Experiences with Borrow My Doggy?

unimaginativeusername · 02-03-2023 8:13pm #1

Has anyone used Borrow my Doggy and how has it gone? The good, the bad, the ugly?

It’s such a good idea in theory but sounds like something that could be too good to be true.

If a non runner, what are cost effective alternatives to doggy daycare? It averages €40 a day in Dublin which is pretty outrageous.

tk123 · 03-03-2023 12:07pm

Is there an FB page for your area or eg a WhatsApp group for dog walkers? More than likely you’ll find a minder locally or somebody will recommend who they use 👍🏻

artanevilla · 03-03-2023 12:10pm

40 a day seems pretty reasonable to me.

unimaginativeusername · 03-03-2023 4:38pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120308743#Comment_120308743

Some doggy day cares outside Dublin are less than half the price. I've heard as low as €10 in some places.

I'd only need it two days a week so wouldn't be the end of the world but if you worked five days you're looking at €800 a month! And I think a lot of them start charging every 15mins if you don't make it on time which is fair enough if owners are late but it adds up. And that's if you can get a space. A lot of them are already full.

If this from last June is accurate, it's not that much more than creche rates! https://www.newstalk.com/news/childcare-costs-parents-paying-per-month-1351374

It just feels like the whole dog industry is a racket!

tk123 · 03-03-2023 4:50pm

Their rent will be more expensive in Dublin though, they also have other bills, insurance, wages to pay etc etc etc

unimaginativeusername · 03-03-2023 5:13pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120309998#Comment_120309998

That's true. Endlessly frustrating how expensive everything is!

artanevilla · 03-03-2023 5:23pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120309953#Comment_120309953

Personally I wouldn't leave my dog in the care of someone charging 10 euro a day.

the beer revolu · 04-03-2023 3:12pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120310116#Comment_120310116

Would someone charging €80 be twice as trustworthy as someone charging €40?

Seems a rather odd way to ascertain trustworthiness to me.

Anawilliam850 · 23-03-2023 8:18pm

Borrow my Doggy can be a great option for finding affordable care for your dog, but it is important to properly vet potential borrowers and be aware of any risks. There are also other cost-effective alternatives to consider, such as hiring a dog walker or asking a friend or family member for help.

Demonique · 25-03-2023 9:33pm

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