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What should I do? We are having about 15 family members over for Thanksgiving dinner. Last year we were able to have Ian spend a few hours at Camp Bow Wow on that day, so he could have fun in a safe environment. Camp Bow Wow has always had a 3 night minimum during holidays, but that was waived last year for us because space was available. This year, apparently they are full, so the 3 night rule is in affect. Question (s)- What do you do with your fur baby when you have a lot of guests? Ian would want to be part of the activities, so keeping him in another room is not an option, even if we checked on him. That would be too upsetting for him. We will pay for three nights, if they have a cancellation. |
It sounds like you want to get them into the camp, so hope that works. For us when we are having a bunch of company (like tonight) ... I either keep my girls on a leash or put them in a crate/room for awhile until everything settles down. Then I carefully let them out to greet people. If things look dangerous for them (food dropping, children running around, etc.) , they go back upstairs in their room. There is nothing worse than company chaos to cause our well behaved dogs to do something uncharacteristic. I would rather keep my girls safe, even if they are a little unhappy about this. |
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When we have had a lot of company, I have used the xpen and my bedroom. Teddy was okay with being in my bedroom during Thanksgiving dinner because he has a window perch in the room. Is there something like a window view that would make Ian happy in a closed off room? |
I keep mine in another room with the door locked, I can't enjoy if i am worrying about one getting stepped on |
When we have a lot of guests over, jasmin will be in her crate. Her crate is in the kitchen so she gets to see the people but in her safe space. |
Maggie is 10 pounds so less risk of being stepped on. She's learned to stay out of the way. Are there going to be many small children? They would be my only concern as far as possible injuries. I always warn guests not to drop chocolate and keep an eye on the floor. We have had some events with a lot of people and I have noticed that Maggie will just go find a quiet place if she needs to. A couple times we couldn't find her, only to realize she had gone into her crate! She only sleeps there at night, but the door is always open during the day and if she is freaked out (like when the new heater was getting installed--lots of banging and drilling) she will go in there. I guess she feels safe. |
My boys are in their play pen which is set up in living room |
If it was all family, we let them run around bc we are all dog lovers and all have small dogs, so we all know the drill (watch your feet! lol). Otherwise, if it was more of a party - then we keep them in our bedroom with either the door closed, or with a little fence in front of the door. What if he had a bone in the other room while things were going on? Would that help him accept being in another room? Does he get anxiety with a bunch of people over? If yes, there's nothing wrong w/ asking your vet for something for anxiety over the holiday...just a thought. |
I would say an xpen somewhere where he can see you. Mine don't do well alone and just get stressed. |
I'd just bring his crate right into the room where the family is, give him some toys/chews/treats in it and allow him to be part of the celebration in the room, safe from big feet, kids and the accidents little dogs can have underfoot in a group of people and take him out for frequent lap visits with a few people at a time and then back in the crate. At least he'll be in the midst of the fun. |
for a party of that size Lola would stay here. For a really big party I have been lucky to be able to take her to a neighbor's house two doors away that was attending the party. |
What about putting a baby gate up in a room so he can see out and see everyone, but he's in a safe spot and he still has the run of a room. I rarely have any company in my house, but I've taken my dogs to my moms for picnics and family gatherings. I keep them on leashes but it's a lot of work to watch them and it's hard to socialize. I am sure it would be even harder if i were hosting. |
Can you set up a play pen in a room where he can see every one but still be safe? Callie is always out when we have company but I always have my eye on her and she doesn't go out the door or anything. She normally just lays at my feet. |
When we have gathering at my house, I just let Magnus/Zoey loose. Magnus is big enough where I don't have to worry about but with Zoey, I do tend to carry her around if it seems too crowded. I can't put them in another room or gated room where they can see b/c they'll bark their heads off... Have you tried this site: Dog Boarding Just Got Awesome! | DogVacay Maybe you can find a good pet sitter that can look after your baby for few hours? |
I put ZoE in my bedroom when I have a lot of guests over. It's just not worth the risk of her getting hurt from many people walking around, or risking her getting loose from people coming in & out of the door. She's the most valuable thing to me in my house, so I protect her as such. She sleeps in my bed everyday while I'm at work (even though she has the run of the house), so she's used to being there. I give her a couple of special treats, like peanut butter smeared in a kong or a frozen treat in summer. |
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