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03-09-2009, 11:20 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles CA
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| Alfie's behavior after being boarded. I'm pleasantly shocked...for now. I picked up Alfie today from a week and a half of being boarded at the vet's while I was out of town. He's a little bit skinnier than he was, but that's normal after being boarded I heard. He's eating/going potty normally now however so I'm not concerned. Alfie has always been a huge crier when I left. His separation anxiety is so bad. I assumed he was going to cry as usual when I left to go to work today. I put him in his crate and left. I heard not a peep out of him. My roommate told me that he was silent for her as well. I'm shocked! I don't know how long this will last, but I thought boarding him for this long would make his anxiety even worse. He seems the calmest he has ever been. Does boarding your pups do this to them usually? I'm hoping this lasts, because there is nothing worse than hearing my baby cry when I'm leaving. I'm not counting on it, but it would be nice . |
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03-10-2009, 06:09 AM | #2 |
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| Sorry, don't have a clue, but find this very interesting, also. I'll be curious to see what others have to say. I guess, just enjoy it and pray that it lasts.
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03-10-2009, 06:13 AM | #3 |
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| In the past whenever I boarded our dogs for vacation they always came back much thiner because they did not eat much. I only boarded Buddy once as a pup (10mos)for 4 fours days and he was very depressed for a couple of days after, hence I won't do it again. I hope it lasts for you. It would be wonderful if he no longer has anxiety issues. |
03-10-2009, 07:20 AM | #5 |
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| I board SophieKate about once a month since I am required to travel for my job so she is an old pro at the boarding game. SophieKate is only 9 months old, I have boarded her since she was 3 months. At my Vets recommendation I always board her with them (I love my Vet and the Techs). SophieKate is always excited to go, she will trot right up to the door and gives Jenna the receptionist a big old kiss. With that said she is always happy to be home and snuggling with her kitty (who she also gives a big old kiss). SophieKate usually looks a little thinner when I get her home but she is a skinny little thing normally. I always take her food for her and a schedule for her treats and her comfort item (a pink loofah dog). As far as crate behavior, Sophie spend very little time in the crate at the Vets office, Jenna the receptionist will usually enlist her as her assistant or one of the Vet Tech will be hauling her around. With that said SophieKate loves hanging out in her crate, she is in right now taking a nap - it is more like her club house (only thing missing is her Jonas Brothers poster).
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03-10-2009, 08:35 AM | #6 |
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03-10-2009, 10:34 PM | #7 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles CA
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| Thanks ladies! Alfie behaved the same way today! My roommate told me he was quiet as can be and didn't even know he was home (I was crating him in my room for a few hours which had its door closed). I'm still not holding my breath, but he has been calm and seems happier. He has been wagging his tail non-stop . I'm hoping this lasts despite my doubts lol. |
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