I try very hard to take my Lola where ever I go, even on vacation. Recently, I had to fly across the country and could not take her. Although I have trained her to use a pee-pad in an airplane bathroom, it is just too stressful for her to be in a travel bag all day. I know, from the reports I get from her caregiver when I am gone, that she misses me and is looking for me everywhere. My only solace is that when I see her again, I will give her lots of love and attention to make up for my absence.
I think the hardest part is not to spoil my dogs upon my return because I am feeling guilty about being gone. My dogs only eat animal food and treats, but their caregiver gives them people food. It becomes even more difficult to give them extra loves while I am also weaning them off of the bad food they never should have been eating in the first place.
How do you deal with boarding your dogs? I would appreciate your feedback.
