A work colleague is getting a dog because their spouse wants one. I suggested a wire kennel.

A work colleague is getting a dog because their spouse wants one. I suggested a wire kennel.

This person doesn't particularly like dogs and hasn't really had a good experience with them. I suggested a wire kennel for when they are at work as well as at night (since bed sharing is not a team goal) for peace of mind. Our guys are older but adjust quite well to staying in the kennel below together for hours - the only problem is they end up tipping over the water at some point (I know a pail hung on the wall is needed).

This dog is only a year old so it will be quite active so lots of playing and walking at first. That will be the spouse's job though. I was going to suggest the coworker do a lot of random treat rewarding when the dog is doing good things without doing bad things. Like random treats when being quiet or just going in the kennel.

I have to start thinking of these things as we'll probably be getting a puppy in the next 5 years and I"ll be used to these seniors. When Milo is snoozing in kennel it's easy to forget his registered name is Mile o' Mayhem because he was such a handful as a pup.