[aweitzm1]

Last week I went on vacation with Boomer and Thumper for the first time. We rented a car and drove up to Maine to spend time with my family.


They love car rides usually, but I think the 10 hour car ride was too much for them. They got really car sick twice before I ended up putting them in their carrier. The carrier I believe helped with the car sickness. I never expected it because they usually do really well when I take them in cars.


As a result of me trying not to get the puke on the seats other than their blanket I ended up in two minor car accidents. So now I need to deal with rental insurances and the what not. Very frustrating. One on the way there and when returning the car because I was just exhausted and overwhelmed with the whole trip.


When we were at the cabin. The dogs did great. However, Thumper, who I call my old man, as he is very stubborn would not walk in the woods. I had to carry him until we reached pavement. My family was another issue with them. They have never been around small dogs lap dogs. All my dogs wanted to do was cuddle with me. Well I was told they were not allowed on my lap on the couch. This was difficult as they couldn't understand why they could not sit with me. I spent the majority of my time in my room as they could snuggle with me there.


Overall, it was a very stressful trip for them and myself included. I don't think I would bring them again. I believe they would much prefer to stay at home with their dog walker who could keep them on their routine then being stressed out by new people.


I learned a lot about this trip but boy am I glad it is over.