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SheltieLover

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7. Is there someone at your company who you can talk to about this?

Reply to Orrex (Reply #3)

Thu May 29, 2025, 09:56 PM

May 29

Maybe embellish a bit and say one of your client's dogs was making you feel threatened? If they even catch a whif of a lawsuit or a WC claim, they might have their appointment setters or whomever confirm that the dogs are to be kept away from you and other techs while you work.

Ha ha ha -- not that kind of job.

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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 May 30 #14

Let me get this straight True Dough May 30 #15

I'm fine with subwoofers Orrex May 30 #16

That's really Rude! Sorry you have to deal w that. electric_blue68 May 30 #17

Thanks for understanding! Orrex May 31 #18

'For service workers, the egocentric first-time dog owner in "The Friend" will be all too familiar' Donkees May 31 #19

Good article! Orrex May 31 #21

Doesn't need to be a "low-key" rant, IMO. It's a very legitimate one. Sogo May 31 #20