Is this normal for puppy/dog people?

claireliz · Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 6:14 pm Post subject:

I had three puppies not so long ago and housework went out of the window Laughing

Dont worry it wont last forever- just enjoy those pups.

frilly · Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 6:20 pm Post subject:

I have two young puppies and I have to say, dusting, cleaning, in fact, any household chores are firmly put on the back boiler.......Any excuse, I say!!. cheers

Luckily, hubby thinks the same. x Applause

Topseyt · Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 6:21 pm Post subject:

After a while it just does not seem to get any worse, or that is what I think. Can't remember where I got that quote from, but it certainly has a ring of truth to it.

Maybe I have just got used to it though (the dust, that is).

I keep the house clean enough not to be a health hazard to us (I hope anyway), but I just don't have enough hours in the day for the dogs, the children, the OH and housework on top. Good grief, what must my MIL think of me!!! Shocked

Helen.

Jaynemaria · Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 6:38 pm Post subject:

Can I use a 6yr and 1yr old dog as an excuse not to dust Laughing

Jaspersmum · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 7:55 am Post subject:

Its nice to know we're not the only ones who have a dusty house Very Happy

MIL doesn't mind the dust or mess as she's used to it with all the puppies/dogs/cats/birds/children over the years. Also she's got the builders in so there is bigger mess over there anyway Very Happy

I did manage to dust the TV yesterday eve with a little help from Jasper; who thought it was good fun to chase the duster Rolling Eyes

Emma

XXX

CherryCherry · Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 11:03 am Post subject:

he he, we have only had Dexter for a week and already the house is messy but hey they're not puppies for long so I reckon just enjoy them. Housework will always be there, memories are made with spending time with your labrador....says she with piles of ironing, hoovering etc to do! Very Happy

jayj · Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 11:15 am Post subject:

I just take off my glasses and then I can't see any dust clearly anyway!

Kimbley · Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 11:30 am Post subject:

I wasn't so keen on the whole house cleaning lark before we got the dogs!! Now with two golden retrievers and a lab, it's just not worth the effort! Shocked

I just do it when it *needs* doing Laughing

_Maureen_ · Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 11:44 am Post subject:

Our house is a renovation project, my hubbie's a hoarder and my dog sheds hair for England. I keep it as clean as time/sanity allows but when I'm on my deathbed I don't want to think 'thank god I spent all those hours dusting'. I want to remember all those lovely walks and cuddles with my pooch Very Happy

Oh and with hubbie Laughing

dogsrock · Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 12:27 pm Post subject:

So it's not just me! I must admit my housework has been slipping lately as I'd much rather be spending my time walking/cuddling/playing! The dust and dirt has really increased since the pup came along but I'd much rather had a house like a kip now and again and have all the fun of having them both! I was a bit of a housework freak, I must admit, and the mess does anooy me - but not enough to make me give up the play time for hoovering!