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Going on vacation..how do I give "the talk?" I'm going on vacation in May and I can't stop worrying. I'm leaving my pup (she's 14 wks now, by then she'll be almost 18 wks) for the first time and not feeling too confident. The problem is, I'm leaving her with my boyfriend's mother and I'm worried she will let her run wild and do whatever she likes and after all the work I have put in trying to keep her from developing bad habits, she will have her for a week and I will be handed back a rambunctious brat. I have worked hard at not letting Itsy bite fingers or chew shoes or anything but whenever my bf's mom comes over she is one of those people who holds the puppy and is like "aww! she's chewing my fingers! how cute!" or "oh look, she's got hold of my shoe! how cute!" I have corrected my pup in front of her and told her "no, leave it" yet I get the distinct impression my bf's mom thinks I'm just being "mean" when I discpline the cute little puppy.:rolleyes: I am tempted to just put her in a kennel but my bf's mom is already so excited about babysitting I know she'd be crushed. What do I do?????:( |
I think you should be very grateful you have someone to keep her as long as you trust her to keep her safe I would worry about the bad habits when you get back. I'd never choose a kennel over a loving person I know to keep one of my babies |
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I totally agree. What matters most is that she was with someone who loved her and took great care of her while you were away and that she is healthy, safe & happy when you come home :) |
I agree with the others. I would much rather have to retrain a thing or 2, than have my baby in a kennel for a week with no one to love and snuggle or give any one on one attention. I wouldn't hesitate to lay down some ground rules with your mom in law. Especially about not giving certain foods for the dogs safety. Have fun on your vacation. I'd go with the boyfriends mom! |
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How long are you going to be gone? That may also make a difference. |
We cancelled our two week holiday, forfeiting the deposit, so that we wouldn't have to put Max in kennels. Our neighbour is looking after him for a week, so that we can have a break. We know he will be truly loved for that week and that's all we want. |
Well, I look at it like I do my grandchildren. My daughter knows that when I watch them, I'm going to spoil them rotten. But, she would rather have me watch them than anyone else because she knows they will be loved and taken good care of. I would much rather put my puppy in the care of someone who will love her and spoil her than in a kennel. I wouldn't worry about any bad habits until you have to. Honestly, I would think she would pick up more bad habits in the kennel. |
You mentioned "someone who had cats", and I just wanted to say that I have had both, and a young cat will also get into everything and can also jump on tables, counters, etc. So, you may just want to remind her of the work it takes to keep a kitten out of trouble and go from there. Good luck, and have a great vacation!;) |
My grandma is like you bf mom she spoils Lily rotten but Lily has come to know what you get at grandmas house is not what you get at home(just like a kid). Before I left Lily with her I typed out directions of her daily routine and the we went over twice a week for a few weeks before we left so that Lily was comfortable in her home. When I was there I would tell her how I like Lily to be corrected and what I let her do and not do. I also think that if this person truly know how much you love your dog she will treat it as you would. At least that is how it is with my family, none of them are small dog people but they realize Lily is my life and if anything happened to her it would destroy my world so they guard her with their lives. |
I would leave he with your boyfriends mom, but I would also have a sit down with HIM first so he knows that your serious about wanting his mom to take care of your baby. Then with or without his support (hopefully with), go and talk to his mom, sit down with her explain that she really needs to watch the puppy because she likes to get into and that she could choke on something or swallow something that could make her sick. That way at least you told her. I would also leave a list of things she is and isn't allowed to have, and knowing me I would call everyday. I can't even go away for 24 hours without calling like four or five times. I'm horrible. |
when you have "the talk" start by telling her how much you appreciate her, and then give her type written instructions, go over them with her and tell her that you realize she probably already knows all of this "stuff", but you just love your baby so much that the only way that you can relax is to explain everything...then call and check on your pup while your away. I'd put strong emphasis on important safety issues, and not worry too much about the behavior issues. Be really sweet to her and tell her how much you worry. Also, bring her a really nice gift with a thank-you note when you get back. :) |
Give her written instructions as someone else said. No misunderstandings that way! |
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