my dog is 3. for the first 2 years of her life I had roommates so there were always people around and she was used to it so I was okay with leaving her in their company and care for a couple short weekend trips but the past year we’ve lived just us two in my apartment and I just realized I don’t know if I can cope with leaving her with someone else dog sitting her if I want to go on vacation or a trip. It’s not so much about me and my attachment (though obviously I feel that) it’s moreso that it would break my heart if she thought I was abandoning her or if she spent the whole time I was away feeling stress and panic.
I never imagined how emotionally deep and complex a relationship with your own dog could be (she’s my first).
has anyone ever felt like this and does anyone have advice???
thank you so much in advance
my only idea right now is to find a dog sitter who is willing to do gradual sitting sessions. maybe start with half day, then full, then overnight (but i’ll still be in the same area), before i leave her with them once i’m on a trip
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