If someone looks after your dog for free is it reasonable to complain about something?

[AnotherDoggy1]

Looked after ex husband's dog for two weeks (also DD's dad) whilst he was away on holiday with DD and his wife and their kids. For free obviously, just asked for his food and bed.

Anyway he's pissed because I've not walked him much.

I had every intention of doing so but he is TERRIBLE on the lead. Yanking and pulling the whole time and frankly I just grew tired of trying so he's only been on a walk a few times whilst here. He's had the run of my large garden the rest of the time. He's seemed happy enough. I WFH so never really been on his own.

I know it's not ideal but it hasn't done him any harm and it was a favour. I just feel like saying train your flipping dog if you want other people to walk them!

HE asked you to mind the dog, you did not offer. He made no mention of his dog being hard to walk. He was not paying you for boarding his dog and letting it sleep in your bed?

Cheeky, freeloading fucker. Tell him to pay top dollar next tome he wants to go on holidays. The neck of him.

My dog can be an absolute donut on a lead. When she came to me she was walked using a Halti headcollar, I managed to transition her to using a harness but she's extremely fearful and if she get frightened she bolts.

If you were looking after her, especially for free I probably wouldn't ask you to walk her at all. Lack of a walk might not hurt her. Pulling you into a road when she's scared might get you both run over.

I think 24/7 company. playtime, time in the garden and cuddles on the sofa sounds lovely for a dog as its only temporary and your Ex should be grateful to you. I hope you're prepared to say 'not a bloody chance' should he ask you again.