 Here's my experience
We had planned a trip out west that was going to be 28 days. Our yorkie/poodle (Hobo) was almost 10 months old. My parents who live about 15 minutes away watched her at their house and it worked out perfectly.
Hobo is very attached to me, but in a new house with 2 people who spoiled her rotten (and also playing with their Jack Russell) she had a ball.
Another idea is to find another small dog lover in your town and get to know them and try to see about trading off for vacations! Many yorkies love playing with other dogs and small dog owners already know the basic needs (lots of love, lots of potty breaks, etc).
When we attended a dog obedience school the owner had 3 small dogs and she would board other small dogs at her home which we also used when we went on vacation WITH my parents. Attending the obedience school there was so helpful for us as we met other folks with small dogs that could be a back up if someone had an emergency.
You are so wise to begin planning now! Have a wonderful and safe trip this summer.
__________________ Hobofan  |