Okay...I have a female rommate. I have a dog and she has a dog. I get home from work at 5pm and she won't get home until 6pm. I HATE WALKING HER DOG!! I have been walking it to be nice for about 1 year now. I feel bad because she does not take her dog for walks EVER. I mean, ever in like 2 times in one year. So, instead of letting her out back in our super small yard, I just take her dog with me. She also works on Saturday, so I really have no other choices but to walk her dog. Plus, her dog has had an issue w/ shitting in the house...so, I'd like to keep my roommate from beating her as well.
I enjoy that she would let my dog out back, or feed him if ever need be(heck, even watch him if I'm out of town visa/versa though) So, we both need each other.
However, should I tell her to start walking her own darn dog after work? I could let it out back while I walk mine. I feel like she'll get pissed and I could lose the benifit of her taking care of my dog when need be. HELP ME!
2007-06-05 09:08:29 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I'd just walk the dog. Unfortunately it's not it's fault that it's owner is an idiot.
2007-06-05 09:14:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's kind of a tough situation. It's not the dogs fault. I would try talking to your roommate to try to sort it out. If she still won't take the dog out, then stick the dog in her room and be there to make sure she doesn't beat the dog. Explain to her that the dog is in the house all day while she is at work and needs to spend time with her and if she can't make the time to spend with her dog, then maybe she should find it another home or you should find another roommate.
2007-06-05 09:20:37 · answer #2 · answered by Terry J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she only offers to help "as needed" then then it should only be fair you help walk the dog ONLY "as needed" (if she's sick, etc). If she's not taking care of your dog on a regular basis, there's no need for you to do the same for her. I would just be kind but frank about it. It's the "contract" she signed when she got a dog....to be it's main provider.
Feeding & letting a dog outside don't take nearly the effort of walking a dog. So maybe if your willing to walk the dog for some compensation...tell her you'll walk the dog but need to be paid for it unless she's ill or something like that. OR....perhaps you can bargain about certain chores or errands around the house...."I'll walk your dog if YOU do the laundry or clean the house...etc"
2007-06-05 09:20:59 · answer #3 · answered by Onyx Ninja 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would simply explain that walking a dag is a way to form a bond between her and her dog. Also it is good exercise for the both of them and gives her a chance to practice some obedience training with the dog. If she is too busy for him maybe she should consider giving him to a good home that has time for it. Her behavior is not fair to her or the dog. Good Luck on this one!!
2007-06-05 09:22:21 · answer #4 · answered by justnataliek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you let both dogs out back when you get home...and wait for her to get off work, and the two of you can go for a walk together..each walking their own dog!? I'm not sure I see why it's such an issue..your going for a walk anyway!
2007-06-05 09:20:18 · answer #5 · answered by Shelly B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good thing for her that you're a good guy that will let her poor dog out for some relief. Sounds like she's gotten too comfortable in relying on you to take care of her pet though. Really, if she's so neglectful in her pet responsibilities then I'm not sure why she bothers keeping a dog. And beating it for crapping? Aren't you scared to leave your dog in her hands?
2007-06-05 09:19:21 · answer #6 · answered by Bunny Lebowski 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Find a way so that you both take out both dogs, each at different times. One of you do mornings & the other evenings.
Don't carry someone elses duties (burdens), that is not fair to you.
I know you feel compation for the dog but it is not your duty. Split up the job between the two of you. It would be fair for all four of you.
2007-06-05 09:18:07 · answer #7 · answered by bluebonnetgranny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scenario:
Hey Shelia, I walk both dogs every day when I get home. I like walking them but it gets alittle hard to control them both sometimes. Plus I would like for you to walk yours while I walk mine. Its nice exercise and the dogs get some quality time with us as well as fresh air.
Its alot better for your dog than being couped up in the back yard all the time. how'bout it?
see what happens
2007-06-05 09:16:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do the Christian thing and stop whining. You are doing it for the dog not your roommate. I'd move out and put your own dog in a kennel when you travel. Problem solved.
2007-06-05 09:34:29 · answer #9 · answered by Mike G 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well, just see if she can walk her dog when she gets home but if she cant or does not want to then tell her u don't want to walk the dog and maybe suggest hiring a dog walker
2007-06-05 09:15:11 · answer #10 · answered by Chelsea 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋