Just day use only, a local hotel, and the manager knows that I might be bringing the dog.

I no it's not ideal but if it doesn't like being caged in the room when your with a client, if it's only for a few hours could you not leave it at home. As long as you make sure its been to toilet before leaving and as soon as you return it should be ok, especially if it's not every day.

I can't imagine clients being happy with there being a dog actually in the room during a booking (which I'm guessing it will be if you're working from a hotel room) even if it's in a cage.
Are the staff not going to wonder why you and a dog keep booking a room for a few hours every few days? If I was the hotel manager I would find that really suspicious because people normally only have their dog in a hotel with them if it's something like they are on holiday or moving house.

What if the dog needs the toilet during a booking or it gets scared and barks/growls lots? It would be really off putting for the client.

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Or....just do what my mum says and hire someone to pop by at home say 1pm for a walk while im at the hotel. I think thats about ?6 a day.

I think this is your best bet, better losing ?6 to dog walker than hundreds if a client walks out.

I'm not a punter but I would be very turned off by a dog in the same room. I would also be turned off by a dog in the next room whining and barking. And I am disgusted by doggy smells and dog hair on furniture, etc.

I may be wrong but it sounds like a puppy you are getting as you are getting it from its breeder.
A puppy should not be left for more than an hour alone.  They become very distressed very quickly as so used to being in a litter and with its mother.
I think you need to either get a dog sitter in for the first few months until it is old enough to be left with just a dog walker popping in at lunchtime or take time off work.
Puppies are like babies and do need constant attention and training.  If you are out all day who is going to house train it or teach it anything as you wont be able to do it in the evening as puppies tend to sleep later in the day.

You can get a dog sitter for around ?6-?8 an hour and it will mean the puppy is looked after rather than left to pine or even injure itself

I would agree with this. If you leave the puppy on its own for too long you will end up with LOTS of behaivorial problems. take a look around for some "doggy day care" places. Not only will your puppy be looked after but it will socialised as well. It may cost a bit more money but when you decide to get a dog then your doggy should come a little above making money.

Put in ad, you have a dog. And try and train dog to stay in its bed.

I don't mean to be be rude but you don't sound like you know a lot about dogs / puppy's which isn't a problem as most people don't if they haven't got a dog before  but I would seriously think about it first
It's a 6 - 10 year commitment if your a wrk dog owner and not a dog if the moment owner

If it's a puppy you might find that as soon as you leave the room it will howl for you 
And even older unsocialised dogs will/ can do  do this especially if they haven't been socialised properly

I've worked from my flat in the past with one of my dogs and clients  never mentioned it
But in my flat he is only allowed in the living room and not upstairs / bedroom but he his very well behaved and trained

I have a 10 week old French mastiff due to losing two of my dogs this year and while he is adorable he is  bloody hard work

I took two weeks of work when I got him because it really is like having a baby 24/ 7
Feeding 4 times a day 6.30,  11 am, 4 pm , and 9pm  , at present he is in a large cage in the house until he has his last injection then he will be out with my other dogs  but if he is not tired then he will howl until let out and can sit with someone

The most critical time for socialising a puppy is between 8 and 16 weeks this means plenty of different dog meetings , puppy classes . And even if you can't put him on the ground due to not fully vaccinated taking puppy out / carrying him / her around and letting him get used to people / noises if you don't you could end up with a dog with several problems like aggression and anxiety

Pretty much the dog you will have at 3 years old is socialised between this critical period what you do now is essential for a well behaved dog

If it's a puppy they don't need walking for an hour. Rule of the thumb is 5 mins or so for every month
Walking them to much/ over exercising them  will / can damage there legs / hips

If it's your first puppy please get a book ( any book) on looking after puppies/ dogs it's not as simple as getting a dog walker and a crate to keep them in

If it's from an add in the paper/ internet please do some research try to see mum and dad don't take it if it's under 8 weeks old a good breeder will ask you questions

There are a huge amount of back yard /breeders puppy farmers who breed for money ( breeding inbred dogs with lots of inherited problems for money ) google puppy farms 

Some puppy's like Akitas ,French mastiffs, French  bulldogs and bulldogs sell for ?1000 - ?3000 a pup and have litters of 8 plus so there is a huge incentive for breeders to breed and breed

Google the number of where your getting it from see if it's a multiple breeder

I had to travel to Leeds to get my puppy a seven hour round trip. I saw both mum and dad and grandma dogs checked him over thoroughly and spent almost an hour with the breeder asking questions about him/ parents
But even I managed to miss the fact that  he only has one ball dropped ( lol)

Factor in pet insurance which can be cheap ?15 a month or expensive )?60- ?100 a month depending on the breed and known traits  injections , decent pet food can cuts you ?20 ?40 a week if your buying stuff like royal canine I get through 3 bags a week at ?60
Although raw /wet feeding is a lot lot cheaper

But If your insistent on getting a dog / puppy then get one that fits your lifestyle not just the dog you want
Ie if your a lazy person don't get a springer spaniel , lab or a working dog as they need both plenty of physical and mental stimulation and if you don't have the time to do this do then you end up with chewed skirting boards , and shoes and a pissed off landlord if your renting


 

I am majorly considering getting a dog in my current apartment. I love them! I think you shouldn't be discouraged... training is key! Whether or not you are working, you want your dog to be well-behaved. You will have to take at least 2 weeks of just you and puppy time, as this is essential to building your bond and establishing yourself as packmistress. I recommend reading "How to be Your Dog's Best Friend" by the Monks of New Skete. They raise German Shephards in New England and have written the best dog owner's advice book I've ever picked up.

As other have mentioned, make sure you socialize the dog and that he is acclimated to a stream of unknown men coming in and out of his domain. Barking, be it excited or aggressive, isn't good. It'll annoy your clientele and bother your neighbors, causing loss of business and unwanted attention.

My dog won't be a big one, either. My complex has weight and breed restrictions.

Personally, my work day is scheduled between 11am-6pm and I see, max, 4 clients in a day and hardly ever back to back. I don't know how you operate, but I'll have time to tend to my dog. If I recall correctly, the number of hours they can hold their wee is almost equal to their age in months.  If you got the dog from a reputable breeder, they should be no younger than 8 weeks-- 2 months. That's two hours. I'll be at my place or near it; letting him out wouldn't be an issue.

Crating will likely have to happen, but I expect my dog to be good enough that I won't have to do it all the time or with every client.

Don't get a cat. They just aren't the same. No sub for puppy love! Besides, I'm deathly allergic to them (as are many other people), it may be crazy (I've been randomly attacked by nutjob-hellspawn felines! And before I started FBSM my last cat *loved* guys, and would crawl and rub all over any male company... sweet, but not if you don't like cats), and litterbox smell is disgusting.

Fish are WAY more maintenance than you'd think.

Dogs are like KidsLite, but remember they are pack animals (NOT BABIES) that have been bred to want to make their owner/master happy.  As mentioned, research breeds that will fit your lifestyle and personality, learn what you can about dog behavior, clean up after him (like OCD-style), and get ready for obe of the mpst fulfilling relationships you'll ever have!