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Bill Grey · 02-04-2011, 09:18 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening

"Janet" wrote in message
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"Janet" wrote in message
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On 2011-04-02 15:19:52 +0100, Baz said:

We have been looking after a dog over the last few days.
It was a last minute thing after the owner was hospitalised.

What a pleasure it has been to have this lad. We have been walking
with
him
and have had so much real 'time' together, we have even been out in
the
countryside looking in ponds etc. (we never do that these days)

If you would enjoy further spells of temporary dog company, why not
put
word around?
There are many, many dog owners who would much rather park their dog
with
a trusted doglover,
than in kennels .. for an afternoon, a whole day, a weekend etc. We do
a
lot of dog-sitting
(company for our own dog) and we also, have a dogless older couple
nearby
who are very eager to host our own dog
as often as possible. Of course they treat her like a princess so she
can't wait to be invited.

I've often thought hiring "timeshare" dogs would be a great little
business :-)

Janet

My Lab goes into kennels when we go away for a few days. Even though the
kennels are where he was born and bred and the owner thinks the world of
him
(he was one of her's), He can't wait to get home when I call to pick him
up
at the end of our few days away.

Bill

We have a good local kennels, our dog has stayed there and likes the
people. But it has to be booked well in advance, and from the dog POV
being penned (and walked on a lead twice daily) doesn't compare with the
neighbours' home comforts, two doting attendants, a large dogsafe garden
and off-lead walkies whenever she suggests :-)

Janet

Quite agree.
Bill