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How do you leave them and go away? So I'm going on vacation this weekend for about 7 days, and can't take Peeka. I live with someone and he's attached to both of us, but he's attached a bit more to me. He's going to be left with his other 'parent' though. Do you think he'll be ok? I've never left him for more than 12 hours, but I know he won't get used to it unless I start somewhere. He doesn't whine or anything when I leave the house, he just is insanely happy when I get back lol. I think I'm overreacting but I keep thinking the worst like he's going to think I abandoned him and like die of sadness, or he's going to have some kind of heart attack when he sees me when I come back. Honestly its the other parent making me feel guilty and making me think crazy things. I feel like he'll be ok. Who here has been away from them for a while? Oh fyi, that's not a current photo, he'll be 2 in October. |
I understand how you're feeling! I went to Mexico for 7 days in January, and I left Layla with my parents. I was so worried about leaving her, but I think it was harder on me than it was on her! I did have email access in the hotel and I emailed my dad and he told me that Layla was also enjoying her vacation! On my last night I missed her so much I almost cried, and I was so excited to get home and see her again. She was really excited when I got there, but I don't think she was too worried while I was gone! Will you be able to check back in with his other "parent" while you're gone? That would probably ease your mind a bit! |
I don't. I can't.:( But I'm glad you can.:D |
ohhh my god im going to go through the same thing i go to mexico from June 10 through the 15th and this is the first time i ever leave him behind im at my wits end because i know i am going to miss him so much. He follows me everywhere i go i know he's going to miss i feel so bad but i didnt go away last year because i didnt want to leave him and i so need this vacation :( |
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Crosley, our big girl :D has been to the doggie hotels before and she's done fine! Wrigley on the other hand has separation anxiety and we have only had our neighbors take care of her! We left her for almost two weeks over Christmas and after one day, they were sending us photos of her laying in their laps like they had just adopted them as their new parents! They adapt better than we think! |
We go to Mexico for 7 days in August.... I'm going to be soooooooooooo sad!!! She will stay with my BF's parents while were gone. Like a parent, i'll probably be checking in with them every couple days or so! |
I had to leave Teddi for almost 3 weeks when I went to Australia/Tahiti when she was only 6 months old and I was sure she wouldn't know me when I got back!!! She had a great time with my parents and she totally knew me when I got back. She was fine. I missed her more than she missed me!!! |
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I know how you feel. I had never been away from mine for more than 2 weeks, and I had to leave him for 3 months to come to Texas. They wouldn't allow me to bring him. I cried soo much. I had to leave him with my parents. Your situation isn't so bad because it isn't for as long. Mine didn't eat the first day, my mom said. He just wandered around their house following her. But now he is doing ok. I call and talk to him on the answering machine. What I do is leave a blanket or shirt for him to have so it has my smell on it. |
He'll be fine. Don't deprive yourself of traveling. At least he gets to stay in a familiar place with someone who knows as opposed a kennel. |
I have a hard time leaving mine too but I have gotten better and at least he gets to stay at home with a familar body than go to a kennel or something. I usually leave mine at my mother and father in laws or my parents home and I swear they have more fun there than at my home. They get spoiled by the grandparents. :p :p |
I Am Having Separation Anxiety This topic came up just in time....the past two nights I have been very restless and unable to sleep..just thinking about leaving my little KiKi for 16 days to go to Italy, France and Slovania....and my trip is not til OCT!!! The longest I am away from her is 5 hours MAX! While we are away, she will still be at home with my two adult children....but she will be home alone alot and I am really worried about her... I know I am being silly....but she is just like one of my kids....except she is my "baby" forever! LOL |
I might have to find out how this goes for me too. I may be going away for 2 - 2 1/2 weeks with my sister overseas in the fall. I don't know how I'll be when and if the time comes. I don't even like leaving him to go shopping for the day! Good Luck. |
I was away from my boys for a week and they were fine :) It was me who was not fine! I was soooooo sad by day 3 I cried... by day 6 (thank god it was almost over) I was SERIOUSLY depressed! I needed to get home to them! I couldn't wait another minute! LOL Next time I went away... I took them! :) (how pathetic is that???) |
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I know I have never left mine even for overnight. But my husband wants to go away soon and I told him I may be able to go for 2 days and a night to see how they do. One problem I have is I have 4 and it's hard to leave that many. My 22 year old dtr lives at home but I don't know how good she would be. She won't pick up poo, God help her when/if she ever gets out on her own. I would probably have my sister check on them during the day. The other thing is 2 of them are on medications. |
Ive left Chewy with my parents and called them from mexico every single night. They didnt tell me while i was away because they didnt want to upset me but she was relly missing me. She layed on the door mat most of the day and didnt eat. She knew it was me calling every nigt and barked. They said she was visibly sad but when I came home it was non stop kisses and jumping for like 10 minutes straight. i was so overwhelmed! She even peed when she saw me!!!! I hate leaving her but i know shell be fine with my parents and shell be extra excited when i get back.I think they all deal differently though as other have mentioned. Some dogs are fine after they get used to it for a little while. |
Thanks everyone. Peeka eats when its 'human' food, Ie, fruit, scrambled eggs, noodles etc. But its me that makes him eat his doggie food. He's going to have way too much fun while I'm gone. |
When I would leave Rockie with Lisa he never wanted to come back home, it's so much fun at her house with the other dogs and all. |
I am having anxiety about going to Europe for 2 weeks. Park will stay with my parents, but always on a leash, since their yard has holes on the fence. He loves to run around our yard at home, so i just hope he won't be too sad. We think he knows something is up. We have been taking him to visit my mom and dad to get him used to being there. |
we bought an RV!!! ;) Just so they can go with us everywhere.:rolleyes: |
I only had to leave once since we have had Seth and Sasha, Columbus for training 3 days. It was terrible. I called on every break to see if they were ok. Jack finally said "enough" I am their Dad and I know how to take care of them. I was alot worse then Seth and Sasha. :D |
I'm so fortunate that I never have to leave my boys alone. When I'm working (off on sick leave now), I work eves and my hubby works days. So, they always have one of us here. If we're going to be gone all day and can't take them, my daughter watches them for us.:) I have had to be in the hospital a few times, and it was very hard on Jake especially. My daughter took care of him, but she said he seemed sad a lot. But, as long as they are with someone who will spend time with them and take good care of them, they are ok...they just miss us when we're not there. I left a shirt with my scent on it, and she said Jake slept with it when he napped and at night. You might try something like that. Have a great vacation! |
i recently left Kash with my bf for about 5 days... and he was fine when i returned. he didn't forget me, and he was super excited to see me when i got back. however, i think i'm going to have to leave Kash with my bf again, but for 10 days this time!! i'm not too worried about the leaving him part because i know my bf will take good care of him. i'm more worried that Kash will start to like my bf more than me!! lol. they'll use the time to bond with each other, and i'm afraid that when i get back, Kash will have disowned me as his mom! i know it sounds crazy, but i seriously worry about Kash loving me less than he loves my bf. i guess i don't have a choice if i really really want to go on vacation to see my family. :( i could take him with me on the plane, but i just can't afford it! and i could drive, but the trip is 13 hours... and that's only if i don't stop at all, which is impossible. :( |
don't worry I worried so much about Parker, but I just got back from seeing my daughter and grandson in Germany, and now everything is back to normal! He stayed with my mom and dad, and I went straight there to get him at midnight when my flight arrived! |
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