I have a hard time leaving my little girl as well. I love to travel and plan vacations but I always dread the thought of leaving her. It is good you have someone to take care of her while you are gone. We have two college-aged "dogsitters" who alternate coming to the house and staying with Honey when we are away - we pay them well to give her the attention we would if we were home - it is the only way I can go off and really relax while we are on vacation!