To dump dog in one of my husbands offices he works from

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Or put the dog in kennels for the duration of your holiday.

Find a dog sitter - it would be completely reasonable for your ex to pay

It would be totally unreasonable to take the dog to one of his offices, you need to have a conversation that you are unable to care for the dog full time. Could he had the dog when he has the kids and when you want to go on holiday. 8 years is a long time to own a dog, up even one you didn’t want at the start, no way would I be able to let it go. But I am sure you probably have a lot on your plate right now. Good luck

Yes my dog is never in kennels. Have you tried a homesitter? They will live in your house with your dog whilst you’re away. As I say I’ve never used kennels (most are a poor experience for dog although a very few attempt a home-from-hime) but there are other options

Multiple people have suggested dog sitters and you’re completely ignoring them. You don’t want a solution, you want your ex to be inconvenienced. That appears to be the most important factor?

Tell your ex that either takes dog when you go on holiday or he never sees him again.

Why are you letting ex have his way completely?

Poor dog, it's not his fault. You can board a dog in a house environment. He was probably scared of being outside.

I use a dog sitter who stays in my home, I also have an anxious dog and she is fine. Your post is a bit confusing as you ask about dumping the dog with your ex but do not want to rehome.

OP can you find a dog sitter that you can use. I am a dog minder and advertise on the website Rover although most of my business is from regulars now. I charge £30 a night and only have dogs from one home so they get all the attention. I’m sure there’ll be plenty of lovely dog minders by you.
I have lovely relationships with the dogs I mind and their owners.

Rather than kennels would you use a service like Rover so your dog can stay with a family?

Why should she pay for it? Just because her ex is a disgusting piece of skin that walks out on all of his responsibilities. There are too many doormats on here.

Ex either pays for the dogs care for a week and you choose a responsible person to care for the dog or he does it for once. I would be pointing out the years you have cared for him. Selfish arsehole.

OP surely you don’t need a friend or relative to take the dog, you could stick it in a kennel or boarding for a week

That sounds like one of Blackadder's cunning plans, OP.

Just leave the heartless ex out of the equation entirely. The two of you are divorced. He is gone from your life and from the dog's life too.

Contact a local dog sitter. Have the sitter come around a few times to get to know the dog and vice versa.

Book your holiday. Book the dog sitter. Dog will believe the sitter is family. Everyone wins.

Your family all sound like shit. Your ex and kids can step up, make a roster

Why is your husband visiting the dog at your home if he has, supposedly, left? Do you really want his continued presence in your life?

Do you not have any friends who will take dog ?

I do this for friends /family’s dogs - dd 8 loves it and would love a dog

I won’t ever get one as a tie and like to go away on holiday and even just days out I can be out 4/6hrs a day and that’s unfair on a dog

but having one for 1-2weeks means get the best of both worlds

dd has a dog

dog is well cared for and has a holiday at mine

everyone happy

have a relatives dog at the moment. He is lovely but I will be glad when goes as he barks a lot and my shadow and follows me everywhere

or boarding kennels

“Dumping” a dog who had nothing to do with all this sounds cruel just on its face.

Why not put the dog with a friend/in a doggy day care when you go on vacation? Or have your ex look after the dog?

Since he got the dog but won’t take any responsibility for him, your ex can pay dog maintenance and you can hire a pet sitter to stay at the house with him. If you use the same one each time he will be just fine.

Tell your ex he needs to match his own time away, so 79 days worth of pet sitting.

Also why do you keep on referring to him as your current husband, as if he hasn’t left you and you’re still together? You’d handle this differently if it was a normal married relationship vs a breakup.

Try Julie Naismith separation anxiety training, helped me I can now leave her for an hour!
you need to pay for the dog to be looked after in your home. Which is what I have done for a night. been on holiday once in last 4 years took her with me plus another 2 family dogs.

I wouldn't dream of taking the dog to his office and leaving it there with a cheery "See you in a week"! Especially if he's as much of an arsehole as you say he is! What's to say when he leaves work at the end of that day, he doesn't dump the dog at a shelter or somewhere? Especially if he doesn't seem to want it now. I wouldn't take that risk to be honest. Especially as you're now so attached to him. I'd be heartbroken to come back to find the ex had dumped him off somewhere.
There are plenty of good suggestions for home sitters/drop in services, I'd go down that route and send a bill to your ex for his half!

@Fatfoot There is a hot corner in hell for people who scream and stamp their feet to get a dog, but then fuck off after getting one.

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yes dogs are a tie but there are people you can pay to take care of the dog while you go on holiday.

Is there a lovely person from his work, a family member or friend who could dog sit?
You have my sympathy re kennels, my woof was very anxious the first couple of times he went. It's a fab place too, they get playtime, cuddles, toys, walks etc and the place has a high staff to kennel ratio. He needed to go and come home four times I think it was before he fully went crazy happy when the kennels bag was packed and we went in the car. He was happy enough the other times but still anxious, and anxious at kennels too.
Could you take your dog to a kennels that also does daycare, and put him in for the day? Get him used to kennels being a fun place where you get to play and explore new sniffs etc?
If that doesn't appeal/doesn't work, look out for a home boarder who will either have your dog to their house or will come stay in yours while you're away.
Be persistent about making your holiday happen. You deserve it!