Leaving our puppy for vacation
But this time I'm worried for 2 reasons. First, we'll be away for 10 days which is longer than we've ever gone. Second, last weekend, I was out of town for two days and my husband was home with Francsca (our daughters were away too). My husband said that Francesca kept looking for me and then slept in my office both nights rather than at the side of the bed as she usually does when I'm home. My husband thought she missed me - and now I'm worried if she will miss me when we are gone. Unfortunately, we don't have anyone else who can keep her and it's too late for that now. But can dogs deal with this kind of separation? Francesca's mom |
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| Yes, definitely dogs can deal! I bet it was harder to have you gone from where she expected you to be than it would be at the day care because she knows that is a place that you leave her and that you come back to get her. Sounds like a very nice facility. And its already familiar to her. I bet she'll be just fine! Going anywhere exciting? |
| When I had my other dogs (sadly crossed the rainbow bridge) we alway had someone to either live in the house or to visit them 4x day. With Sam, we don't have that option and we board her at her vet's office. I have to say she LOVES going there. They have more than enough dogs to play with, and a doggie day care set up with fun things to do. I might also she that the staff love her to so she gets "extra" attention. The groomer there is terrific. |
I totally agree! I know that GG LOVES dog camp more than anywhere! She will be fine! It's all about routine and you not being at the house when you are supposed to is way more confusing! 
GG is deaf also! I am very reluctant to leave him at a friends rather than dog camp, as we are lucky that the couple that runs it is also our obedience trainers! So they know most of the signals for him! Except for the new one called SNEEKY SHEEPIE!  It's my favorite  and also it really is NOTHING we've learned in obedience! My friends still try to verbally call him! Then get all embarassed!  Or one of my friends really uses her hands and body a lot when she's talking and he just plunks his butt down and cocks his head as if to say, "SLOW DOWN, what are you trying to say?" I understand the special bond you have with Francesca! And your aingst on leaving her, but she will have a blast, I'm sure!  And if she is anything like GG when we pick him up, she will be tired and happy and reluctant to even go home! 
Hope you have a great vacation!
Colleen and Gucci George |
| She'll be fine. Its good that you start taking them and leaving them somewhere for a few days while they're young. I have a 14 1/2 yr old I left awhile back for 3 days, with someone she knows and loves. But, she's never been away from home. It almost killed her. She paced, didn't eat much and cried when she couldn't see my sister.
My Shadow is also deaf. I "talk" to her all the time. I know I forgot to use the hand signal when she just looks at me like - duh. Most times she knows what to do without signals, just by what I'm doing. She will be fine, so relax and have a good time. Even if she does miss you, it'll be a good experience for both of you. If, God forbid, something ever happens to you, she'll be somewhat accustomed to staying with others and it would make the adjustment somewhat easier. |
| Im sure she will be fine...we also are going on vacation...and were very worried about Panda....We couldnt find anyone to house/dog sit, so we have decided to take Panda with us to the beach.....I dont know how much of a vacation its going to end up for me...there is no yard or place to let her play...looks like lots of walks....enjoy your vacation and be glad that you have found such a fantastic place for her!! |
| Francesca's Mom--
We had the same problem a few weeks ago. Our puppy, Barney, is 10 months old (now 11 months old!) and we were headed out to CA for 2 weeks to get married. At first we wanted to have someone come by our house to check on him, but then we realized that he really should have more attention than that for a period as long as 2 weeks. We took him to Doggie Daycare/kennel and he LOVED IT!! I think he was depressed the first few days we took him home because we are so boring compared to millions of other play dogs. It was set up that they stayed in crates over night and then had the run of the yard (or indoors if it was too hot or rainy) and they had toys and people to play with and, of course, other dogs to play with. Don't worry--Francesca will have the time of her life. Sure, she'll miss you, but she'll be thankful you sent her to 'camp' while you had to be away... |
| My pups always fare better at doggy camp better than I do with them gone . I am sure your pup will miss you but it is good for him and he will be okay!! Try to enjoy your vacation without worry!!!
Have a good trip!! |
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