We used to have a neighbor watch our dog when we went on vacation.... Now we can't find anyone to watch him.... He is a wonderful dog and adapts quickly but needs love! He is a Britney and is well behaved! Anyone would fall in love with him.... If we could only have some options finding a place for him to go when we want to go away!

When I decided that it was time again for me to have a dog in my life, I had to make sure that I was willing to give up, or change some of the things that I was going to be able to do in my future....vacations was one of those things....I certainly do not see my pup as a hinderance to me being able to take vactions, but I see her as my new travel companion...road trips are fun!
And the travel industry is starting to catch on, there are plenty of hotels across the North American continent that will allow visitors to stay with their dogs (and cats too!).

My boy either comes with us or is boarded at his breeder's.

We found a pet sitter who will either stay in your house with your pet, or will let you bring your pet to her house. The sitter has her own dog,a 10-year-old daughter and a large fenced back yard. We decided to leave our baby there so she would have companionship 24/7. When we got back from vacation, she was in great shape. I could tell she was well cared for and I would most definitely do this again if we take a trip where we cannot bring her with us. You can contact several vet offices for referrals.

I can understand your dilema. We have 5. We try to take them with us as often as we can. We are fortuante enough that we can get one or two of our setters to our breeder/mentor. Will your breeder watch your dog? The other setters will go to a friend of ours who purchased one of our puppys.

Our Corgi goes to a friend who has several herding type of dogs.

Lastly, sometimes we are forced to use a kennel, but that is on rare occassions.

I'm copying my response to this thread because I didn't realize there were 2 floating around

Posted: 10:05:44 AM 8/9/2007


I understand your dilemma. I know it isn't always possible, but have you checked lodging around your destination(s) to see if any allow animals? I had to leave my pup with my dad for two weeks in May. I didn't mind her being with him, but I'd rather her come along. So, next year I'll look for places that'll allow dogs.

Are you comfortable with your dog's vet? I know Pebbles' vet has boarding in the clinic, so if I absolutely have no backup & she needs to be boarded, that's where I'll take her. If you vet doesn't offer boarding, perhaps he/she can recommend a few places for you to check out.