We have a few longer trips coming up, and are debating if we should board our dog or have her stay at a family member’s house. She’s stayed at the boarding facility before and according to staff, she does well and they all love her. She’s a happy go lucky dog in general, typical golden retriever.
Typically I’d say have her stay with a family member, but they work 8-9 hour days a few times a week, so our dog would be alone for 9ish hours for two or three days over the course of the week. I don’t doubt she could hold her bladder that long, but wondering if thats too hard on her?
A boarding facility would let her out more frequently, but she wouldn’t get one on one attention as frequently and would be in a (presumably) more stressful environment. Staying with a family member would keep her in an environment she knows and is comfortable with, with one on one attention, but make her hold her bladder for a few days. Which do you think is more preferable?
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