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What to do with dog being let out only an hour daily for three months?

I have a client who booked me for 2 drop in visits a day, for 3 months while she is on deployment. She has three cats (all I do is feed, water and clean litter box) but her dog, a 2 yr old husky is only getting out for an hour a day. The other 23 hrs she is to be locked in her cage per owner's request. This dog is very energetic and needs some attention! I talked to the owner and offered to have the dog stay at my place as I live just down the road, I would of course still drop in to check the cats. The owner had no problem with this. HOWEVER, this dog is not spayed and I have an intact male. I brought dog over to see how she did and they were okay, but after a bit he did try to keep mounting her. At a loss with what I should do. She also hates getting back into her cage, and I don't blame her. This is going to be a long 3 months.

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Oh wow! That does not seem like nearly enough attention and time for a dog. I would recommend a couple of things: A) If the Husky is not in heat and your dog's humping isn't aggressive or the Husky does not get aggressive when it happens it may be okay for them to be together. You can probably contact a vet or animal expert to ask about this. But when the mounting occurred and it was a negative experience I totally understand not wanting them together. B) Is there anyway for you to go over there for a longer period of time, even every couple of days? C) Is there any way to have someone else go over there for a more extended period?

I completely understand that you're only being paid for the drop in visits that were contracted but it seems like the situation could be detrimental to the Husky.

I really feel for you on this one. I hope that you're able to work something out - I don't envy your position right now. Good luck!

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I was going to suggest staying a longer period of time (as previously suggested) - Maybe you can get internet privileges and check email and such while there, or bring food from home to cook & eat meals there.

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There are resources for ones on deployment. https://www.americanhumane.org/fact-she…

It basically comes down to: do you want to work for free? If you can afford it and have the slot open and desire and time and energy: go for it! Otherwise it's not at all humane or normal to expect you to only care for dog one hour per day OR care for dog for free.

If the person is going to be gone for 3 months you want to make sure you have vet authorization for care (they sign paper and notify vet to charge credit card for vet costs) enough food for the entire time. They probably won't be reachable so having everything in writing is a good idea for emergencies. Some recommend writing up contract/instructions of what to do if time gets extended. If you decide to house dog at your home, I strongly recommend doing a test overnight stay. I know you had her over for a short bit but things are different when overnight. Especially for a husky!! I assume you have experience with that specific breed. Escape artists, loves to chew through walls, pees in house when mad, needs daily intense mental and physical exercise, seperation anxiety...... there's a reason the owner keeps her kennelled......prob ate a couch or two LOL