HotDogMama
03-30-2006, 10:42 AM
Okay, I really wasn't sure where to put this because she hasn't been bad yet, but I'm anticipating bad stuff here, :rotfl: :rotfl:
I need my favor of the day: We are due to go on vacation the week of May 6-13, and I know I asked a while back about what you all do on vacations, where to go, what you do with the dogs, etc. Well we have searched and searched the specific place we are going, and not having much luck finding dog friendly hotels that are not booked, I know we have waited waaay too long this year, we usually have everything done by Christmas, but I was secretly hoping we wouldn't go anywhere! I'm a procrasinator from way back! Anyway, back from my ramble..... Long story short, we asked my sister to keep her (she has Lil' Bear, who I'm sure you've all seen. He's not a doxie, but he's...... interesting, :rotfl: Pekignese/Pomerainian mix) She said that Molly can come stay the night Sat (this Saturday) and see what happens... I know some of you have dogsat before, any pointers or things that I should definetly do, I already plan on taking her crate, blankies, food, treats and toys. Remember she has severe SA!! I can't even leave the room and she cries and paces till I get back. When I get home she jumps, and dances, and kisses til she is out of breath! I'm so worried about leaving her for a whole week...... It's not totally out of the question that she is not going on vacation with us, but I can't decide which would be easier on her, leaving her here without us, but with people she knows, or taking her with us and taking her to daycare/leaving her crated in the hotel (short periods of time) someplace strange!!
The other big problem is that she sleeps with us, and Lil Bear does not sleep with my sister, he sleeps in his crate in the kitchen... I mentioned that maybe they could sleep together in his or her crate, and she said she didn't know if that would work.... She is mainly worried that they are not gonna get along after they realize that one of them is not going home after a couple of hours like normal..... I tried to explain to her that dogs are pack animals, and they like to be around another, but I don't know if it sunk in or not.... Am I doing the right thing here?? :conf1: Thanks a bunch, I think I covered everything.... sorry so long! :rotfl:
I need my favor of the day: We are due to go on vacation the week of May 6-13, and I know I asked a while back about what you all do on vacations, where to go, what you do with the dogs, etc. Well we have searched and searched the specific place we are going, and not having much luck finding dog friendly hotels that are not booked, I know we have waited waaay too long this year, we usually have everything done by Christmas, but I was secretly hoping we wouldn't go anywhere! I'm a procrasinator from way back! Anyway, back from my ramble..... Long story short, we asked my sister to keep her (she has Lil' Bear, who I'm sure you've all seen. He's not a doxie, but he's...... interesting, :rotfl: Pekignese/Pomerainian mix) She said that Molly can come stay the night Sat (this Saturday) and see what happens... I know some of you have dogsat before, any pointers or things that I should definetly do, I already plan on taking her crate, blankies, food, treats and toys. Remember she has severe SA!! I can't even leave the room and she cries and paces till I get back. When I get home she jumps, and dances, and kisses til she is out of breath! I'm so worried about leaving her for a whole week...... It's not totally out of the question that she is not going on vacation with us, but I can't decide which would be easier on her, leaving her here without us, but with people she knows, or taking her with us and taking her to daycare/leaving her crated in the hotel (short periods of time) someplace strange!!
The other big problem is that she sleeps with us, and Lil Bear does not sleep with my sister, he sleeps in his crate in the kitchen... I mentioned that maybe they could sleep together in his or her crate, and she said she didn't know if that would work.... She is mainly worried that they are not gonna get along after they realize that one of them is not going home after a couple of hours like normal..... I tried to explain to her that dogs are pack animals, and they like to be around another, but I don't know if it sunk in or not.... Am I doing the right thing here?? :conf1: Thanks a bunch, I think I covered everything.... sorry so long! :rotfl: