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Am I overreacting ? Can I have people's opinions

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ThatBluntTealScroller · 22/05/2024 07:27

So I'm after some friendly feedback , I have Been asked to dogsit for a friend while they are on vacation for a weekend. I said yes ofc , now my issue is I have only met these dogs once and theyve never been in a child presence . I have a 6yr old which I have on weekends . Am I right to be hesitant on bringing my son into the dogs home ? I feel like my only option is to leave him at home with his dad where i know his safe and sound .

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Itloggedmeoutagain · 22/05/2024 07:44

Idontjetwashthefucker · 22/05/2024 07:38

Weird that you said yes in the first place, did you forget you had a child?

This.
And have they gone away and not got someone to stay? This sounds odd. Or is the person staying overnight at work in the day?

TomeTome · 22/05/2024 07:42

You are going to miss the weekend with your own child to look after someone’s pet as a favour?

I think your priorities are a little muddled.

Idontjetwashthefucker · 22/05/2024 07:38

Weird that you said yes in the first place, did you forget you had a child?

Brandnewskytohangyourstarsupon · 22/05/2024 07:36

You clearly aren’t comfortable with your child being around these dogs so there’s your answer.
Pointless going over what the dogs are, temperament, size etc, you aren’t comfortable with the situation so don’t have your child around them. Simple.

GerbilsForever24 · 22/05/2024 07:36

Well, my dog and all my friends' dogs would be totally fine with a y year old but you could take the child and see. Are you staying there? Why didn't you discuss this beforehand? And if you are not staying, just dropping in, then I would be hesitant ad these are not good dog owners.

Sunnyandsilly · 22/05/2024 07:36

What type of dogs. Seriously didn’t you consider this before agreeing?

Echobelly · 22/05/2024 07:35

Yes,, depends on dogs. Two retrievers, no problem. Some kind of bull terriers, whole other issue.

Brandnewskytohangyourstarsupon · 22/05/2024 07:34

Leave child at home, are they going on holiday for a week or so? Not long?

LongSinceGotUpAndGone · 22/05/2024 07:34

What sort of dogs are they? Size is very relevant - a Chihuahua of unknown temperament is a lot easier to manage than a Great Dane.

MidnightPatrol · 22/05/2024 07:31

Hard to say without knowing what the dogs are like.

HereWeGoRoundAgain · 22/05/2024 07:30

You should have thought that through before you said yes, tbh. And arranged a meet with your children as well. I wouldn't dream of taking my kids to stay in a dog's home for days without having done so.

ETA - Definitely leave your child at home. This is on you.