I've been using petsitters since 2003, and I travel several times per year. We've only had minor problems over the years and I still prefer having my dogs be in their own environment. The best option I've found is a petsitter who makes 3 visits during the day and then sleeps over with the babies. I'll never be 100% happy with any of it because no one meets my standards but they do keep my dogs happy. My longest trip was 16 days and my dogs barely missed us. We always leave new toys for the sitters to give them 1/2 way through the trips so they have a burst of excitement.
Good luck with your decision. I know how hard it is to leave them!
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