Please help! Would you board them at a kennel or muzzle & crate them in a hotel room?

[Buster Bailey]

Originally Posted by littlelady

Can't you just give them some anxiety drops and leave them in the bathroom? with the soft blanket they always have in the closet of the rooms. The hotel Hyatt Regency we stayed at recently had no tub in the bathroom it had a walk in shower so the bathroom was a perfect place for a couple hours or so? I put a box up against the door so the dogs didn't claw the door and I could easily push it open when we got back.

What are anxiety drops? I don't want to drug my puppies if that's what they are...thanks for the tip about the box by the door...that will be helpful in the future I'm sure! I am going to board them this time, but I'm sure they will be a hotel with us sometime and I am thankful for the all the tips!!

[Buster Bailey]

Originally Posted by viviansnickers

Hi there!!

Wow, I feel your pain. In case you have not done this yet...have you tried craigslist classifieds: jobs, housing, personals, for sale, services, community, events, forums in your area? I found the most loving, nurturing, and reasonable doggy sitter for my Snickers there and she lives 3 miles away from me. Check it out...it's perfect. She treats Snick like her 2 dogs, part of the family, never crated, and loved to bits. Check it out for sure, you might find something similar in your area, times are tough and people need cash so many are doing this for extra money...click on "pets" at the top and search "sitter" or "boarding" or "border."

Good luck babes...boarding at a public facility makes me sad as well!!

Snick & Viv

Thanks for the Craig's List suggestion. We're too far out in the booneys so I don't know that I could find one in my area, but I bet I could in Minneapolis! I don't think I have enough time to do the research (plus I would have to meet them, check references, etc..I would never leave them with someone I didn't know) for it to work this time, but I may look into it in the future. We have a lot of friends & family who have oferred to help in the past, but I can't find anyone for this weekend (probably because most family are at the wedding, on vacations, etc). I am going to board them at the kennel, as I did go there to check it out. The place is fine, but it's a kennel...just not the homey atmosphere that I want, and my babies won't get their snuggles, hugs & kisses (maybe it's just me who will miss that..I don't know...). I'm not excited about it, but I think it will be a better option for us next weekend. Thanks for the post!

[Buster Bailey]

Originally Posted by sugarmamma

What about a white noise machine? I use one for Sugar to block out "outside" noises that she would generally be barking at.

Hmm...I never thought of that. Thanks for the idea!!

[lovelylf1]

While I can't see your boarding facility options, my guy loves going. I work full time and I don't have as much time as I wish during the week to play with Scooter. Since he is an only dog, I take him to daycare 2 or 3 times a week. The place is great. They take him out for play with other similar sized dogs at least 5 times a day and then pens they stay in when they aren't outside are the size of my bathroom. He gets playtime (outside with other dogs) and personal space (private pen) for $18/day. I have had to travel for work and couldn't take Scooter with me. The daycare he goes to offers boarding for an extra $7. He has boarded multiple times and loves it. They take really good care of him. One of the Vet Techs from our vet does pet sitting so she will check in on Scooter while I am at work on days that he doesn't go to daycare. I personally do not believe crating for long periods is fair. Scooter is potty trained and has proven he can have the run of the house without issue.

Long story short, I think boarding your babies is your best option. They will have tons of fun and you can trust that the people working at the facility know what the are doing, otherwise they would not be in business. Take your babies beds and a chew-safe toy so they are more comfortable. Boarding is way better for your babies when compared to leaving them in a hotel room for hours unattended.

[Gingergirlsmom]

I don't like leaving my babies alone in hotel rooms, you never know who has a key...just makes me nervous.

I would worry about the barking too. You are leaving at night when other guests may want to sleep, if your dogs are keeping people awake, what will the hotel staff do?

I think, in this situation, the best might be a kennel. Of course, you could put them in a kennel in the town you are traveling to, that way you might be able to shorten their stay and keep them with you longer.

Or do an internet search for dog sitters in that area. Maybe someone could help.

[nanahas3]

Originally Posted by Buster Bailey

I've had them for almost 5 months now and only want the best for them. My husband's baseball game got cancelled this Saturday and he said we'll work on the play room then - I can't wait!!

Again I would suggest an xpen they are not that expensive and your babies would have so much more room than in a crate. You can use it when you take them places also. I cannot imagine crating mine 16 hours a day. Mine sleep in their huge crates at night which are big enough to hold their beds but thats it. I am not saying you are a bad mommie I understand that you have to work but the xpens are a great option IMO.

[London01]

(Have not read all the above responses.)

Last week my yorkie stayed 2 times in a hotel room while I attended weddings. I put her in a crate (which she loves) and turned up the TV volume.

She did bark and cry a bit because she did not like being left in the hotel room, but the noise did not dirturb anyone outside the room.

Next time I will leave her overnight at our favorite doggy daycare; Traveling is just too stressful for London.

[Amazing Yorkies]

Originally Posted by nanahas3

Again I would suggest an xpen they are not that expensive and your babies would have so much more room than in a crate. You can use it when you take them places also. I cannot imagine crating mine 16 hours a day. Mine sleep in their huge crates at night which are big enough to hold their beds but thats it. I am not saying you are a bad mommie I understand that you have to work but the xpens are a great option IMO.

Totally agree with the Xpen!! I place mine on a cheap vinyl tablecloth and it works great at home AND the motel room. That way they could play together during the day and play off some of that energy.

[dagibbie]

Originally Posted by nanahas3

Again I would suggest an xpen they are not that expensive and your babies would have so much more room than in a crate. You can use it when you take them places also. I cannot imagine crating mine 16 hours a day. Mine sleep in their huge crates at night which are big enough to hold their beds but thats it. I am not saying you are a bad mommie I understand that you have to work but the xpens are a great option IMO.

General Lee is in an x-pen during the day while we are at work. He has room for his food and water dish, pillow and blanket and his kennel. I put the kennel in only when we have bad weather or the potential for bad weather, thunder storms, tornadoes. This way he has a place to hide. We went on a camping trip and bought a second x-pen so he had a very nice place to stay while at the camp ground without being on a leash. (He is never outside of the back patio without being on a leash).

[dogbert]

Wish I was closer to the stadium and I knew you, then maybe I could just puppy sit for you. Good luck it's hard to leave them I know.