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12-01-2009, 07:32 AM | #1 |
Lola's Love Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mill Valley, CA, USA
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| What should I do? Kennel or Dog sitter? I need some advice. I will be traveling out of the country for 10 days in January. Not sure if I should send Lola to a Kennel/Resort type place where she can play with other dogs or pay someone to stay at my house with her and give her daily walks and play time with the neighborhood dogs? Not sure if she will feel more secure at our house or will she enjoy going to a kennel?? I really don’t know what to do?? Lola had really bad separation anxiety when she was younger but is doing a lot better. Will leaving her for so many days make her SA come back? Any advice is greatly appreciated
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12-01-2009, 07:37 AM | #2 |
Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland
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| I think it all depends on the dog. Some dogs love going to a kennel. My grandma's Lab is soo excited to go to there whenever she has to. I know that Jackson probably wouldn't do well in a kennel. I would prefer to have a person come to my house to watch him. As much as he would love to play with other dogs during the day, I don't think he would like being in an unknown place at night w/o me and I know he'd prefer to be in his comfort zone.
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12-01-2009, 07:45 AM | #3 |
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| Ryan, given her history of separation anxiety I would definitely try to find a sitter if at all possible. It would be great if you could find someone she was already familiar with. Or perhaps you could find someone now and let them get to know each other before your trip. I just believe she would be much happier and more comfortable in her own home with the familiar surroundings and the neighborhood dogs to play with. Like Brit said - she would be in her comfort zone. I hope you enjoy your trip! Where will you be traveling to?
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12-01-2009, 07:54 AM | #4 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lincoln, CA, USA
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| I dog sit for people... But i do not go to peoples houses... who exactly can say that person it trust worthy... you know... I wouldnt want someone I didnt know being all up in my home when im not there... and a kennel... Would your baby have one on one attention... and what if she got in a fight with another dog.... I have people bring their dogs to me and I watch them in my home... I think that definatly a few of my rules would help you pick out a place... if you choose a dog sitter.... 1. They meet us and Alice at a park or something to make sure their dog likes me and Alice... 2. They bring their dog to our house for a play date (1 hr. or so to make sure that they seem confortible in our home...) and then also their dog isnt going to be staying anywere they dont know... 3. When they bring the dog to stay with us... they bring teir own food ( so they keep being fed right...) their own dog beg, kennel, toys, exc... so that they have their owners sent exc. it makes them feel comfortable I think... I personaly dont like the idea of Kennals or people in my house... so possibly another option for you...
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12-01-2009, 07:54 AM | #5 | |
Lola's Love Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mill Valley, CA, USA
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Im going to start looking for a sitter or a friend in the area... I agree she may feel more secure in her own surroundings. I will be traveling to China - Shanghai to be exact. Very excited as this is my first trip outside of the US.
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12-01-2009, 07:57 AM | #6 | |
Lola's Love Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mill Valley, CA, USA
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Very valid points I have a few neighbors in the area that have dogs, I will see if they would be willing to have Lola stay at their house.
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12-01-2009, 08:03 AM | #7 |
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| We are going to Hawaii in March. My son has agreed to come stay at my house so that I don't have to put Jazzi in a kennel. It's hard if you don't know anybody that would give as much time and attention to your little one that you would. I'm going to be miserable without her. Thinking maybe I could sneak her into the suitcase after it goes through the ex ray..... Just kidding folks...I wouldn't do that to her. Have fun in China....sounds wonderful...my husband just got back from Thailand....no place like home!!!! If I could just stop him from clicking his heels!!!! LOL>>>>> |
12-01-2009, 08:11 AM | #8 | |
Lola's Love Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mill Valley, CA, USA
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I think its going to be harder on me...she will probably forget about me in a day or two...lol
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12-01-2009, 08:15 AM | #9 |
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| I think kmm fantacy makes a very good point about having someone in your home. I would do this only with someone I knew well or someone with excellent references as a house/pet sitter. Your trip sounds so exotic. I'm jealous!
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12-01-2009, 08:19 AM | #10 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: xxxxxxxx
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| LOL>>>> no she won't....but I'm hoping my son doesn't steal my dog!!! He loves her so much!! |
12-01-2009, 08:41 AM | #11 |
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| I am a kennel tech at a pet resort/spa, if your baby is doing better with the SA then going to a kennel might cause a setback. Better to either get a pet sitter or house walker- and any reputable person will be bonded and be more than happy to give a list of references |
12-01-2009, 08:46 AM | #12 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| I have kenneled before and I have had My son watch mine in our home. I prefer mine to be at home in the environment they are used to although my kenneling experience was a positive one
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12-01-2009, 09:01 AM | #13 | |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: xxxxxxxx
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I've never kenneled but I know folks that have and they always had a good experience. I don't think people would work there if they didn't just absolutely love animals...unless of course they couldnt get any other kind of job...YIKES!!!! | |
12-01-2009, 09:20 AM | #14 |
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| Kennel or Dog Sitter? How would you like to have to sleep in a strange place on cold concrete away from all your loved ones? Nuf said. |
12-01-2009, 09:25 AM | #15 |
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| I would go with a dog sitter, preferably one you trust to stay at your home. There is NO WAY I'd use a kennel, especially with a dog who has seperation anxiety.
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