Comments on: Rent-A-Dog? http://blog.k9cuisine.com/2008/05/10/rent-a-dog/ Everything K9.... Brought to you by K9Cuisine.com Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:09:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Lindsay http://blog.k9cuisine.com/2008/05/10/rent-a-dog/#comment-1515 Lindsay Fri, 30 May 2008 21:09:50 +0000 http://blog.k9cuisine.com/?p=63#comment-1515 Hmm, I think if you are not committed 100 percent, then why have a dog at all? Then again, some of these dogs might be shelter dogs or formal shelter dogs and they don't have anywhere else to go anyway. I guess it depends on the dog's personality. Hmm, I think if you are not committed 100 percent, then why have a dog at all? Then again, some of these dogs might be shelter dogs or formal shelter dogs and they don’t have anywhere else to go anyway. I guess it depends on the dog’s personality.

]]> By: Ami Moore The Dog Behavior Expert http://blog.k9cuisine.com/2008/05/10/rent-a-dog/#comment-1512 Ami Moore The Dog Behavior Expert Wed, 28 May 2008 15:36:37 +0000 http://blog.k9cuisine.com/?p=63#comment-1512 Hello, In my city of Chicago this concept would take off like a rocket especially with the young, single adults in their twenties and thirties who work eighty hours a week. The concept of renting a dog for a short period is the perfect remedy for young, dog-loving professionals who have a hectic big city life. I think that the UK program and it's USA counterparts are fantastic. I think that this company is clearly on to something great. I believe that there are many responsible people who love dogs but don't have the time to commit to a pet full-time but may have the time for a pet once a week ever month or so. I applaud these gentle, kind people who are HONEST abot their limitations of time, space and even money. I am glad that these urban dog lovers are comfortable enough with themselves and their values to not be bullied into adopting or buying a dog that whose needs they can't meet on a day-to-day basis. If Flexpet chooses dogs that have the gentle, easy going temperament for this kind of work such as Labs, Goldens, Beagles, English Spaniels and Poodles, then the dogs will not become distressed when they go on visits. Dogs are the most adaptable mammal on Earth, they are on every continent and in every climate. Dogs are genetically programmed to "go with the flow". In closing I would recommend that anyone who has concerns about the program to call your local Flexpet and talk to an operator. I am sure that they will put your concerns to rest. Wags and Wiggles, Ami Moore, The Chicago Dog Behavior Expert www.dogdoright.com Hello,

In my city of Chicago this concept would take off like a rocket especially with the young, single adults in their twenties and thirties who work eighty hours a week. The concept of renting a dog for a short period is the perfect remedy for young, dog-loving professionals who have a hectic big city life.

I think that the UK program and it’s USA counterparts are fantastic. I think that this company is clearly on to something great. I believe that there are many responsible people who love dogs but don’t have the time to commit to a pet full-time but may have the time for a pet once a week ever month or so. I applaud these gentle, kind people who are HONEST abot their limitations of time, space and even money. I am glad that these urban dog lovers are comfortable enough with themselves and their values to not be bullied into adopting or buying a dog that whose needs they can’t meet on a day-to-day basis.

If Flexpet chooses dogs that have the gentle, easy going temperament for this kind of work such as Labs, Goldens, Beagles, English Spaniels and Poodles, then the dogs will not become distressed when they go on visits. Dogs are the most adaptable mammal on Earth, they are on every continent and in every climate. Dogs are genetically programmed to “go with the flow”.

In closing I would recommend that anyone who has concerns about the program to call your local Flexpet and talk to an operator. I am sure that they will put your concerns to rest.

Wags and Wiggles,
Ami Moore, The Chicago Dog Behavior Expert
http://www.dogdoright.com

]]> By: jan http://blog.k9cuisine.com/2008/05/10/rent-a-dog/#comment-1490 jan Mon, 19 May 2008 00:18:17 +0000 http://blog.k9cuisine.com/?p=63#comment-1490 Two of my dogs would be ideal for this sort of program. They love people and are always ready for an adventure. The other two would be very upset not to have me around them all the time. I do hope the personalities of the dogs are considered for the program. Two of my dogs would be ideal for this sort of program. They love people and are always ready for an adventure. The other two would be very upset not to have me around them all the time. I do hope the personalities of the dogs are considered for the program.

]]> By: myspoileddogs http://blog.k9cuisine.com/2008/05/10/rent-a-dog/#comment-1483 myspoileddogs Fri, 16 May 2008 18:57:07 +0000 http://blog.k9cuisine.com/?p=63#comment-1483 I've heard of places that offer "rent a dogs" in the US as well. I would defintely be concerned about the welfare of the dogs involved. How do they know that the dog's are being well treated and getting the care that they need from the renters? I’ve heard of places that offer “rent a dogs” in the US as well. I would defintely be concerned about the welfare of the dogs involved. How do they know that the dog’s are being well treated and getting the care that they need from the renters?

]]> By: Anthony http://blog.k9cuisine.com/2008/05/10/rent-a-dog/#comment-1461 Anthony Tue, 13 May 2008 04:34:19 +0000 http://blog.k9cuisine.com/?p=63#comment-1461 WOW!!!! At £279 they can certainly afford a dog. WOW!!!! At £279 they can certainly afford a dog.

]]> By: Lora http://blog.k9cuisine.com/2008/05/10/rent-a-dog/#comment-1456 Lora Sun, 11 May 2008 15:02:22 +0000 http://blog.k9cuisine.com/?p=63#comment-1456 £279 a month! Thats $550 AMERICAN BUCKEROONIES! I think if these people want to have a dog so badly, they should volunteer at a shelter or rescue organization to get their fix. Every dog DESERVES to have someone they call their own and being passed around is horrible. I can't even imagine the behavior problems these dogs will crop up with not having any security or consistency. I think it is disgusting! £279 a month! Thats $550 AMERICAN BUCKEROONIES! I think if these people want to have a dog so badly, they should volunteer at a shelter or rescue organization to get their fix. Every dog DESERVES to have someone they call their own and being passed around is horrible. I can’t even imagine the behavior problems these dogs will crop up with not having any security or consistency.

I think it is disgusting!

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