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hlthe2b

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4. Well, they are inconsiderate but you know that. Maybe make it clear when you set the appointment

Thu May 29, 2025, 09:26 PM

May 29

what is expected on that score (kennelled, placed out in the backyard, shut off in a separate room, etc.) to make the trip expedient and efficient. Or, I suppose you could claim you are allergic if you don't feel like those parameters can be insisted upon without irreparably antagonizing the customer or your employer?

I adore my dog and all my past pups, but I would never have had them running around freely while I had work done on my house or appliances, or whatever. I know there are a lot of reasons for people not to want to be around other people's pets. But if that is an absolute deal breaker for you, you need to be direct and set your expectations ahead of time.

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Dog people, explain something to me. (A low-key rant) [View all] Orrex May 29 OP

Excellent question My Friend BOSSHOG May 29 #1

No idea, but can you specify all dogs be removed prior to your arrival in your contract? SheltieLover May 29 #2

Thank you. Orrex May 29 #3

Is there someone at your company who you can talk to about this? SheltieLover May 29 #7

I have one particular friend who's very supportive Orrex May 29 #12

Great idea! SheltieLover May 29 #13

Well, they are inconsiderate but you know that. Maybe make it clear when you set the appointment hlthe2b May 29 #4

Very sensible suggestions Orrex May 29 #6

Maybe you could say something like "as this is sensitive electronic equipment, it would be best if you locked Fido up SheltieLover May 29 #8

I have two dogs Lifeafter70 May 29 #5

You are making a great case for the saying soldierant May 29 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author Ponietz May 29 #10

That's very much the case (nt) Orrex May 29 #11

We have very friendly dogs but we still crate our dogs when a service person is in the house LetMyPeopleVote Friday #14

Let me get this straight True Dough Friday #15

I'm fine with subwoofers Orrex Friday #16

That's really Rude! Sorry you have to deal w that. electric_blue68 Friday #17

Thanks for understanding! Orrex Saturday #18

'For service workers, the egocentric first-time dog owner in "The Friend" will be all too familiar' Donkees Saturday #19

Good article! Orrex Saturday #21

Doesn't need to be a "low-key" rant, IMO. It's a very legitimate one. Sogo Saturday #20