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Orrex

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3. Thank you.

Reply to SheltieLover (Reply #2)

Thu May 29, 2025, 09:19 PM

May 29

My company has an official (but 100% unenforced) policy that dogs must be restrained prior to the technician's arrival.

Honestly, some owners do secure their dogs very well, or the dogs are very well trained and not a problem. I met two amazing German Shepherds a few weeks ago, far and away the best-trained animals I've ever encountered.

Also, tiny dogs aren't really an issue, even if Yorkies, Pomeranians and Chihuahuas never stop barking. At least they don't try to overpower me.

And the funny thing is I do like dogs. They're great! But while I'm working, I don't need a snout up my ass.

It's not that kind of job, after all.

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Dog people, explain something to me. (A low-key rant) [View all] Orrex May 29 OP

Excellent question My Friend BOSSHOG May 29 #1

No idea, but can you specify all dogs be removed prior to your arrival in your contract? SheltieLover May 29 #2

Thank you. Orrex May 29 #3

Is there someone at your company who you can talk to about this? SheltieLover May 29 #7

I have one particular friend who's very supportive Orrex May 29 #12

Great idea! SheltieLover May 29 #13

Well, they are inconsiderate but you know that. Maybe make it clear when you set the appointment hlthe2b May 29 #4

Very sensible suggestions Orrex May 29 #6

Maybe you could say something like "as this is sensitive electronic equipment, it would be best if you locked Fido up SheltieLover May 29 #8

I have two dogs Lifeafter70 May 29 #5

You are making a great case for the saying soldierant May 29 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author Ponietz May 29 #10

That's very much the case (nt) Orrex May 29 #11

We have very friendly dogs but we still crate our dogs when a service person is in the house LetMyPeopleVote May 30 #14

Let me get this straight True Dough May 30 #15

I'm fine with subwoofers Orrex May 30 #16

That's really Rude! Sorry you have to deal w that. electric_blue68 May 30 #17

Thanks for understanding! Orrex May 31 #18

'For service workers, the egocentric first-time dog owner in "The Friend" will be all too familiar' Donkees May 31 #19

Good article! Orrex May 31 #21

Doesn't need to be a "low-key" rant, IMO. It's a very legitimate one. Sogo May 31 #20