I want to get a dog but I have to work, how does everyone on broadway market do it ?

So we have decided to get a dog next year after much deliberation, we have settled on getting a Bedlington Whippet, does anyone have any experience with this breed. From what I understand they have a nice temperament and can get on with other animals if there ar introduction when young, with have two cats. Very excited for the new addition to the Axe family.

I've had to leave my dogs with my ex as it wasn't feasible for me to have them given my working hours (which are still shorter than yours) - just wouldn't have been fair on them. tbh, the last year or so of our relationship I was staying with her for the sake of the dogs - this was not healthy. Really miss them, but at least we have decent custody arrangements and I get to see them a couple of times a week.

Bedlington Whippets / Lurchers are great dogs. I have one plus a whippet. Are you getting a dog or a bitch?

They are sight hounds and whilst ours have been brought up with rabbits they have a strong prey drive when out and about.

Be advise to get a dog rather than a bitch, can't remember what reason was given. Where did you get yours from?

He's fine with it. A little afraid of it to be honest.

HOWEVER, he will try to kill any other cat that he sees. He's only cool with the one that he has known since being a puppy.

I'm with Markyboy on this. Its doable but to do it right can be a bit costy.

We pay £320 per month on dog daycare at the moment. To be fair, we could spend less but we have a walker who takes him out for long days rabitting in kentish forests and they are worth every penny.

I work from home every day, the time otto gets away from home is useful for me for meetings but also for his socialisation as a puppy.

He is happy in his crate for up to three hours at a push, he would not be happy left at home for a working day even on rare occasions.

In typical internet forum style I was going to say the opposite. Growing up with working collies and having whippets and lurchers as pets I was going to recommend getting a bitch.

That said, any dog that is well trained and looked after should be fine.

Bollocks

My boy only has the one eye and has managed to cut himself open.

As I am the responsible adult at home today am sure I’ll be in trouble. He is currently at the vets being stitched up. To be honest it’s fucking lucky that this missed his remaining eye.

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Was it your fault? Dogs will be dogs... Ours ripped off his dew claw last Friday chasing a tennis ball, I think that game might have had its day.
Had fun in the snow, made it to 1 year old.

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Not my fault

He is super exuberant and hurt himself in the garden.

He’ll be right as rain, HTFU Vizsla dog

He should be fine, but am guessing he won't enjoy the night at the vets. My bitch is discombobulated without him. She can be a right cunt towards him at times but actually loves him and is completely out of sorts right now.

Tomorrow all we be ok.

hope all's well :) Our lost a tooth at the weekend but he's pretty old (12 yrs old) now so is doing good all the same...

Some pics. Poor boy is very groggy today so the hood is clattering into everything.

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Ouch! Hope he's back to his usual self soon.

I've used vet's superglue for cuts, mainly to avoid the risk of the general anaesthetic for stitches. It's great for cuts of up to an inch, depending on the location, but I wouldn't risk it anywhere near the eye.

Yep, the proximity to his only eye meant I wasn’t going to take any risks. He is really hung over from the anaesthetic and very subdued.

The worry is he is an over exuberant idiot. When lame he will still run around at full speed. So trying to manage him as he feels better is going to be a challenge. I can predict he will try to run through gaps that the lampshade won’t fit through.

Can't you crate him for a while?

Not all day for the crate, especially as our bitch would not be happy if she is also crated for long period. But it just means that he needs to be kept on a lead in the garden to avoid him injuring himself chasing squirrels/deer/rabbits/foxes etc.

Right, not sure if it's the right thread or if it has been covered before but I am looking into the possibility to take my dog on a touring trip. Boys trip...He is a french bulldog weight approximately 11kg, what would be the best way of carrying him on the bike?

Trailer would be the obvious choice non?
I wish we could do something similar with our cat but she’s way to timid for such adventures.

Might well be....is there any recommended trailer for that purpose?
I used to carry him in my brompton front basket but since he got fat not really a possibility anymore. I like the idea of front instead of rear though

I’m sure there are pet-specific trailers out there(similar to the ones people use for their mini-humans).
If you want him up front then either a Christiania bike or some sorta cargo/butchers bike is in order, shame that would suck for touring on tho.
https://dogsrecommend.com/carrier/best-pet-bike-trailers/

well should have scrolled a bit more in my search results page...

https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/224313/?offset=25#comment9340780

Thanks man, yeah I agree noway I tour with a cargo bike. I think Trailer is the best way.

Have a look at buddy riders, it’s like having your head out of the window, Doug loves it.

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