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First off, I imagine I wont be having a long holiday, but after 7 in 28 years i would like just a once in a lifetime holiday and fancy a round the world cruise which takes three months.
However i have three dogs and besides the practicalities, i wonder if it would be fair on them. Has anyone experience of an extended break away from their dogs and if so what route did you choose in terms their care.
TIA
However i have three dogs and besides the practicalities, i wonder if it would be fair on them. Has anyone experience of an extended break away from their dogs and if so what route did you choose in terms their care.
TIA
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The longest I have 'left' the dogs has been 6 weeks (knee op) but I generally go away for 5 or 6 weeks ( in a block, not in total!!) each year when they stay in kennels.
Both dogs lived in kennels until they were 2 yo when I rehomed them so they are used to the situation and create havoc in the back of the car when they realise where they are going- can't wait to get in there!
It is not a cheap option 'though!
My trips are not as long as you are considering but they are thrilled to go in, and thrilled to come out
I wonder in your situation with 3 dogs how the cost of a dog sitter would pan out? Currently I am paying £8 per dog per night.
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I was favouring a pet sitter, not sure I'd get many volunteers for Runcorn for three months in winter.
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I wasn't allowed him in my residence. When I eventually found my own place he settled straight back in, so three months being in kennels won't adversely affect your dogs.
If you are going away in winter then apart from Christmas it is generally a quiet season for the kennels so you might be able to bargain for a long term/ cut price deal. Worth an ask.
I am hoping to go on 6 week trip next year- 4 weeks already booked but waiting for a price drop in the cruise 2 weeks earlier! (Ever hopeful) I think that's the longest cruise I would enjoy to be truthful
Whatever you do, enjoy
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I chose a kennel who had a quarantine section so were used to long term care and wouldlickup any problems.
The kennels were owned by a vet.
One of my dogs suffered from kennel stress which meant he was losing weight although fed as normal, They had to feed him twice his normal amount.
The kennel maids walked the dogs over the near by hills.
When we came home the dogs settled in as if they had never been away.
They were in great condition physically and mentally.
So I would ask for pay for 2 dogs get one free? They may surprise you, especially if it is likely that you may repeat the experience again at a future point?
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