A professional dog sitter has offered insights into the challenges of caring for certain dog breeds, describing them as a “nightmare” and prompting a reconsideration of her stance on pets.
Taking to Reddit to share her experiences, the dog sitter, who preferred to remain anonymous, highlighted her struggles with two particular breeds that proved to be exceptionally demanding. She recounted her recurring anxiety attacks while looking after a Golden Retriever-Poodle mix and a Bernese Mountain Dog-Poodle mix, known as a Bernedoodle. Despite her affection for dogs and her own Boxer companion, the sitter found these experiences overwhelming, citing the dogs’ neurotic behavior, incessant barking, and resistance to commands.
Detailing her challenges further, she described the ordeal of walking the large dogs, necessitating leash control even within a fenced backyard due to their tendency to stray and engage in undesirable behaviors like tree-chewing and chasing wildlife. The sitter lamented the difficulty in managing typical puppy behavior in such sizable animals, labeling it a “nightmare” scenario.
Additionally, the sitter recounted a negative encounter with a Boston Terrier, expressing surprise at the dog’s strength and the unexpected task of post-defecation hygiene, which she found particularly unpleasant.
Further, the sitter expressed frustration with breeds like Beagles and various doodle mixes, citing their persistent barking and reported aggression toward other dogs. Her observations resonated with fellow Reddit users, who shared similar sentiments and recounted their own encounters with challenging doodles.
The candid revelations sparked a conversation among readers, with many echoing the sitter’s experiences and expressing shared frustrations with certain breeds’ behavior. Despite the joys of working with dogs, the sitter’s account sheds light on the less glamorous aspects of pet care and underscores the importance of understanding breed characteristics when considering dog ownership or professional pet services.
