https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:05:16 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-borrow-your-dog#post-1327422 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 08:23:39 +0000 purrpletulips 1327422@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We ultimately decided to let our sitter borrow our dog, DH's only stipulation is that he wants it to be during a time when we wouldn't normally be home (he is utterly lost when our dog isn't in the house and we are). We are going out of town for a day this weekend and normally Griffin would be fine by herself but have offered that as an option because we know that she'd be happier visiting then sitting at home alone with the cat :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-borrow-your-dog#post-1327403 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 08:09:22 +0000 Cherrybee 1327403@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I read this and thought, initially, that I didn't see what was weird about it.... but then I imagined that our dog sitter (their groomer who also has a boarding facility) asked the same thing about our dogs and I realised just how bizarre it must have sounded to you when she asked. I would be a bit thrown, too! I was so weirded out when we went to collect our dogs after they had been boarded with the groomer for the first time and she told us that she had taken them home and let them sleep in the bed with her!! Whaaaat?! But then I thought that, actually, that would have been nicer for them so who am I to argue! Ultimately, I'd let the dog go and have fun with your sitter! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-borrow-your-dog#post-1327305 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 06:09:11 +0000 purrpletulips 1327305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@meredithNYC: yes she is a Newfoundland. She is the sweetest gentlest dog. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-borrow-your-dog#post-1326727 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 19:44:13 +0000 meredithNYC 1326727@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@purrpletulips: I think it's kind of sweet. Is your dog a Newf? My cousin has one and I love him. If I didn't think my English bulldog would be a pest to him I would love to borrow him, so I get it :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-borrow-your-dog#post-1326664 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 19:18:19 +0000 Cole 1326664@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsH: I had the same thought, our dog is fabulous with people who need an extra snuggle so maybe the friend is having a rough time? I would probably say yes but my dog loves going places and is high energy so it is a win win here. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-borrow-your-dog#post-1326617 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 18:56:20 +0000 MrsH 1326617@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At first I thought it was a bit odd but on second thought maybe not so much. One of the reasons we got our second dog was because my Dad was battling cancer. Maybe her friend needs a pick me up? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-borrow-your-dog#post-1326555 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 18:18:20 +0000 PawPrints 1326555@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh I would so want to borrow that dog. It's a little odd but I'd totally let someone borrow our dog in the hopes that the dog would get a little stimulation/exercise out of it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-borrow-your-dog#post-1326541 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 18:09:37 +0000 Greentea 1326541@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is so funny to me. I don't think it is weird at.all. Look at that face! Pick me ! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-borrow-your-dog#post-1326538 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 18:09:07 +0000 LovelyPlum 1326538@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HolisticMama: that's a great point!</p> <p>If you trust your dog sitter, then I would. Our dog is so high-energy, I would appreciate the break! :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-borrow-your-dog#post-1326507 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 17:59:29 +0000 HolisticMama 1326507@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I believe very strongly in the therapeutic benefits of furbabies. So if I trusted my sitter? Sure...<br /> It maybe just what this stranger needs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-borrow-your-dog#post-1326492 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 17:55:17 +0000 Purpledaisy 1326492@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's a little weird... But I'd let her! As long as you trust her and I'm sure your dog would love some extra attention. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-borrow-your-dog#post-1325884 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 14:56:22 +0000 Mamaof2 1325884@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would! sounds like it just for a visit and your dog sitter I assume would be there the whole time - so why not? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-borrow-your-dog#post-1325875 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 14:54:51 +0000 Boheme 1325875@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love, love, love Newfies, but its not practical to own one in our current home. So yes, I'd totally want to borrow your puppy :) So cute! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-borrow-your-dog#post-1325853 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 14:52:00 +0000 Dandelion 1325853@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>After seeing that pic, I want to borrow your dog for an afternoon, too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-borrow-your-dog#post-1325812 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 14:46:47 +0000 Greentea 1325812@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@purrpletulips: omg! That pic! What's not to love? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-borrow-your-dog#post-1325803 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 14:45:20 +0000 Greentea 1325803@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In college before I had my dog I had free access to my friend's dog. I loved it! She knew my truck and would start freaking out when she heard me coming and almost bust down the door. I took her for hikes. I also would lend out my dog to others. She went to parties, on hikes, joy rides... you name it. It was awesome! I worked at a kennel and was allowed to borrow my favorite dog anytime :) We went swimming, hiking, camping, we would hug. It was awesome. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-borrow-your-dog#post-1325769 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 14:38:28 +0000 purrpletulips 1325769@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bao: She didn't really specify a time frame but likely it would just be for an afternoon or the day; she is leaving that up to us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-borrow-your-dog#post-1325759 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 14:36:30 +0000 Bao 1325759@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@purrpletulips: Is it just for an afternoon or something? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-borrow-your-dog#post-1325757 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 14:36:08 +0000 psw27 1325757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>hmm seems kind of random but my dog walker is kind of random like this so I guess I would be okay with it... as long as my fur baby wasn't gone too long. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-borrow-your-dog#post-1325756 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 14:36:07 +0000 pelikila 1325756@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Visit at the friend's place with sitter - sure. Stay/keep for awhile - no. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-borrow-your-dog#post-1325753 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 14:35:29 +0000 mrbee 1325753@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@purrpletulips: Ah ok. Well if the visit was to a place that was interesting for the dog, I'd consider it. Or if you wanted a doggie break, that might work too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-borrow-your-dog#post-1325750 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 14:35:25 +0000 Bao 1325750@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's sweet! I bet your dog will love the attention too ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-borrow-your-dog#post-1325749 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 14:35:18 +0000 Beebug 1325749@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, I'd be okay with it if sitter was taking him for the visit and staying with! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-borrow-your-dog#post-1325742 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 14:33:51 +0000 purrpletulips 1325742@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: I reread my original post and tried to clean up the language so it made more sense. Our dogsitter would take the dog to visit the friend and stay with her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-borrow-your-dog#post-1325710 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 14:30:06 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1325710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's unusual, but sweet. I would let my dog go with a friend. He'd probably love it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-borrow-your-dog#post-1325709 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 14:29:58 +0000 pui 1325709@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: Well... how long are we talking borrowing my pup here? How far away is this friend? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-borrow-your-dog#post-1325707 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 14:29:52 +0000 Alivoo01 1325707@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@edelweiss: LOL!! Right!! Such a sweet face!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-borrow-your-dog#post-1325705 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 14:29:33 +0000 Alivoo01 1325705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you trust your dog sitter, I say go for it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-borrow-your-dog#post-1325703 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 14:29:08 +0000 edelweiss 1325703@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@purrpletulips: just saw the pic. yeah, i'd be requesting visitation rights with that cuddly bear every day!</p> <p>ETA: but it's a personal decision, so if it feels kinda weird, don't do it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/can-i-borrow-your-dog#post-1325700 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 14:28:44 +0000 mrbee 1325700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pui: I thought the request was, if the sitter could borrow the dog and visit her friend? Could have misread it though! </p>