Friendship often comes with favors, but some can feel overwhelming.

Would you be okay with watching a friend’s dog for 5 weeks?

This woman was asked to care for her friends’ dog while they traveled.

She initially said yes, but now she’s thinking about changing her mind.

Read the full story below to find out more.

AITA for backing out of watching my friends’ dog for 5 weeks?

Our close friends sent us a message confirming we can take their dog from September 20 to October 27.

To be honest, I don’t even remember agreeing to this.

I said it would be okay, but we are going away for 5 days, so they’ll have to get someone to watch it.

This woman was not comfortable taking care of the dog for 5 weeks.

However, in discussion with my husband, I think it’s just too long, and I’m not super comfortable with it.

We both work and have our own dog now who is on a different feeding schedule.

Our dog free grazes, while theirs has a set time and is very food motivated.

Also, the dog is leash reactive and does enjoy dog parks, but last time, he was a bit growly (but not aggressive).

We may have to walk them separately.

She’s not sure how her stress levels would be.

We’ve looked after him before but never with another dog and never for 5 weeks.

I’m also starting a new job and trying to conceive, so I’m also not sure what my stress levels will be like.

Now, she’s wondering if she’s being a jerk for reneging on their agreement.

Should I tell my friends that I can’t take the dog?

Maybe only 1 week max.

On the other hand, I understand how hard it is to find reliable and consistent dog care, especially for so long.

Would I be the jerk if I texted going back on my agreement?

Five weeks is a long time to dog sit.

Let’s read the responses of other people on Reddit to this story.

This person shares a possible response to the friend.

Short but true.

Here’s some good advice from this person.

Five weeks is too long, says this user.

Finally, here’s a valid point from this person.

It is better to set limits early than to take on more than you can manage.

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