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RubyDuffield · 06-03-2009, 05:16 AM

what i mean is we all need a holiday at lease once a year even a weekend away i'm going on holiday next month but my little ones r comming with us .Next year i want 2 go 2 Italy so they will stay in kennels,so what do u guys do

Britster · 06-03-2009, 07:55 AM

Jackson is 7 months old and I've left him twice for four-five days each time. He was about 4 months old when I went to Disneyworld for four nights. I missed him so much but he stayed with my mom and stepdad and did absolutely fine. I went to South Carolina in April for four nights as well and he did wonderful then too. I don't know if I could get the heart to put him in a kennel... lol. So he always stays with family. If family wasn't available, I'd hire someone to come over my house where he's comfortable.

chachi · 06-03-2009, 07:58 AM

We go to Florida for 2 weeks in Sept every year and My Son or My brother in law watches My yorkies

francis53 · 06-03-2009, 08:06 AM

Well, my husband and I both love to take road trips, usually 10 to 16 days is all he can get away from his job at a time. So 2 or 3 times a year we do just that. Since we have 6 dogs and 10 birds I enjoy getting away from the daily routine of their care (more the birds than the dogs, they are alot of work). We are fortunate to have a good family friend or our daughter come to stay in our home and care for them all.

erickajm · 06-03-2009, 08:24 AM

a full week to 9 days

Lorriekay · 06-03-2009, 12:22 PM

I've never been away from my dogs however I will be taking a trip to Arizona next week and they will be staying home with my husband for 3 nights.
I am a bit nervous about it but at least they will be with *daddy* and in their own environment.

bettyeanne · 06-03-2009, 01:06 PM

-0- ... zip ... never ... I know, I know, we need to get a life!!

Toto will be six years old in July [got her at 16 weeks] and I have never spent a night away from her. When we travel [by air or car], we only go places that she can go. Neither of us would really enjoy going anywhere without her anyway. When Patrick has had to be away from her, he is miserable and so is she, even though they do "talk" on the phone!

greyacresmom · 06-03-2009, 02:26 PM

8-10 hours for work!!

I have not been on a vacation in about 16 years.

mandy4 · 06-03-2009, 02:26 PM

We will be leaving on vacation on the 15th of this month and will be gone 28 days. We have to leave Bella behind. I am dreading it.

I know she is going to be well taken care of, I am just going to miss her so much....
I hope that she doesnt think we are leaving her for good, and she remembers us when we get back

UUGGGHHH....I dont even like thinking about it. Its like I am leaving one of my kids....

AddieLove · 06-03-2009, 02:35 PM

I just left my Addie for a long vacay for the first time ever. I went to Korea with my mom for five weeks. We missed our little bunny. We had friends watch her.

I'd definitely definitely recommend having someone who knows about dogs (preferably yorkies) to puppysit your love.

teffiemoore · 06-03-2009, 04:38 PM

We have 3 babies and my daughter has 2. We usually switch on watching them if one of us goes away overnight...My son and his wife live 3 hours away and have for 4 years and I have only been to see them 4-5 times and its crazy because I don't like to leave the furkids!!! The longest I have been apart from them is 4 days.. I need to do it more often though, its refreshes you and reminds you that you can survive without them for a night or so

My son understands, he has 2 labs that are their babies!

kval07 · 06-03-2009, 04:49 PM

The longest we have been away from Chester is 5 days, when we went to Vegas. Oh, I did not like that. My heart was broken. My dad watched him. I was on the phone four or five times a day asking how he was doing. He played with his mini daschund the whole time and we go over to my dad's house once or twice a week, so I figured he would be okay. Not so.

He slept downstairs with my sister and she said she never got any sleep because he whined so much every night. I would call and have them put me on speaker phone so I could talk to him. When we did come home, my sister who lives with us picked him up and brought him to the airport as a surprise. I was so excited to see him, but he completely ignored us for two whole days. He wouldn't even get up on the bed to play with us.

Buster Bailey · 06-04-2009, 12:28 PM

We went on vacation for 10 days this year when our puppies were 5 months old (our vacation was scheduled before we even thought we were going to get Buster & Bailey). We left them in a couple
s home who have puppy sat from time to time for some people that we work with. We knew the people pretty well and they let Buster & Bailey be in their home the whole time we were gone. I have a friend that uses a kennel, but her dog is about 25 pounds. I know of someone else who used the same kennel with a small shihtzu and her puppy did not sleep at all & was so stressed that they'll never take her back. If we leave our pups again, they will be at a puppy sitter, I just can't bring them to a kennel after a lot of stories I've heard about small dogs getting stressed at a kennel. A lot of people have had good kennel experiences though. Make sure to do your homework and trust the person/people you leave your furbaby with! FYI: When I went to pick my babies up, they remembered me, and were their smiley, happy selves. Everyone needs a break sometimes and it's OK to do so :O)

browniesmom622 · 06-04-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bettyeanne

-0- ... zip ... never ... I know, I know, we need to get a life!!

Toto will be six years old in July [got her at 16 weeks] and I have never spent a night away from her. When we travel [by air or car], we only go places that she can go. Neither of us would really enjoy going anywhere without her anyway. When Patrick has had to be away from her, he is miserable and so is she, even though they do "talk" on the phone!

SAme here Brownie is 7 & i have never left him.

kezza · 06-04-2009, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bettyeanne

-0- ... zip ... never ... I know, I know, we need to get a life!!

Toto will be six years old in July [got her at 16 weeks] and I have never spent a night away from her. When we travel [by air or car], we only go places that she can go. Neither of us would really enjoy going anywhere without her anyway. When Patrick has had to be away from her, he is miserable and so is she, even though they do "talk" on the phone!

I'm right there with you on that! Pixie is 2 (today!) got her at 14 weeks and I have never left her yet..I wouldn't enjoy a holiday if she wasn't with me and I would constantly be worrying about her...I don't know anyone that I trust enough to look after her even if i did want to leave her...we have holidays where we can take dogs with us. The only time she gets left is around 5 hours a day when i'm working..but thats it.

06-03-2009, 05:16 AM	#1
RubyDuffield Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Havant UK Posts: 128	how many days have u been parted? what i mean is we all need a holiday at lease once a year even a weekend away i'm going on holiday next month but my little ones r comming with us .Next year i want 2 go 2 Italy so they will stay in kennels,so what do u guys do Last edited by RubyDuffield; 06-03-2009 at 05:18 AM.

06-03-2009, 07:55 AM	#2
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	Jackson is 7 months old and I've left him twice for four-five days each time. He was about 4 months old when I went to Disneyworld for four nights. I missed him so much but he stayed with my mom and stepdad and did absolutely fine. I went to South Carolina in April for four nights as well and he did wonderful then too. I don't know if I could get the heart to put him in a kennel... lol. So he always stays with family. If family wasn't available, I'd hire someone to come over my house where he's comfortable. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

06-03-2009, 07:58 AM	#3
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	We go to Florida for 2 weeks in Sept every year and My Son or My brother in law watches My yorkies __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

06-03-2009, 08:24 AM	#5
erickajm Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 3,200	a full week to 9 days __________________ Zoe Peppee Brady EARL!

06-03-2009, 01:06 PM	#7
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	-0- ... zip ... never ... I know, I know, we need to get a life!! Toto will be six years old in July [got her at 16 weeks] and I have never spent a night away from her. When we travel [by air or car], we only go places that she can go. Neither of us would really enjoy going anywhere without her anyway. When Patrick has had to be away from her, he is miserable and so is she, even though they do "talk" on the phone! __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein

06-03-2009, 08:06 AM	#4
francis53 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 714	Well, my husband and I both love to take road trips, usually 10 to 16 days is all he can get away from his job at a time. So 2 or 3 times a year we do just that. Since we have 6 dogs and 10 birds I enjoy getting away from the daily routine of their care (more the birds than the dogs, they are alot of work). We are fortunate to have a good family friend or our daughter come to stay in our home and care for them all.

06-03-2009, 12:22 PM	#6
Lorriekay Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Inland Empire, So Cal Posts: 32	I've never been away from my dogs however I will be taking a trip to Arizona next week and they will be staying home with my husband for 3 nights. I am a bit nervous about it but at least they will be with daddy and in their own environment.

06-03-2009, 02:26 PM	#8
greyacresmom YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 372	8-10 hours for work!! I have not been on a vacation in about 16 years. __________________ Sheila and CO 6 Retired Racing Greyhounds: Max the Yorkie: Precious the JRT

06-03-2009, 02:26 PM	#9
mandy4 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Misawa Japan Posts: 96	We will be leaving on vacation on the 15th of this month and will be gone 28 days. We have to leave Bella behind. I am dreading it. I know she is going to be well taken care of, I am just going to miss her so much.... I hope that she doesnt think we are leaving her for good, and she remembers us when we get back UUGGGHHH....I dont even like thinking about it. Its like I am leaving one of my kids....

06-03-2009, 02:35 PM	#10
AddieLove Loving Addie Since 2008 Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX, USA Posts: 783	I just left my Addie for a long vacay for the first time ever. I went to Korea with my mom for five weeks. We missed our little bunny. We had friends watch her. I'd definitely definitely recommend having someone who knows about dogs (preferably yorkies) to puppysit your love.

06-03-2009, 04:38 PM	#11
teffiemoore Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 916	We have 3 babies and my daughter has 2. We usually switch on watching them if one of us goes away overnight...My son and his wife live 3 hours away and have for 4 years and I have only been to see them 4-5 times and its crazy because I don't like to leave the furkids!!! The longest I have been apart from them is 4 days.. I need to do it more often though, its refreshes you and reminds you that you can survive without them for a night or so My son understands, he has 2 labs that are their babies! __________________ Steph's Furkids,Yogi, Bogus and Suki www.dogster.com/?320202 www.dogster.com/dogs/778799 Join YAP Here! "Animals are the most agreeable freinds"..

06-03-2009, 04:49 PM	#12
kval07 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lansing, MI, USA Posts: 169	The longest we have been away from Chester is 5 days, when we went to Vegas. Oh, I did not like that. My heart was broken. My dad watched him. I was on the phone four or five times a day asking how he was doing. He played with his mini daschund the whole time and we go over to my dad's house once or twice a week, so I figured he would be okay. Not so. He slept downstairs with my sister and she said she never got any sleep because he whined so much every night. I would call and have them put me on speaker phone so I could talk to him. When we did come home, my sister who lives with us picked him up and brought him to the airport as a surprise. I was so excited to see him, but he completely ignored us for two whole days. He wouldn't even get up on the bed to play with us. __________________ We long for an affection altogether ignorant of our faults. Heaven has accorded this to us in the uncritical canine attachment. ~George Eliot

06-04-2009, 12:28 PM	#13
Buster Bailey Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southwest MN Posts: 188	10 days We went on vacation for 10 days this year when our puppies were 5 months old (our vacation was scheduled before we even thought we were going to get Buster & Bailey). We left them in a couple s home who have puppy sat from time to time for some people that we work with. We knew the people pretty well and they let Buster & Bailey be in their home the whole time we were gone. I have a friend that uses a kennel, but her dog is about 25 pounds. I know of someone else who used the same kennel with a small shihtzu and her puppy did not sleep at all & was so stressed that they'll never take her back. If we leave our pups again, they will be at a puppy sitter, I just can't bring them to a kennel after a lot of stories I've heard about small dogs getting stressed at a kennel. A lot of people have had good kennel experiences though. Make sure to do your homework and trust the person/people you leave your furbaby with! FYI: When I went to pick my babies up, they remembered me, and were their smiley, happy selves. Everyone needs a break sometimes and it's OK to do so :O) __________________ Buster & Bailey's Mom