Leaving your puppy for a few days

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Originally Posted by sbgooljar

Hi OP and I understand your dilema in having to leave your baby in "strange" surroundings while you're on a business trip. Do you know if the petcare place has webcams? That would give you peace of mind if you are able to remotely view what your baby is doing. We have Best Friends Pet Care (I've not had to board Romeo) in our area and they were highly recommended and are equipped with webcams that pet parents can view anytime.

They don't really have it, but they are really friendly there and I don't really think they mind if I call and check every few hours. I get really nice vibes from them lol They seem to care for dogs a lot, so I've decided to drop him there.

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Originally Posted by shodanusmc

He should be fine. You can always ask your vet or others for references on where they would recommend. You got some great advice.

Actually I know a vet who does board dogs too. He's a good vet, it's always crowded at his place. You can find big guys like rottweillers, huskies, boxers so I don't feel comfortable leaving my tiny yorkie puppy there (even if it's all separated). Petcare where I left him just boards small breeds, like toy poodles, chiahuahuas, yorkies. So it feels safer.

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Originally Posted by Harrysmum

Ohhhh! I know it's a dreadful thought, but sometimes there's just no option. There's just the odd occasion when these things happen (for instance, when my husband was rushed into Emergency at the Hospital with heart problems, and there was just no-one around to help me out). I think it's important and necessary to have some kind of back-up in place - that you trust .

The stinky (!!!) t-shirt's a good idea - and I was going to ask about webcams too? If not, whether a member of your family or a friend might be able to have a little pop-in, just to check how he's doing? I'm sure everything will turn out just fine for you, but I do know how you feel! Sally + Harry x

Thank you for your words. I am so grateful I found yorkietalk. I do have good news though. My husband sorted out his business, flew out today and is coming home tomorrow already, so Teddy had to stay at petcare for one night only. I do think it was good practice though as we will be traveling to India in December for our engagement's first anniversay (for around 1 week) and Teddy would probably have to stay at petcare too. So I hope I will be more prepared by then. I won't be able to check on him as much as I can this time.

[heartmyyorkie]

I would make sure that the kennels are indoors, we have some around here that have outdoor kennels- I shudder at the thought! I am so beyond lucky to have wonderful next door neighbors with a shared yard to watch my babies, I totally feel your pain but I am sure your baby will do just fine!

[LittleLolasMom]

it is tough when one of us goes away, but i cant imagine both. there is a place that alot of my friends take their pups to when they go on vacation and someoen is not around to watch them. it sometimes is good for the pup to be socializing and playing and they have fun. the place naer us is called the barker lounge, they do parties and events and doggy day care. from what i hear the pups love it, but i have not yet had to take lola. if we go away for a night she goes to one of our parents houses which are more than happy to take her

id make sure she has all her favorite things, her bowls, toys, smelling item of yours to sleep with.

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Originally Posted by heartmyyorkie

I would make sure that the kennels are indoors, we have some around here that have outdoor kennels- I shudder at the thought! I am so beyond lucky to have wonderful next door neighbors with a shared yard to watch my babies, I totally feel your pain but I am sure your baby will do just fine!

That's true, I wouldn't be comfortable leaving hiim outdoors too. I have to be present whenever he's out of our house.

[dkcombs]

I am very lucky. My vet does not board animals. He just has one vet tech with a very loving, nurturing heart. My vet supports her love and he then allows her to bring the babies along to work with her so they get a great day of interaction and fun.