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Originally Posted by piperspal
OK - feel free to bust on me!!!   I have to leave my dogs behind while I'm gone for at least 2 weeks. It could possibly be as long as a month. They will be in excellent hands and I doubt they will miss me even a 10th as much as I will miss them. Has anyone here had to leave their dogs for an extended period of time? Did your dog remember you with enthusiasm or act like he had to get to know you all over again? They will be getting lots of attention & interaction with other dogs and kennel staff at my vets...lots of outdoor time, etc. I think I am the one with separation anxiety! |
Interesting question. My grandparents had a dog, Shepard Doby mix, with who I had a fast friendship, growing up. We lived in another state. Visits were maybe two/three times a year. His reaction to seeing me never changed a bit. Meet us at the back gate, in a complete state of joyful silliness, tennis ball in mouth. Separate me from everyone else, drop ball at my feet. Me, no one else would do.
I was not lowed in the house till at least an hour of ball and wrestling had been accomplished, but even after I was allowed to go see my grandparents, he would sit at the screen door, soggy ball in mouth, whining , plaintively. When outside, he was glued to me, and would herd me around, making sure my attention was not distracted from him for long. Damn! I miss those days.
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