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What kind of occupations are accommodating of a zoo lifestyle?

Doggyboy22

Doggyboy22

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Not asking anybody to give up personal information! Don't post where you work on this thread!

I'm asking this question because I am young and currently getting my life together. I have known that I was a zoophile since I reached puberty, and getting my own pup has been on the forefront of my mind for many many years now. If I were to get a pup however, I would not be comfortable with leaving him alone for extended periods of time - I would want a fulfilling life for my dog with multiple walks a day, one on my lunch break if possible. Any advice?
 
Working from home is ideal for this. Software development and testing can be good for that, as can accounting and bookkeeping. Also, if you're willing to wait, tenured professors or professional writers have a pretty good ability to set their own schedules. But writing is difficult to do lucratively, so use that as a last resort.
 
Kynophile said:
Working from home is ideal for this. Software development and testing can be good for that, as can accounting and bookkeeping. Also, if you're willing to wait, tenured professors or professional writers have a pretty good ability to set their own schedules. But writing is difficult to do lucratively, so use that as a last resort.
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Becoming a professor is definitely a path which I am considering. I feel it would be a good balance between home life and public life for me, and I'm the type who's very passionate about what they study :)
 
Most dogs are able to make a full work day (9 to 10 hours or so) by themselves so even if you can't make it home for lunch, it probably wouldn't be the end of the world. A puppy on the other hand needs lots of breaks as they become potty trained, something to consider there as well. But usually by 7 months or so they'll be set (depends on breed, size, etc)
As long as you aren't commuting hours on end, just about any full-time career would be ok. Just don't get sucked into lots of overtime (you can always use your dog as an excuse to leave on time, people do all the time using their kids as the excuse).
Just stay away from manufacturing or automotive if at all possible, not because it makes having a dog hard, just because those industries suck.
 
the Ones where you do not get caught.
so things like Zoologists, research primatologist or other highly scrutinized positions, are likely NOT your best bet.
Since I work in a Small 4 Mile square Drive Through Safari Park With a large "Petting Zoo" I always keep my eye out for folks who Might
be a little too fascinated with one animal of another. fortunately, the "Big" Preditors are caged out in the Drive through by at least 2 layers of chain link fencing 18' High. workd Great, keeps the cats IN and the Curious OUT!

So Check Safari Parks off yer list too.. Too many eyes.
 
I used to do dog sitting for a few years. Didn’t do anything with clients pets (didn’t know if they had cameras) but it allowed me to set my own schedule and pay. It was nice! I miss it. Got out of it because I wanted something easier for me to get to since I don’t currently have a car.
 
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