Leaving my baby for the first time...
 

Do you have any day cares in your area that also board dogs? You might want to check that option. It would be far better than the vet's office. That's when I started looking. Couldn't bear the thought of her in that little cage at the vet's.

I agree with the above poster. Find a relative, or if that is not possible, a private boarding facility where they are walked, given play time, free time, and someone around the entire time.

My wife is the same as you are, but we have a terrific daughter that steps up and watches the Yorkie, while the Cane Corso goes to his training facility that he loves. I am convinced that my wife would cancel a trip if she had to have Maxine sitting in a cage all day, even though, they will most likely do a great job.

I think she frets more over the dogs now than she did when the kids were small....but the dogs never get mad at you, and are always in by curfew!

See what you can find, and have a great vacation.

I would be a wreck as well.
I would try to find a relative as well or even a friend that you trust.
Sending prayers your way that everything goes smoothly and your baby does fine while you are away!

I would be a mess as well. :( I've always been lucky enough to have family watch Jackson, but if for some reason they couldn't, I would definitely use a daycare in the area. I was a wreck the first time I left Jackson... he was about 4 1/2 months old and I went to a planned Disney vacation for 5 nights. I missed him sooo much, and I cried when I drove away from the house by myself.

I know in my area, there are professional dog walkers that also do overnight sitting. There are a couple of people in my complex that have used them and loved them. I hate to leave for the store knowing Twinkie will miss me. Good luck!

So far, Starr travels with us, most places have lodging that is puppy friendly and the puppy can fly in the cabin with you as a carry on.

I would def look into daycare or the option of a pet sitter.

and no worries on the crying, the first time I ever left Sam was to go to Walmart. I cried when I left, on the way there, ran thru there like a mad woman, and came back to a sleeping lil Yorkie:rolleyes:

we use a service that comes into our place and watches the dogs... it is great... they get to stay at home where they are comfortable and they are take care of. :thumbup:

Where in NY are you located?

:D:D:D I'm still almost that bad. It doesn't bother her at all. It's me who feels guilty.:rolleyes:

I would be devastated to leave Mr.Darcy at a vets - in a cage - I always 'think' as I think he 'thinks'! if you know what I mean! If you can't leave him somewhere (and can't take him) what about someone you know and trust to come and stay at your place? I, too, take Mr.Darcy with me - in cabin on flights. I used to take Toffee everywhere, too. We used to sneak her in hotel rooms under my coat, if they weren't 'pet friendly'!

I agree with everyone that daycare might be a better option. Are you in NYC proper?

We use professional petsitters who come into our home and take care of the dogs and then they sleep over. It has come with some issues but overall it is the best option for the dogs that I have found - they stay at home so there is no disturbance to their routines.

Well, it's not ideal but your little one will be fine. I'm sure you can call in everyday and check on her.

The last time I left my dog at a professional boarding kennel - I wasn't that thrilled with it - though it was supposed to be better than the Vets. This one had really gone downhill. They wanted to put Lucy and Ringo (my Westie) in the same cage and I wouldn't let them - not at night when on one is there.

Anyway, if you can't find anywhere else - just keep calling them daily and make sure she is eating and drinking like she should.

I'm facing this dilema myself, trying to plan a trip and figuring out what to do with a 6 month old that is "sort of" potty trained! We had another dog for 16 years that relatives watched if we traveled and I said I would never again ( what I thought ), impose on them and assume that if we decided to get another pet that they would take on the responsibility while we were away. That leaves us with boarding her at the vets office, having someone actually come to our home daily, or a sitter that takes dogs in to their home...all viable solutions.

The least desirable would be to give someone access to our home, as there would be no one I would trust enough to do that. The vets office would be the second least desirable for me because of the alone factor, although they even have cameras set up in each room so that you can view your pet while away. Which leaves us with the pet sitter...but Chloe must be "potty trained", hence my problem. I would say she's "sort of" potty trained, but I can't say she doesn't have her accidents and I'm not sure exactly how strict the sitter is about this. I plan on contacting her today before moving forward with any vacation plans.

Since traveling is such a big part at this point in our lives, I'm very anxious about working something out soon! Good luck to everyone else that's faced with this dilema!

So sorry to hear your friend backed out. I can completely understand your concern. Remy usually stays with family when I travel, and he can not come along. It sounds like that is not an option for you for this trip either...

I would be very hesitant to board him at a kennel or vet... my ultimate fallback plan for an overnight sitter is my groomer. She dog sits in her own home, and watches 3 other yorkies on occasion. I've never actually had to use her, but I have had discussions with her about watching him, if in the event, it ever became necessary. Do you use one specific groomer that you really trust? If so, you may want to reach out to him / her to see if they pet-sit, or know someone who will.

Best of luck!

I know what you mean. We like to go to Vegas a couple times a year. We have been looking at all boarding places. I would'nt put a dead horse (lol just a expression) in them. Also, ask how many times do they take them out potty. The nicest one we found said twice. Now I can't hold it that long. I think we will go with our neighbor. She is wonderful, we do pay her but hate to bother her. She is willing tho and our pup will get out side many times. She has taken care of our dogs in the past but lets face it a Yorkie has high energy. We are all older people here. Our pup likes to potty at 5 in the mornings and 8 before bed time. Our neighbor cannot be here at that time. The boarding places aren't even open at that time. So if you can find a great neighbor that is the way to go. We pay the same as the kennels. Our neighbor would care for pup for nothing but we want to pay her. Taking care of a Yorkie can be work.

Yes, give them a chance. Us old folks know what we are doing! After all, your parents seemed to do a good job raising you!

Of course you should!!!......they will fall in love with her - how could they not? The only thing they might never forgive you for will be taking her back to your place!!!!!!:D