another option is to put the crate in the garage if they have one or backyard. But the question is how is your dog in a crate and is it ok with the homeowner
Also IMHO every pet owner needs to have a plan for when they can not be home all day with their dog, I think missing a family gathering because you have to stay home with a healthy pet is kind of sad. Think how you would feel if someone refused to visit you because they had to stay home to babysit their dog. I have several neighbors that I trust to let Lola out if I need to be out for a full day. I have a fabulous pet sitter that takes care of yorkies in her home for when I go on vacation. Try to find someone that you trust to pinch hit for you on occasion.
I just cohosted a surprise birthday party at a friends house. A gal that most of us did not know showed up carrying her 3lb yorkie. She never asked if this was OK but to her it was OK because she carried it the whole time. She said the dog had separation anxiety. So LOL here I am a yorkie lover, but I was still pissed because I thought she had a lot of nerve, plus in my heart I know to be joined at the hip 24/7 is just not normal or healthy for pet and owner. OP LOL I am not saying your are not normal, but try not to miss important family events because you have to stay home with your pup. |