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Isolation with a dog

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bananaramadramas · 14/01/2021 20:04

We are isolating as DD17 has tested positive. I live in a flat. What do I do about walking the dog?

Currently I am wearing a mask, not using the lift, taking antibacterial wipes and wiping the two doors I have to open. I go to a place where I'm not in close proximity to anyone.

Was just speaking to a friend and he said I shouldn't be taking the dog out at all, which I get, but I don't see another option?

Also, rubbish, recycling.. I can't have 10 days worth just sitting in my flat surely?

OP posts:

Rosehip10 · 14/01/2021 20:06

Advive from gov.uk

"If you, or a member of your household, have symptoms of coronavirus you should self-isolate for 10 days.

If you’re self-isolating you should make alternative arrangements to take care of your animal’s welfare. You should ask for support from others who are not self-isolating or use professional services"

So no, you should not be going out - people wonder why transmission is still common

youdontnome · 14/01/2021 20:08

My dh walked the dog whilst he was isolating. I think he googled it and it said you could, he just kept his distance from his other dog walking cronies.

Rosehip10 · 14/01/2021 20:09

@youdontnome The official gov advice says specifically NOT to do that:

www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-people-with-animals

AaronPurr · 14/01/2021 20:10

Your daughter has tested postive, so no you definitely shouldn't be going out to exercise the dog or take out recycling. I believe the current advice is enlist help of family / friends or professional dog walkers.

youdontnome · 14/01/2021 20:10

Actually when I think about it, it wasnt in lockdown, so I'm not sure that's correct.

Nousernamesleftatall · 14/01/2021 20:11

Ignore pp unhelpful comments.

Studies have shown outdoor transmission is minuscule. Asymptomatic transmission is minuscule.

Go and walk your dog at night. It is probably more risky for someone else to come and collect it.

starrynight19 · 14/01/2021 20:11

We had to arrange for someone to come and walk our dog when we were isolating.

wellyjellymelly · 14/01/2021 20:12

@Nousernamesleftatall

Ignore pp unhelpful comments.

Studies have shown outdoor transmission is minuscule. Asymptomatic transmission is minuscule.

Go and walk your dog at night. It is probably more risky for someone else to come and collect it.

Or just follow the rules like everybody else!

FGS!!

wetotter · 14/01/2021 20:15

Please do not go out when you are in self isolation.

You can however use a dog walker, or have a friend walk your dog (there is advice online about safe hangovers) or you could contact your local volunteer groups

Failing all that, RSPCA and other animal welfare organisations have posted advice on games to help keep your dog stimulated and happy when indoors (it's worth knowing about those as they are useful if you ever have an injured or poorly/convalescent dog)

Delatron · 14/01/2021 20:15

We had to arrange for someone to collect our dog and walk him. So obviously coming in to contact with that person 🙄. Common sense goes out of the window when there the ‘rulz’ to follow.

We could have walked him early morning or late at night and not seen a soul but that wasn’t allowed!

viatheapp · 14/01/2021 20:17

I agree with @Nousernamesleftatall. You can all FFS all you like, but someone walking their dog somewhere they won't come into contact with anyone, early in the morning/late at night, not touching anything, isn't putting anyone at risk (and no I'm not someone who is going out and generally ignoring the guidelines)

Delatron · 14/01/2021 20:17

That’s definitely why the virus is spreading though. People taking their dogs for walks when they are in isolation. Even if they stay far away from people the virus can spread for miles through the air.

viatheapp · 14/01/2021 20:18

Where do you suggest her dog goes to the loo? She lives in a flat.

HellsAngel81 · 14/01/2021 20:18

I really feel for you op! I also live in a flat and am currently self-isolating. I've had to send my dog to my mums. Do you have family or friends who can take your dog for you? It's a really crap situation for us flat dwellers with dogs isn't it

shinynewapple2021 · 14/01/2021 20:18

Presumably @bananaramadramas you need to get the dog outside to toilet anyway ? I was going to suggest some ways you could occupy the dog indoors, assuming it's a small dog, but that's a bit irrelevant if you are needing to get out of your flat for toileting.

Do you know anyone who would be willing to take your dog for the duration of your isolation? They would need to bath the dog on having him and use different leads, harness to the ones you had touched .

Our son and his GF have recently been isolating with Covid, we chose not to take the dog, but they have a garden so were able to play outside with him .

CaptainMyCaptain · 14/01/2021 20:19

Even if they stay far away from people the virus can spread for miles through the air. No, I don't think it can.

shinynewapple2021 · 14/01/2021 20:20

@CaptainMyCaptain

Even if they stay far away from people the virus can spread for miles through the air. No, I don't think it can.

I don't think this was a serious comment

userxx · 14/01/2021 20:21

@viatheapp

I agree with *@Nousernamesleftatall*. You can all FFS all you like, but someone walking their dog somewhere they won't come into contact with anyone, early in the morning/late at night, not touching anything, isn't putting anyone at risk (and no I'm not someone who is going out and generally ignoring the guidelines)

But it's not the rules 🙄

Delatron · 14/01/2021 20:22

Sorry yes I though it was obvious I was being sarcastic!

PinkSparklyPussyCat · 14/01/2021 20:22

@AaronPurr

Are you really saying you can't take out rubbish (recycling isn't quite such an issue)? What are you supposed to do with it for the best part of 2 weeks?

CaptainMyCaptain · 14/01/2021 20:23

@Delatron

Sorry yes I though it was obvious I was being sarcastic!

Oops sorry, I missed that.

Frouby · 14/01/2021 20:24

I think even farmers were told they couldn't leave their house to tend to their stock, they were told to get someone in. Thing is, say a small dairy herd needs milking you normally do as a a family, you can't have them stood distressed and in pain for a couple of days, or starving or without water, that would be cruel and there is no guarantee you would be able to find someone.

I would isolate son, make other arrangements for the dog as soon as you can and in the meantime take whatever steps you need to keep the dog free from distress.

Delatron · 14/01/2021 20:25

Sorry @CaptainMyCaptain I’ve reverted to sarcasm today.
Might need to take a break from these boards!!

Nousernamesleftatall · 14/01/2021 20:26

Agree @Delatron

Use your common sense. It gives people a sense of security that they won’t catch it if everyone follows the ‘rules’. Ignoring the fact that most outbreaks are in hospitals, care homes, factories etc and they can’t ever close.

To have even a chance to transmit the virus outside you would have to stand close to someone and have a chat for 15 minutes.

Delatron · 14/01/2021 20:26

One last thing before I flounce off.

You can’t take your bins out?? So you can’t walk to the bottom of your garden path? And we wonder why compliance is so low...

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