Biglaw + Dog? Forum

[englawyer]

Is that combination even feasible? I can see cats working out fine. But with excessive time demands/random travel/unpredictability, can you actually work at a firm and be a good dog owner at the same time?

[cantaboot]

almost everybody at the firm where I am working has a dog. I am not working at biglaw but we work from 9-7pm or sometimes longer hours.

you can walk your dog late at night.

big dogs may be more demanding than small dogs, though.

[ucbkenn]

I have a siberian husky and I plan on MAKING IT WORK!

[cantaboot]

cats work out fine. I can leave her some food and water and go away for 5 days. she'll be waiting by the door when i'm back.

[bdubs]

It's called a dog walker, and if you're feeling really guilty you can pay for doggie daycare.

Working a demanding schedule and having a dog is feasible, but you need to be willing to make some financial sacrifices to make it fair for the dog.

[IAFG]

Oh God how depressing to think this question even has to be asked

I'm just gonna do the doggy daycare thing

[moandersen]

It's called a dog walker, and if you're feeling really guilty you can pay for doggie daycare.

Working a demanding schedule and having a dog is feasible, but you need to be willing to make some financial sacrifices to make it fair for the dog.

So true. No dog likes being home alone/caged for 12 hours a day. When I worked this past summer I hired a dog walker for certain days, and they went to daycare other days. Ya its not cheap, but if the health (mental and physical) of your dog is a priority, then it is absolutely worth it.

[3L Student]

Instead of paying a dog walker, I found one to marry. She makes dinner, walks the dog, and takes care of the home.

And she loves me, for now.

Winning.

[IAFG]

Instead of paying a dog walker, I found one to marry. She makes dinner, walks the dog, and takes care of the home.

And she loves me, for now.

Winning.

How much does she cost? I dunno doggy daycare sounds cheaper

[moandersen]

Instead of paying a dog walker, I found one to marry. She makes dinner, walks the dog, and takes care of the home.

And she loves me, for now.

Winning.

How much does she cost? I dunno doggy daycare sounds cheaper

The place I took my dogs in chicago when I lived there was about $30 per dog per day (granted the place was kick ass). Im going to go ahead and say a spouse is cheaper, especially when you factor in the cooking. haha.

[rad lulz]

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[20160810]

If you have a gf/wife/husband/whatever who lives with you that helps a lot, if not sack up and pay for a dog walker.

[Anonymous User]

one of my professor has separated from his wife and he brings his golden retriever every monday/tuesday (given that he teaches 3 days a week it's like always) to office.

[handsonthewheel]

I've been wanting a dog for ages. Undergrad was undergrad, wasn't ready. Working post-law school, money was tight enough and I liked being able to be an irresponsible wreck of a human being. Law school, I have moved too much, although the time at home studying would be ideal.

Unless you have a significant other, or stable and responsible roommates (probably gonna have to be decent friends you live with), I don't think a dog is a good decision for someone spending 10-12 hours away each day, just for work. What happens when you want to go to the gym or run when/where the dog can't? What happens when you want to go out on Friday and/or Saturday night? Gotta go into the office rather than work from home on the weekend?

Unless there is a stable person in the dog's life that is around enough, I think it's selfish to subject the dog to a stream of daycare/walkers for the minimal time you get with them.

[jess]

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[Anonymous User]

Bigger dogs are objectively better as pets than small dogs. Get a golden retriever or a lab, and you're making a great life decision.

Getting married is objectively better than being single.

Get married and a big dog - then split the care of the pet or have enough money to pay for dog care.

Step 3 ?

Profit.

[Bronck]

one of my professor has separated from his wife and he brings his golden retriever every monday/tuesday (given that he teaches 3 days a week it's like always) to office.

Lol, don't think this is an option for an associate at a biglaw firm.

[Guchster]

what's with all of the anon. poastings ITT. Mods?

[traehekat]

would have to move to a new apartment if i wanted to get a dog. kind of considering it, though.

[Lincoln]

Instead of paying a dog walker, I found one to marry. She makes dinner, walks the dog, and takes care of the home.

And she loves me, for now.

Winning.

How much does she cost? I dunno doggy daycare sounds cheaper

Anything that flies, floats, or fucks is cheaper to rent than to buy.

[cantaboot]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00d6KW1N9XM

if you don't play with your dog everyday, you're going to regret

[Guchster]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00d6KW1N9XM

if you don't play with your dog everyday, you're going to regret

damn you to hell for this video.

[cantaboot]

I still cry watching this.

[Anonymous User]

Adopt an older dog from the pound. Otherwise you are not doing the dog any favors.

[pcwcecac]

Nintendogs FTW

As an aside, is lawschool + Dog feasible?