[Buster Bailey]

We went on vacation for 10 days this year when our puppies were 5 months old (our vacation was scheduled before we even thought we were going to get Buster & Bailey). We left them in a couple
s home who have puppy sat from time to time for some people that we work with. We knew the people pretty well and they let Buster & Bailey be in their home the whole time we were gone. I have a friend that uses a kennel, but her dog is about 25 pounds. I know of someone else who used the same kennel with a small shihtzu and her puppy did not sleep at all & was so stressed that they'll never take her back. If we leave our pups again, they will be at a puppy sitter, I just can't bring them to a kennel after a lot of stories I've heard about small dogs getting stressed at a kennel. A lot of people have had good kennel experiences though. Make sure to do your homework and trust the person/people you leave your furbaby with! FYI: When I went to pick my babies up, they remembered me, and were their smiley, happy selves. Everyone needs a break sometimes and it's OK to do so :O)