Running out of options for dog walker

[jumpingbean1810]

We got our poodle/retriever Cross early 2020. When I went back to work, a lovely dog walker local to us solo walked her and kept her company on the 2 days a week I went into office. Sadly she stopped dog walking for personal reasons last Xmas. A couple of other dog walkers who do group walks trialled her but said she was too boisterous around other dogs and couldn't take her. Then a retired neighbour solo walked her for about last 6mths. Unfortunately the dog is too strong for her and pulled her over so it's not safe for her to walk her. Another group walker trialled her but over 6 walks she's become increasingly stressed travelling in his car with other dogs causing her to snap at them, so he's also had to stop walking her.

I've tried doggy day care but her relentless pursuit of other dogs goes unchecked And I think she'll tip over the edge and end up in a fight.

I've spent thousands on training, behaviourists etc but they've all said she's so highly strung outside and her anxiety mixed with an extremely high prey drive make her v hard to manage.

I'm at aloss what to do next. I can juggle work and home til Xmas but need to be in office 2x days a week long term. Leaving her all day is unfair but really struggling to find someone to meet her needs.

Any suggestions?

Do you think she’d be okay if you just left her at home on the days you work? I know in Mumsnet land this is akin to leaving a dog to starve but it might be preferable to putting her in a stressful situation.

Are there any local pet sitters? I've used a local company to look after our cats when we go on holiday for years but they also offer dog walking and regularly post photos of dogs they walk daily when owners are at work. Almost all solo walks, it's a 2 person company so they build really good relationships with the dogs (and our cats, both come running when they hear them!). I love seeing their SM posts, the dogs always look so happy!

I've also used pet pals and I believe they offer similar.

Alternatively would your neighbour be willing to just pop in and let the dog out in the garden for half an hour on the days your in the office then you do a proper walk when you get in? At least that way the dog can have a wee and a play.