Dogs and day trips

[WorrisomeHeart]

Hi all

We’re considering rescuing a dog but as first time dog owners with primary aged kids, we are trying to make sure our lifestyle would be fair for the dog. I wfh full time, we have a large amount of parks near by and I have no issues meeting the exercise requirements. We have a large fenced in garden and space for the dog to have a quiet sleeping area. My youngest child is 5 and we’re working on confidence with dogs in preparation. From that respect, I feel like we’re doing our homework. The one issue I can’t resolve is what happens with ad hoc day trips (post Covid of course!). My assumption is that we’d need to adjust to dog friendly trips, but the kids enjoy Kidzania and we have planned a post Covid celebration trip to Harry Potter studios as a treat. Both of those things would mean we are out of the house from very early to late afternoon. In this instance, what’s the option for the dog? Do doggy daycares take dogs on ad hoc requirements or does that stress the dog too much as it’s not routine?
Would love to hear from dog owners in similar situations.

I think signing up as a borrower on Borrowmydoggy is an excellent idea as it gives you much more insight into actual dog ownership- and/or you could offer to look after your neighbours when they go on holidayif we ever get to go on holiday again.

Owning a dog is a big responsibility and is restricting so it's good to have a trial to see what it's like

I use day care on a regular basis but also some add hoc if we going be out all day

Our dog day care does not mind but obviously do need book in advance.Saying that she has helped in emergencry e.g. hospital

Need be aware of numbers we are lucky as she also has another lady work with her both houses licensed

I have two dogs. They are quite chilled and do not suffer from any kind of separation anxiety. I'm home most of the time but occasionally (say once a month) go away for the day, and the dogs may be alone from 8-4.30pm, when the kids get home.
I make sure they have a good walk before I go and plenty of water. They are fine.