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Dior'sMom · 12-14-2007, 09:26 AM

Since having both Dior and Diezel, we have taken them on every single trip with us.

bellaismybaby · 12-14-2007, 09:27 AM

My girls stay with g'ma. She comes EVERY day to get them and watch them. She adores them as much as I do

dexterandalana · 12-14-2007, 09:41 AM

my mom is flying into town to take care of my babies while my fiance and i are in costa rica for a week. im lucky because i have a lot of family and friends that are lined up to take care of dexter! lol. im glad my mom is coming here though so he wont be in a different environment

Yorkiekids · 12-14-2007, 01:28 PM

Luckily I have family members that take care of my babies if I have to go away.

Yorkiedaze · 12-14-2007, 02:07 PM

I still can't bring myself to go on any vacation or even one or two days without them. Last year my husband was on line making flight and accomidations for Hawaii, but when he found out we can't bring the dogs into Hawaii without a few weeks quaranteen, we backed out of everything. He's the same way with them. They are our little girls and if they can't go, we don't go. Simple as that. We would not be able to have a good time without worrying about them every minute. Not worth it.

Erin · 12-14-2007, 02:13 PM

Vacations aren't in our budget and won't be for a while, but we've taken 2 trips to my parent's summer house (6 hours away) and taken them with. It's not a very dog-friendly house but there's usually 5-6 eyes watching them. Then we take them everywhere because the place is very dog friendly. We want to go visit family in AZ (we are in IL) but can you fly with 2 dogs and 2 people? That is too far to drive.

If never went on a honeymoon so I would like to go to the beach somewhere, but I'd probably choose FL so we could take them with

It's not so much that I don't trust someone to care for them, but that they both get medicine and go out so often it's a real hassle to take care of them and I think someone else might be frustrated with them real quick. I would maybe split them up in that case.

lopresm · 12-14-2007, 02:44 PM

In response to your question: My husband and I take our little Remi everywhere we go. If we plan a weekend away we investigate dog friendly hotels way in advance. We are AAA members and I would suggest that you call and ask for the Pet Friendly Hotels book they offer to members for free. It lists hotels all over the USA.

Remi has been to Weddings, Surprise Birthdays, Christenings, and Funerals. We have a comfortable doggie pocketbook and also a traveling doggie suitcase on wheels that looks like a airline onboard carryall. Most of the time no one knows he is in the room. We always ask the hosts permission beforehand, of course. Because we have been doing this since he is four months old, we are fortunate that he "never says a word" when he is in his carriers.

For those occasions when he absolutely cannot come along we leave him with his breeder. This is our first choice as we do not have anyone that can come in and stay at the house. If it is for one overnight we leave him at the vet's office only. We keep these at an absolute minimum!

Hope these thoughts were helpful.

HallTx1203 · 12-14-2007, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Breny

I don't go because I don't trust anyone to watch them. I'm too paranoid!

I am the same way....Hubby took vacation and went to visit our oldest daughter in Pennsylvannia.....He was gone 10 days over Thanksgiving....I stayed home with the boys because I did not feel comfortable leaving them....Daughter's apt is a no pet building....And did not want her getting in trouble....So I just told hubby to go have a blast and that we would be fine....And we were.....

People can not believe he went and I stayed home....But hey...These are my babies....

We do go places and take them but if they are not welcome....I will stay home..No problem...

Joyce

Baby Madeleine · 12-14-2007, 04:09 PM

We either take Madeleine with us or she stays with my parents. I wouldn't trust anyone else to keep her

yorkie mom-3 · 12-14-2007, 04:52 PM

Our kids travel with us whenever we go. Stay at pet friendly motels and such. Have even stayed where pets weren't allowed but were told because they were small it was fine. If they can't go we don't go. And I too have stayed home because of our babies, and hubby went.

Anna Banana · 12-14-2007, 07:36 PM

If Wobie can't come, I don't go. He's coming to Colorado with me in a week, and I'm nervous about the plane ride and everything, but I would much rather have him with me than with anyone else.

YorkieTime07 · 12-14-2007, 07:40 PM

i recently took a weekend trip and left Nathan with his "Auntie" ! A good friend of mine whom i go to church with and they both had a good time. She said he can come stay with her anytime!! and I am so glad, cause going out of town again in January, and twice in February but I plan to take him with me on one of those trips

SANDYSAND · 12-14-2007, 07:51 PM

I dont like leaving Koda but when I have business or pleasure vacations that she might not be allowed to come along, My brother & my nephew are the perfect sitters for her (they spoil her) That way I am very ease when I am away, I have also a good friend who takes her and she gets to spend time with her Yorkie friends

cheeselover8481 · 12-14-2007, 08:02 PM

we're going on vaca in 2 weeks. the first 2 nights im boarding her until my boss comes back from her trip. then my boss will pick her up and take her to her house. it works out pretty well bc im taking care of her dogs for a few nights before dropping them off at the vet. too bad our trips werent worked out so they werent boarded at all.

chelbuddy · 12-14-2007, 08:06 PM

I feel so lucky - I have a neighbor that will sometimes take him, now I have another new neighbor that loves him and will take him. I take him to New York from San Francisco to visit my parents.
I don't like to take him to dog friendly hotels because he barks.
Also I have the most amazing daycare place where he is only in a crate to sleep at night, but from 6 am to 7pm he gets to play with all of his friends.
But it costs a fortune.
Right now I am babysitting for some friends of mine who are in Hawaii. I have their 2 Papillions along with Buddy and MAN its a lot of work. Had to get everyone on the same schedule and still there were accidents. 3 dogs when you have to go to work every day is too much for me!

12-14-2007, 09:26 AM	#16
Dior'sMom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,856	Since having both Dior and Diezel, we have taken them on every single trip with us. __________________ Proud Mom 2 Dior And Diezel

12-14-2007, 09:27 AM	#17
bellaismybaby Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Posts: 822	My girls stay with g'ma. She comes EVERY day to get them and watch them. She adores them as much as I do __________________ Bella Izzie Julie

12-14-2007, 09:41 AM	#18
dexterandalana Dreamin' of Dexter Donating YT Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: toronto Posts: 587	my mom is flying into town to take care of my babies while my fiance and i are in costa rica for a week. im lucky because i have a lot of family and friends that are lined up to take care of dexter! lol. im glad my mom is coming here though so he wont be in a different environment __________________ Alana - Proud mommy to Dexter and Tommy www.trafficticketsolutions.ca

12-14-2007, 01:28 PM	#19
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 12,432	Luckily I have family members that take care of my babies if I have to go away. __________________ Susan, Piper & Sebastion

12-14-2007, 02:13 PM	#21
Erin Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 2,811	Vacations aren't in our budget and won't be for a while, but we've taken 2 trips to my parent's summer house (6 hours away) and taken them with. It's not a very dog-friendly house but there's usually 5-6 eyes watching them. Then we take them everywhere because the place is very dog friendly. We want to go visit family in AZ (we are in IL) but can you fly with 2 dogs and 2 people? That is too far to drive. If never went on a honeymoon so I would like to go to the beach somewhere, but I'd probably choose FL so we could take them with It's not so much that I don't trust someone to care for them, but that they both get medicine and go out so often it's a real hassle to take care of them and I think someone else might be frustrated with them real quick. I would maybe split them up in that case. __________________ Barkaholics Don't be a Turkey! Get your gifts early! Use code: TURKEY for 10% off orders over $10. ALSO! Free Shipping for orders over $60 for a limited time!

12-14-2007, 02:07 PM	#20
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 7,101	I still can't bring myself to go on any vacation or even one or two days without them. Last year my husband was on line making flight and accomidations for Hawaii, but when he found out we can't bring the dogs into Hawaii without a few weeks quaranteen, we backed out of everything. He's the same way with them. They are our little girls and if they can't go, we don't go. Simple as that. We would not be able to have a good time without worrying about them every minute. Not worth it.

12-14-2007, 02:44 PM	#22
lopresm YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 328	Difficult to Leave Our Little Guy In response to your question: My husband and I take our little Remi everywhere we go. If we plan a weekend away we investigate dog friendly hotels way in advance. We are AAA members and I would suggest that you call and ask for the Pet Friendly Hotels book they offer to members for free. It lists hotels all over the USA. Remi has been to Weddings, Surprise Birthdays, Christenings, and Funerals. We have a comfortable doggie pocketbook and also a traveling doggie suitcase on wheels that looks like a airline onboard carryall. Most of the time no one knows he is in the room. We always ask the hosts permission beforehand, of course. Because we have been doing this since he is four months old, we are fortunate that he "never says a word" when he is in his carriers. For those occasions when he absolutely cannot come along we leave him with his breeder. This is our first choice as we do not have anyone that can come in and stay at the house. If it is for one overnight we leave him at the vet's office only. We keep these at an absolute minimum! Hope these thoughts were helpful.

12-14-2007, 04:09 PM	#24
Baby Madeleine Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 1,094	We either take Madeleine with us or she stays with my parents. I wouldn't trust anyone else to keep her __________________ Monica and Madeleine Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club

12-14-2007, 04:52 PM	#25
yorkie mom-3 YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: nebraska Posts: 492	Our kids travel with us whenever we go. Stay at pet friendly motels and such. Have even stayed where pets weren't allowed but were told because they were small it was fine. If they can't go we don't go. And I too have stayed home because of our babies, and hubby went.

12-14-2007, 07:36 PM	#26
Anna Banana YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 2,919	If Wobie can't come, I don't go. He's coming to Colorado with me in a week, and I'm nervous about the plane ride and everything, but I would much rather have him with me than with anyone else. __________________ Anna and Wobie Anna: www.myspace.com/annababycxc Wobie: www.myspace.com/wobiebaby

12-14-2007, 07:40 PM	#27
YorkieTime07 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: atlanta, ga Posts: 917	i recently took a weekend trip and left Nathan with his "Auntie" ! A good friend of mine whom i go to church with and they both had a good time. She said he can come stay with her anytime!! and I am so glad, cause going out of town again in January, and twice in February but I plan to take him with me on one of those trips __________________ Nathan has a crush on Tatum!!!! The Gentlemens' Club is on the Run!! We're gonna Rock YT with some Fun!!!

12-14-2007, 07:51 PM	#28
SANDYSAND Mommy Loves Koda & Kacy! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Home of the NY Yankees Posts: 5,695	I dont like leaving Koda but when I have business or pleasure vacations that she might not be allowed to come along, My brother & my nephew are the perfect sitters for her (they spoil her) That way I am very ease when I am away, I have also a good friend who takes her and she gets to spend time with her Yorkie friends __________________ http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=3a2e8eedc3dc6290fbd72e&skin_id=1603&utm_s ource=otm&utm_medium=text_url Mommy Loves:Koda & Kacy. Smile Life is a GIFT First Lady of the SRC~ Koda Benji

12-14-2007, 08:02 PM	#29
cheeselover8481 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: knoxville Posts: 1,421	we're going on vaca in 2 weeks. the first 2 nights im boarding her until my boss comes back from her trip. then my boss will pick her up and take her to her house. it works out pretty well bc im taking care of her dogs for a few nights before dropping them off at the vet. too bad our trips werent worked out so they werent boarded at all. __________________ Please visit my Dogster Page

12-14-2007, 08:06 PM	#30
chelbuddy Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Emeryville, CA Posts: 260	I feel so lucky - I have a neighbor that will sometimes take him, now I have another new neighbor that loves him and will take him. I take him to New York from San Francisco to visit my parents. I don't like to take him to dog friendly hotels because he barks. Also I have the most amazing daycare place where he is only in a crate to sleep at night, but from 6 am to 7pm he gets to play with all of his friends. But it costs a fortune. Right now I am babysitting for some friends of mine who are in Hawaii. I have their 2 Papillions along with Buddy and MAN its a lot of work. Had to get everyone on the same schedule and still there were accidents. 3 dogs when you have to go to work every day is too much for me! __________________ Michelle Mom of Buddy - dob 11/10/2005 San Francisco Bay Area SF and East Bay