Glenn I frequently recommend that people go ahead and board their dogs at a kennel. I know it seems terrible to the owners, but it really is not. Most dogs adjust really quickly and get along just fine. The key is to leave them when they are young, preferably. Once they have been left and learn that you will be returning, they cope quite nicely - usually. Leaving them with a kennel - either an established boarding facility or your local vet - they will be supervised ALL DAY, with activity all day, people & critters moving about all day. They may be alone at night, but then they should be asleep then <grin> Also, if they do have a problem, the people caring for them will be better trained / have more experience in what to do, what they need, etc.
You never know, none of us do, when we will have an emergency and NEED to leave our pets somewhere - if they have been left before, it will reduce their stress level when they get 'dropped off' when you are stressed yourself - obviously a more stressful situation -- Or they might have the emergency requiring them to be left at the vet's office - due to illness or injury -- again - it will be stressful enough due to the emergency, whatever it is - having them 'know' what being boarded is all about reduces their stress about that part of the program. Just my ideas -- Hope you have a great trip! Joan with Kiss & Kastle Gambler (Bernese Mt Dogs) and Justine (Cavalier) in New Castle VA Glenn Fulton wrote: > When I go to Atlanta in April I am leaving my 3 year old Cavalier and 3 > year old Std. Poodle at home. We are going to be away about 10 days. I > have gotten recommendations for kennels from people at the dog club but I > hate the thought of putting my guys in a kennel. What I was really looking > for is a home care type of thing but can't find that. If I use a pet > sitter she will come to the house 3-4 times a day to let them out and feed > them. About 30-45 minutes each visit. I hate knowing they will be alone > the rest of the time. What are your thoughts on this? > > Glenn Fulton > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Cincinnati/Mason > > ========================================================= > "Magic Commands": > to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL > to start it up gain click here: > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL > > E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. > Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html > > All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author. > > ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
