All ready to dog-sit!
@1creekgirl (44560)
United States
September 24, 2019 2:08pm CST
Our granddaughter and her boyfriend are going to a wedding in Michigan this weekend and she asked if we would stay at her apartment and watch Winnie, her Maltipoo.
Of course we said yes. We're looking forward to seeing her, then they'll take us out to dinner when they get back.
Have you ever babysat a tiny diva? This dog (he doesn't know he's a dog and I'm not sure he knows he's a male) is more spoiled than most children in the US. Our granddaughter has no children, so Winnie is her baby.
The funny thing is that Winnie doesn't like my husband at all. We have no idea why. He's never mistreated that fuzzy mop, but Winnie won't even look at him!
We'll get to do some shopping while we're in Charlotte and plan to meet some friends from that area for supper Friday night. So it should be fun. Or interesting with Winnie, anyway.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
25 Sep 19
Little dogs tend to be very temperamental, we have two. I just love these little fur balls though and I am tempted to try to find another one for us, I like having three.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
25 Sep 19
@1creekgirl I have a pomme-pek (pekinese pomeranian) and Roscoe is anyone's guess some type of terrier with something else thrown in.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
25 Sep 19
@BelleStarr They're both sweethearts!
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
27 Sep 19
This is the first time I have heard on dog-sitting while his master is away for a vacation or whatever .
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
27 Sep 19
A lot of people stay with pets while the owner is away. Some pets stay in a kennel.
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
27 Sep 19
We always had to have someone dog sit for us as well as cat sit. This is not a new thing at all. Maybe where you are from it might sound strange but here in the states it has been going on for many years. My daughter also gets someone to sit her parrot when she is away along with her cats.
@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
27 Sep 19
@1creekgirl So how do you dogsit for there are dogs that couldn't be dogsit except their master.
@LadyDuck (502208)
• Italy
25 Sep 19
@1creekgirl Usually the Golden Retrievers are sweet dogs, exuberant, but sweet.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
25 Sep 19
Our daughter has a Golden Retriever and he's a very sweet, but rambunctious dog.
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@garymarsh6 (23978)
• United Kingdom
25 Sep 19
Yes I have had to have my daughters dog from time to time. I do not mind it to be honest she is a tiny pomeranian although slightly bigger than the little pom pom dogs. I call her a little rat. She loves me which is more than can be said for Devil child!
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
25 Sep 19
I guess kids and animals have strange quirks sometimes.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
28 Sep 19
We're enjoying most of it. Our granddaughter is very health conscious, so no goodies in the apartment. Although she did bake a yummy chocolate chess pie. Met some friends last night for dinner after some shopping, but I never want to live and drive in a big city!
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
28 Sep 19
@1creekgirl At least she left you a yummy pie! lol
Shopping and dinner with friends sound like a wonderful escape.
I must agree that living in a big city is not for everyone. Driving is even worse! We’re going into Manhattan tomorrow to visit our son, his wife, and the grandkids. Say a little prayer that we find a parking spot on the street.
@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
25 Sep 19
@1creekgirl
I babysat a siamese cat before and that was a real experience. I am glad you like the dog. That is understandable when people have pets and no children. The pets are very much like their children. Maybe your husband reminds Winnie of someone. That must be hard to babysit him when he does not like your husband. Enjoy yourselves and hope no problem with Winnie.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
25 Sep 19
,Thanks! We're looking forward to it.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
25 Sep 19
how fortunate that y'all're able to do such. i confess that my sweet momma babysits my pup when i've gotta be gone. big red prefers to stay here, ms. jade goes 'nto massive panic 'ttacks. she 'twas most upset yesterday coz i 'twas not able to fetch her when we returned 'fter a long, 'xhaustin' (physically 'n mentally) day'n texas (doc 'ppointment...). by the time we'd gotten home the full 'ffects 'f the barometric pressure change 'd made me drivin' not safe. could barely make the stairs'n the porch to get'n the house. (no pity/sympathy, 'tis been this way fer years - jest frustratin')
the hubs brought her home 'n she shunned me the rest 'f the eve. refused to sleep next to my bed. took 'til tuesday eve fer her to e'en warm to me. delighted the hubs's she usually blows him off, e'en though she's 'his' bird pup.
some critters 've jest their own ideas 'bout folks. sure hope mr. winnie warms to yer hubs o'er the weekend. 've a great time!
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
25 Sep 19
Hope you've recovered from your trip. Animals can be strange, can't they? Maybe Winnie will take to my husband this weekend.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
25 Sep 19
@1creekgirl yes ma'am, jest the soreness from all the muscle spasms. e'en that 'tis better today. yepperz, critters can be most odd. i'll keep fingers crossed they'll be great buds 'fter this weekend :)
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@Alexandoy (65302)
• Cainta, Philippines
24 Sep 19
We hire a caretaker for our 3 dogs when we go on a vacation.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
24 Sep 19
Our daughter puts their dog in a kennel when they go away, too.
@Marilynda1225 (91044)
• United States
25 Sep 19
Spending the weekend dog sitting sounds like fun and I'm sure Winnie will enjoy your attention. It's funny that he isn't fond of your husband but dogs have quirks that are unexplainable.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
25 Sep 19
He's a strange little dog. Very spoiled.
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It's funny that he doesn't like your husband.@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
25 Sep 19
He's named after Winnie the Pooh, but you're right, he probably doesn't know what he is!
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
24 Sep 19
I would love to dog sit; but I'd want to take the dog home. Funny that she doesn't like your husband.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
24 Sep 19
We all laugh about it. He did joke one time about putting Winnie out in the dog pen, but surely Winnie didn't understand what he said!
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
24 Sep 19
Thanks, we're looking forward to it.
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