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Posted on 6/12/23 at 8:06 am to Pettifogger
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I'd try and take him to day care at the same place, even for a few hours (preferably a few times), before your trip.
We do this as well. When we have a trip upcoming, I take ours to the daycare of the boarding place 2-3 times a couple of weeks in advance, so they refamiliarize themselves with being there. I think that helps.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 9:10 am to The Torch
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We have a 10 yr old Chiweenie who suffers from separation anxiety every time we leave
This is a dog being a dog
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Now I'm the one getting anxiety about leaving him, he's going to hate me when I pick him up or die lonely.
What's up with all this anxiety? Anxiety maybe acceptable of it is worrying about having enough money to pay rent, car payment or grocery bill.
How soft are white men getting? We'll be extinct or enslaved in a few generations.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 9:15 am to The Torch
Got one that looks just like that. A little more dachshund like though. Only looks like a chihuahua when he grimaces and goes into Karen mode. He definitely has anxiety, but seems to do fine when we pick him up.
I like boarding them because I have the vet do all of their health stuff. Vaccines, nail trim, anal glands expressed, etc. Ends up several hundred dollars but I don’t have to make appointments throughout the year
I like boarding them because I have the vet do all of their health stuff. Vaccines, nail trim, anal glands expressed, etc. Ends up several hundred dollars but I don’t have to make appointments throughout the year
Posted on 6/12/23 at 9:16 am to WaydownSouth
My brother and his family have a chiweenie. Very sweet dog, has a deep passion for pets and cuddles.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 9:20 am to The Torch
I'd honestly try to find a pet-sitter to stay at your house. Plenty of responsible teens looking to make money and it allows the dog to stay in their environment and you also have someone watching your house while gone.
I've done this a few times in the past with great results.
I've done this a few times in the past with great results.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 9:21 am to The Torch
Posted on 6/12/23 at 9:27 am to The Torch
People who have never had a dog with bad separation anxiety won’t understand this and may even scoff at it, but medication does help and is used frequently.
One of our dogs had it bad, and we got her on meds and with some training after about 5-6 weeks she was a totally different dog (in a good way). It helped take the edge off and made training her to be alone much easier.
In house pet sitter is also the way to go. Dogs are always more comfortable in their own environment. Check Rover like others have said and find someone with a high rating.
One of our dogs had it bad, and we got her on meds and with some training after about 5-6 weeks she was a totally different dog (in a good way). It helped take the edge off and made training her to be alone much easier.
In house pet sitter is also the way to go. Dogs are always more comfortable in their own environment. Check Rover like others have said and find someone with a high rating.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 9:30 am to LSUZombie
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I'd honestly try to find a pet-sitter to stay at your house. Plenty of responsible teens looking to make money and it allows the dog to stay in their environment and you also have someone watching your house while gone. I've done this a few times in the past with great results.
I’ve thought about this but I really don’t want a teenager alone in my house for 8 days
Posted on 6/12/23 at 9:32 am to The Torch
Boarding can be traumatic for some pets, but there are so many options out there, and they aren't all the same.
We use a place where the dogs are allowed to run and play all day, not just at certain times. They are put in "rooms" at night, and our two are allowed to share a room, which helps. They love going, but I can tell you one of the dogs would likely be traumatized at some of the other kennels we visited where they are crated all day and only allowed out at specific times.
We use a place where the dogs are allowed to run and play all day, not just at certain times. They are put in "rooms" at night, and our two are allowed to share a room, which helps. They love going, but I can tell you one of the dogs would likely be traumatized at some of the other kennels we visited where they are crated all day and only allowed out at specific times.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 9:34 am to The Torch
I pay a family friend that's a college student $50 a day to come just stay at the house and feed Bubba while we are gone.
We get a list of what snacks and food he wants for the week and have it stocked in the pantry.
We get a list of what snacks and food he wants for the week and have it stocked in the pantry.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 9:36 am to The Torch
Our dog’s a stage 4 clinger but we still take trips and board him. If he stops eating or whatever we have friends that can get him in an emergency. But that’s never happened. Dogs adapt and are in the moment.
That’s pretty old for first time boarding but maybe the “luxury style” (not a small crate) places would help.
That’s pretty old for first time boarding but maybe the “luxury style” (not a small crate) places would help.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 9:52 am to The Torch
We hire one of our nieces/nephews to come by twice a day to feed and play with our dog for at least an hour each time. We pay them well and they are dependable.
Their parents bring them to our house.
Their parents bring them to our house.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 9:59 am to The Torch
Why didn't you just rent a place that allows dogs?
Posted on 6/12/23 at 10:06 am to The Torch
I would do my research on any boarding place under consideration. I brought my dogs when they were younger to a reputable trainer/boarding facility. I noticed they were both skittish and became highly aggressive towards strangers after being there. About a year or so ago I noticed a story where this place was being shut down and investigated due to animal cruelty. A prior employee leaked videos of how they'd "train" the dogs. It had me mad enough to go do some damage.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 10:06 am to The Torch
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vacation rental that doesn't allow dogs
hotels, Vrbo, Airbnb, can disallow pets and sometimes "emotional support animals" but they cannot refuse a service animal. A service animal is what you say it is, and there is no certification required nor can they ask (legally) ask what your condition is that requires a service animal. They aren't required to wear a Service Dog vest either. They can ask what service the dog provides and my answer is 'she alerts me when I'm about to have an event' and that's all they're legally entitled to. It also happens to be true.
Now if the dog is destructive or not reliably housebroken I wouldn't do it; nor would I leave a dog alone in a rental.
This post was edited on 6/12/23 at 10:08 am
Posted on 6/12/23 at 10:11 am to GoldenAge
This happens a lot. I won’t go anywhere if I can’t take my dogs or know someone personally who is reliable.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 10:17 am to Don Quixote
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cannot refuse a service animal.
You probably brought a peacock with you as an ESA on your last Spirit flight.
Posted on 6/12/23 at 10:22 am to The Torch
call Miranda - Magnolia Pet Sitting Services - she does great work - 225.998.0703 
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