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Old 11-05-2009, 06:43 PM
 
Location: 39 20' 59"N / 75 30' 53"W
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What is it about the dog that requires so much time? My apologies for calling you selfish,
I pet sit once in a while myself. I didn't see the big deal, on the other hand its wrong for him
to expect it. He probably can't get anyone else to watch a dog that requires so much time,
seriously, how does the guy deal with it, don't get me wrong I love pets, but come on?

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Hey now, how he talks to me has little reflection on my overall attitude and/or willingness to do his dirty work. Like I said, I'm not pleased with this situation and in no way have I succumbed/agreed to his request. I was simply venting my frustrations. As a matter of fact, I don't plan on watching his dog at the end of the month, because it is simply not convenient for me.

Bottom line, I'm guessing he talks to everybody like this (in fact, I've heard from some of our mutual co-workers that he talks to them in the same manner). Just because his words are directed towards you doesn't mean you're his b****. Succumbing to his every demand would qualify you as his b****.

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Old 11-05-2009, 06:50 PM
 
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Just tell him you can't baby tend the dog. You have a life, that does not include taking care of a dog. If he goes out of town, he will have to find a board the dog at a kennel.
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Old 11-05-2009, 06:53 PM
 
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When it comes to watching his dog, all I have to say is no.
Once again, well? When he said:

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"So I guess my company's going to want me to fly out to headquarters again at the end of the month. You enjoyed watching my dog last time, right? You guys got some quality bonding time. So, you won't mind watching him for me again, right?"
What did you say?

What was your contribution in the above "exchange"? Why all the drama? Just say to the guy "Sorry dude, but I don't want to be responsible for your dog while you are out of town. You'll have to call a dog sitting/walking service."
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Old 11-05-2009, 06:54 PM
 
Location: SE Florida
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Tell him that you have made plans and he needs to board the dog.
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Old 11-05-2009, 08:10 PM
 
Location: Chapel Hill, N.C.
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One time a friend asked me to take care of her dog for the weekend. I was happy to help but when she called to say she was extending her trip and would I keep the dog for another full well I said No I couldn't and she would either have to come on home or I would put the dog in the boarding kennel. She got all huffy and said I wasn't her true friend, this trip was important, etc but she would see what she could do. She was supposed to be home Sunday night by 6 p.m. When I did not hear from her by Monday morning i took the dog to the kennell, went to her apartment and left a note on her door where the dog was.
She didn't call me or come home till Friday night just assuming I would take the bait and keep the dog. She was furious, called me all sorts of names and had a dog boarding bill to deal with. The friendship was definitely adversely affected by this episode but it told me volumes about the kind of person she was and I didn't feel I lost much of a friend.
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