I get so sad thinking about my pup

myst33 · March 2011

I'm taking him tomorrow to the doggie daycare where he'll stay for at least 3 nights while we're in the hospital. It's a great place and it will be a home-like environment at night but it brought me to tears just thinking about it. He's never been apart overnight from us and I'm so worried about him feeling abandoned. Poor little guy has no idea how life is going to change for him.

LynsiBHM · March 2011

awww I can totally relate! Hopefully he will love it there and have fun while he waits for you! I'm trying to talk my bro or BIL into staying at our house when I go to the hospital so the dogs can stay home. I don't know of a reputable daycare/ boarding near us. Just make sure he gets some extra lovin and treats when you get him back home

myst33 · March 2011

I wish we had someone who could stay here but it's just not the case. I'm sure he'll be ok but it's just heartbreaking to think about. I'm probably extra hormonal, too, lol.

veggybugg · March 2011

just make sure you spend time with him when you get back. mine went to my parents for 5 fays. he's been home for a week but is still not adjusted to the little squeaky screamy toy.

Twinkz · March 2011

I worry too. We no longer have family or friends locally and the doggy daycare centers around here have always left our dogs really upset when we pick them up so our pooch is staying home alone. DH plans to try and come by the house for atleast an hour in the morning and a few hours in the afternoon while I'm in the hospital. I'm hoping it all works out ok. I hate that DH will have to leave but I hate leaving our dog just as much... wish he could come with us to the hospital!

amy259 · March 2011

I feel your pain. We had planned on keeping the dog at home since the hospital is only 15 min away and our dog is a scaredy cat so we didnt want to give her the added stress of not being at home. I'm sure that your pup will be just fine at the kennel though. When we got home she acted just the same. Then of course we had the adjustment of having the baby home but DH was home so was able to spend time with her. Now that he's back at work she is not getting the attention that she used to get. I would take the dog everywhere with me, love on her and she was my number 1 (sorry DH, Wink

). It's just not possible now and we have to gate her out of our bedroom. I have cried about this numerous times because I feel so bad for her. We try to play with her but I'm BF and pretty much stuck to the baby and was mostly in our bedroom for at least a week. I wish that we had done some more training with her too. I'm looking at her right now snoozing and tearing up...damn hormones!!!!! I'm sorry I hope I didn't make it worse! Unfortunately, it's reality, when LO gets older we will be able to go out and do more with her. Your pup will still love you just as much it's just going to take time to adjust.

Kered6799 · March 2011

my mom and I were just talking about ours. We have never boarded them but luckily we are not far from the hospital for someone to run home and let them out for a bit. I think ours would be okay but usually my parents dog sit for us and we do the same for them.

laurenmmc · March 2011

I'm sure he will be fine! We've boarded our dog at Doggie Daycare places, and she always has the best time! It's not like a kennel, which I think can seem scary and depressing. They always have lots of attention and lots of other dogs to play with, and I think it's enough distraction to keep them happy. He will be ok! And it's only three days - don't worry!!! : )

myst33 · March 2011

amy259:
I feel your pain. We had planned on keeping the dog at home since the hospital is only 15 min away and our dog is a scaredy cat so we didnt want to give her the added stress of not being at home. I'm sure that your pup will be just fine at the kennel though. When we got home she acted just the same. Then of course we had the adjustment of having the baby home but DH was home so was able to spend time with her. Now that he's back at work she is not getting the attention that she used to get. I would take the dog everywhere with me, love on her and she was my number 1 (sorry DH, ). It's just not possible now and we have to gate her out of our bedroom. I have cried about this numerous times because I feel so bad for her. We try to play with her but I'm BF and pretty much stuck to the baby and was mostly in our bedroom for at least a week. I wish that we had done some more training with her too. I'm looking at her right now snoozing and tearing up...damn hormones!!!!! I'm sorry I hope I didn't make it worse! Unfortunately, it's reality, when LO gets older we will be able to go out and do more with her. Your pup will still love you just as much it's just going to take time to adjust.

I'm so sorry. I hope my post didn't upset you. Luckily, we never had Biscuit sleep in our bedroom so his sleeping arrangements will be the same. Also, since I've been home, I've kinda tried to leave him alone during the day. He just mostly sleeps and looks out the window. At night is when he gets super cuddly and affectionate (also when dh is home). Tonight we're going to bring the pnp downstairs and it's going in a spot where Biscuit likes to hang out. I'm sure he's not going to like that.

DucatiLeah · March 2011

Our boys used to always go to doggy daycare when we went out of town. They loved it! They would get so excited when we'd pull in and never said goodbye after walking through the door. I'm sure yours will be fine, and then he'll be all nice and tired out when you bring him home so he'll want to rest more than get too worked up about the baby. It's great that you're doing that for him while you're gone!

amy259 · March 2011

myst33:

amy259:
I feel your pain. We had planned on keeping the dog at home since the hospital is only 15 min away and our dog is a scaredy cat so we didnt want to give her the added stress of not being at home. I'm sure that your pup will be just fine at the kennel though. When we got home she acted just the same. Then of course we had the adjustment of having the baby home but DH was home so was able to spend time with her. Now that he's back at work she is not getting the attention that she used to get. I would take the dog everywhere with me, love on her and she was my number 1 (sorry DH, ). It's just not possible now and we have to gate her out of our bedroom. I have cried about this numerous times because I feel so bad for her. We try to play with her but I'm BF and pretty much stuck to the baby and was mostly in our bedroom for at least a week. I wish that we had done some more training with her too. I'm looking at her right now snoozing and tearing up...damn hormones!!!!! I'm sorry I hope I didn't make it worse! Unfortunately, it's reality, when LO gets older we will be able to go out and do more with her. Your pup will still love you just as much it's just going to take time to adjust.

I'm so sorry. I hope my post didn't upset you. Luckily, we never had Biscuit sleep in our bedroom so his sleeping arrangements will be the same. Also, since I've been home, I've kinda tried to leave him alone during the day. He just mostly sleeps and looks out the window. At night is when he gets super cuddly and affectionate (also when dh is home). Tonight we're going to bring the pnp downstairs and it's going in a spot where Biscuit likes to hang out. I'm sure he's not going to like that.

I'm just hormonal. Our pups are huge part of our lives and we love them. He won't even think twice about his kennel stay once you guys are back home.

mrsjanks · March 2011

The other night we had a 4 hour thunderstorm... Molly hates thunder. I was feeding Landon and couldn't pet/hold her, so she ran into the nursry closet and stuck her nose in the corner. I felt so bad.

But they do love the baby. They are his little guardians. When he cries and I don't jump up right away, they come get me and let me know. It's cute.

Erin2903 · March 2011

I totally know what you mean. I'm already feeling guilty about leaving our dog for a few days.

eeyoreem · March 2011

I know how you guys feel. We can't board ours because one of them refuses to get into any kennel that is not his own so dh will be coming home to take care of them while I'm at the hospital. Yesterday, when I had my induction scare my first thought was about my dogs and who was going to go live on them while we were at the hospital. They are crated at night and when we are gone

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