Leaving our dog behind for 2 weeks
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Q:My husband and I are planning a trip to Canada this summer, and of course we'll be leaving Casey in Korea for the two weeks we'll be gone. My parents-in-law will take care of him, and we'll definitely do our best to get their apartment dog-ready and educate them on how to take care of him safely. I'm mostly concerned about Casey's emotional trauma. He is very attached to both of us, and he has never been away from me (my husband has gone away on business a few times) for more than 3 days at a time. Does anyone have any advice on how to minimise his distress and make things as easy as possible? Our trip is still weeks away...
Thanks for any help at all!
Thanks for any help at all!
A:If it were me, i'd leave my dogs toys and blanket that he sleeps on with him. Even his dishes, etc.
Maybe you could make a tape with your voice on it, so they can play it once in awhile?
Maybe you could make a tape with your voice on it, so they can play it once in awhile?
A:When my significant other and I went to Europe we didn't have the benefit of in-laws to look after the 3 girls. However we have a great relaionship with the dog kennel and employees.
Since you have a couple months to go, I'd suggest taking Casey over there quite often and leaving him there for a couple hours a day to start, working up the time. Let him trust and be comfortable at your in-laws. Move some (not all) of his favorite toys there. Play with him there, get your in-laws to play some games with him.
One thing I always did with my girls is that I would leave them either (don't laugh) really well worn (aka stinky) socks and a t-shirt I wore every night for a week straight. Plus, the kennel let us leave them there for some play afternoons so they would get use to the kennels and other dogs and the layout.
Since you have a couple months to go, I'd suggest taking Casey over there quite often and leaving him there for a couple hours a day to start, working up the time. Let him trust and be comfortable at your in-laws. Move some (not all) of his favorite toys there. Play with him there, get your in-laws to play some games with him.
One thing I always did with my girls is that I would leave them either (don't laugh) really well worn (aka stinky) socks and a t-shirt I wore every night for a week straight. Plus, the kennel let us leave them there for some play afternoons so they would get use to the kennels and other dogs and the layout.
A:Also be CLEAR about the vet stuff. In the event that they can't reach you, you should have guidelines. I know so many people who would not go as far in treatment as I would and may put the doggy down without my consent (I wouldn't leave my doggies with these people, obviously), but just be sure they know exactly how you feel should an emergency arise.
I wouldn't wash the blankets that the doggies will sleep on for at least a week before, so their smells will be already in them.
They're staying with him right? I sat for a doggy last summer and the owner wanted her to sleep at home, but the doggy needed to be around people far more than being around her stuff...
I wouldn't wash the blankets that the doggies will sleep on for at least a week before, so their smells will be already in them.
They're staying with him right? I sat for a doggy last summer and the owner wanted her to sleep at home, but the doggy needed to be around people far more than being around her stuff...