also, crate-training is not cruel. It is sometimes not recommended for SA dogs, but for a normal dog it merely works with their instinct to rest quietly in a safe den instead of forcing them to be alone in a large open area that may contain predators and other scary things.