I know you miss him - but ENJOY it - PLUS...it's safer - things could happen with workmen in the house. They leave doors open ...don't watch where they're walking etc....
I've also known someone who's dog totally changed in attitude after they had workers in the house - He went from a mellow dog to a rott - (not a yorkie - a mix) and no one ever knew why except there were workers around.
We have 2 men working on the shower as I type this... and my girls are NOT being the darlings they usually are - I'm locked up in a spare room with them and I can't get out
I bet your dad is loving his doggie day out