Hi There! I'm hoping to be doing the same thing you are: full-timing in van, full time job, with dogs. I also work with children (Does that part make you nervous? People can be very paranoid with their kids. I'm unsure about my coworkers finding out about the van.).<br>Anyway, I wouldn't even call my experience "limited." It's almost nonexistent. I'm working on getting used to all of this. However, I can say that I try not to let people know I have dogs in the van until I leave the area. For instance, if I'm going grocery shopping and also need to walk the dogs, I go shopping first, and THEN take care of the dogs, because even in PERFECT temperatures, some people are just convinced that vehicles will kill a dog in a matter of minutes. I've had nasty notes left on the windshield of my car (before vandwelling) for leaving the dogs for short intervals. One time, literally in 60 degree weather, the note included a threat to break the window if I didn't return soon, and I was only gone an hour. No exaggeration! The dogs were doing what they always do, sleeping on the seat...happy as can be. So, I just try to avoid problems. However, I've been extremely paranoid, so take that advice with a grain of salt.<br>Also, I'm kind of in between South and North, so the climate is okay except for the dead of summer, when I'll be looking for doggy daycare. I'm hoping someone runs a less official (and less pricey) operation out of their home, and that craigslist may be a way to find it. Most doggie daycare options seem to be almost as much as rent would cost.<br>Good luck! Sending supportive vibes your way!<br><br>EDITED- Wanted to add that when I got the note on the windshield with the threat to break the window, I even had water out for the dogs. So...water, perfect temperature, gone 1 hour, and this person thinks their lives were in danger. People can be weird.
