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alisonJ · 03-12-2009, 02:57 PM

You really need to find someone to stay with your Yorkie. This issue will come up again and again during the next 15 to 18 years that you have this little one, so you might as well get set up for it now. My Edie is almost 9, and I have never left her alone overnight. It's part of being a pet owner......

dogbert · 03-12-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by alisonJ

You really need to find someone to stay with your Yorkie. This issue will come up again and again during the next 15 to 18 years that you have this little one, so you might as well get set up for it now. My Edie is almost 9, and I have never left her alone overnight. It's part of being a pet owner......

I at least have someone come in to potty her if I can't take her with us and nobody can spend the night with her. Due to her past she is not the type of dog you can just leave for the night and know she'll be okay. We have a couple of friends who do not get this. "They always say I'd just kennel her." They know this dog can not be kenneled due to her past. I like them alot but they have no clue what this is like.

QuickSilver · 03-12-2009, 03:07 PM

I boarded Thor recently with a place that doesn't really "board", per se - he spent the day in their doggy daycare, and at night he went home with one of the staff. It was quite expensive -- $40 / night, and that doesn't include the daycare.

Maybe you can find something like this for your little guy.

Katylou · 03-12-2009, 04:10 PM

A few years ago I evacuated during a hurricane warning

with my daughter-in-laws family. Well we found a motel at our destination but were not sure about taking the three dogs in. So we got our room and we snuck my bichon, a pit bull mix and a GREAT DANE into the two motel rooms. Upon checking out we found out that the motel WAS pet friendly. So if we can sneak in a Great Dane then I think you might be able to get away with a Yorkie. I certainly would not leave your baby home alone all night.

Chance · 03-12-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Katylou

A few years ago I evacuated during a hurricane warning

with my daughter-in-laws family. Well we found a motel at our destination but were not sure about taking the three dogs in. So we got our room and we snuck my bichon, a pit bull mix and a GREAT DANE into the two motel rooms. Upon checking out we found out that the motel WAS pet friendly. So if we can sneak in a Great Dane then I think you might be able to get away with a Yorkie. I certainly would not leave your baby home alone all night.

Way to go! I wouldn't leave without my baby either. A great dane must have been hard to sneak in. I think hotels know alot of people travel with their pets and they don't mind them, I would rather be in a hotel with an animal than some people. LOL.

YorkieOwned5 · 03-12-2009, 04:22 PM

putting it bluntly.......
WOULD YOU EVER LEAVE A CHILD ALONE??????????? CHANGE THE RESERVATIONS TO A PET FRIENDLY PLACE, THEY ARE EVERYWHERE. There is even listing online just enter in pet friendly hotels..........!! Common sense will get you far... Just imagine if there was a FIRE in your home????

MicaDixie · 03-12-2009, 05:07 PM

Personally, if you have someone stop by to let your puppy out a few times while youre gone...it should be fine.
To the person who said "Would you ever leave your child alone?"...I'm sorry, but I WORK. My dog does just fine ALONE at home. The fire reference is just a little much in my book... that could happen to anyone who works outside the home for a living. Seriously.
Also, some animals get anxiety when they are in strange places. Your dog may be happier at home in their own surroundings. Plus, I imagine if he's booked a hotel room youre going to go out on a date (dinner, drinks, dancing, movie...or whatever) thats not exatly dog friendly. AND THATS OK!!! Go out, have fun, your dog will be just fine if you have someone let it out a few times. Nuff said...

mariey223 · 03-12-2009, 05:34 PM

Thank you all for the great responses!!! The hotels we're looking at that are in downtown chicago that were pet friendly were all 21 and over to check in. I'm 19 and my boyfriend is 20. Chloe barks A LOT! So sneaking her in would be out of the question!! I'm trying to persuade a friend of mine to take her for the night but if worse comes to worse I plan on leaving her here. She's a year and a half and she's spent at most 10 hours alone at home. When I come back she's fine and she goes potty on the potty pad. I love her to death but I know my boyfriend won't pay the fines if we get caught with her!! And don't judge me I'm a good mommy I haven't gone on one vacation since I've had her and haven't slept a day apart from her!

twalla · 03-12-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mariey223

Thank you all for the great responses!!! The hotels we're looking at that are in downtown chicago that were pet friendly were all 21 and over to check in. I'm 19 and my boyfriend is 20. Chloe barks A LOT! So sneaking her in would be out of the question!! I'm trying to persuade a friend of mine to take her for the night but if worse comes to worse I plan on leaving her here. She's a year and a half and she's spent at most 10 hours alone at home. When I come back she's fine and she goes potty on the potty pad. I love her to death but I know my boyfriend won't pay the fines if we get caught with her!! And don't judge me I'm a good mommy I haven't gone on one vacation since I've had her and haven't slept a day apart from her!

Where are you at in the US? I assume somewhere near Chicago..... there are a lot people on YT, maybe someone on here is willing to Yorkie sit for the night????

mariey223 · 03-12-2009, 05:42 PM

I live in des plaines which is about 20 minutes away from downtown chicago!!

twalla · 03-12-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mariey223

I live in des plaines which is about 20 minutes away from downtown chicago!!

I wish I were closer bc I would doggie sit in a heartbeat!!

Maybe you should post something in our regional forums here on YT

Great Lakes USA - YorkieTalk.com Forums - Yorkshire Terrier Community

Hopefully you can find someone here to sit overnight

LilMissy · 03-12-2009, 05:51 PM

For those of you that sneak your Yorkies into hotels, grocery shopping etc. What type of bag exactly are you using? I only have a Petfly's carrier, and it's not very discreet.

twalla · 03-12-2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by LilMissy

For those of you that sneak your Yorkies into hotels, grocery shopping etc. What type of bag exactly are you using? I only have a Petfly's carrier, and it's not very discreet.

Sent you a PM

wemple2 · 03-12-2009, 06:02 PM

No, I don't think I could or would leave Winston alone over night. I would be too worried about him to enjoy my night out.

emilyann · 03-12-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkieOwned5

putting it bluntly.......
WOULD YOU EVER LEAVE A CHILD ALONE??????????? CHANGE THE RESERVATIONS TO A PET FRIENDLY PLACE, THEY ARE EVERYWHERE. There is even listing online just enter in pet friendly hotels..........!! Common sense will get you far... Just imagine if there was a FIRE in your home????

Putting it bluntly... don't be such a jerk. She just asked a simple question.

To the OP, good luck & I hope you find someone to babysquat!

03-12-2009, 02:57 PM	#31
alisonJ YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,840	You really need to find someone to stay with your Yorkie. This issue will come up again and again during the next 15 to 18 years that you have this little one, so you might as well get set up for it now. My Edie is almost 9, and I have never left her alone overnight. It's part of being a pet owner...... __________________ Alison--Edith Jones's mother www.edithjonesproject.com

03-12-2009, 03:07 PM	#33
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	I boarded Thor recently with a place that doesn't really "board", per se - he spent the day in their doggy daycare, and at night he went home with one of the staff. It was quite expensive -- $40 / night, and that doesn't include the daycare. Maybe you can find something like this for your little guy. __________________ If you love something, set it free. Unless it's an angry tiger.

03-12-2009, 05:51 PM	#42
LilMissy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 3,421	For those of you that sneak your Yorkies into hotels, grocery shopping etc. What type of bag exactly are you using? I only have a Petfly's carrier, and it's not very discreet. __________________ Shaunna with Missy (my princess) & Dora (my tomboy)

03-12-2009, 06:02 PM	#44
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	No, I don't think I could or would leave Winston alone over night. I would be too worried about him to enjoy my night out. __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

03-12-2009, 04:10 PM	#34
Katylou Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 335	A few years ago I evacuated during a hurricane warning with my daughter-in-laws family. Well we found a motel at our destination but were not sure about taking the three dogs in. So we got our room and we snuck my bichon, a pit bull mix and a GREAT DANE into the two motel rooms. Upon checking out we found out that the motel WAS pet friendly. So if we can sneak in a Great Dane then I think you might be able to get away with a Yorkie. I certainly would not leave your baby home alone all night.

03-12-2009, 04:22 PM	#36
YorkieOwned5 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chattanooga,TN & Tampa,FL Posts: 247	putting it bluntly....... WOULD YOU EVER LEAVE A CHILD ALONE??????????? CHANGE THE RESERVATIONS TO A PET FRIENDLY PLACE, THEY ARE EVERYWHERE. There is even listing online just enter in pet friendly hotels..........!! Common sense will get you far... Just imagine if there was a FIRE in your home????

03-12-2009, 05:07 PM	#37
MicaDixie Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 44	Personally, if you have someone stop by to let your puppy out a few times while youre gone...it should be fine. To the person who said "Would you ever leave your child alone?"...I'm sorry, but I WORK. My dog does just fine ALONE at home. The fire reference is just a little much in my book... that could happen to anyone who works outside the home for a living. Seriously. Also, some animals get anxiety when they are in strange places. Your dog may be happier at home in their own surroundings. Plus, I imagine if he's booked a hotel room youre going to go out on a date (dinner, drinks, dancing, movie...or whatever) thats not exatly dog friendly. AND THATS OK!!! Go out, have fun, your dog will be just fine if you have someone let it out a few times. Nuff said...

03-12-2009, 05:34 PM	#38
mariey223 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: US Posts: 113	Thank you all for the great responses!!! The hotels we're looking at that are in downtown chicago that were pet friendly were all 21 and over to check in. I'm 19 and my boyfriend is 20. Chloe barks A LOT! So sneaking her in would be out of the question!! I'm trying to persuade a friend of mine to take her for the night but if worse comes to worse I plan on leaving her here. She's a year and a half and she's spent at most 10 hours alone at home. When I come back she's fine and she goes potty on the potty pad. I love her to death but I know my boyfriend won't pay the fines if we get caught with her!! And don't judge me I'm a good mommy I haven't gone on one vacation since I've had her and haven't slept a day apart from her!

03-12-2009, 05:42 PM	#40
mariey223 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: US Posts: 113	I live in des plaines which is about 20 minutes away from downtown chicago!!