Advice Needed – Can We Leave Our Puppy?

[Theresa & Duncan]

Once again I need to call on experienced doodle owners for advice. My husband and I accepted a wedding invitation before we got our pup. The wedding is in NYC and will require us to be away from home for 2 nights. My mom has already agreed to take Duncan for us. She has puppy sat for us for a few hours at a time here and there, so he is familiar with her, her house, and her dog who he loves to play with. Duncan is four months old.
 
All that being said, are we bad doodle parents for leaving him for two nights?

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Short answer .... NO.  You are lucky to have a family member close by that is willing to watch him for you.  Many have to go through the process of finding a boarding facility. 

[Laura, Tux and Riley]

I certainly don't think so. I have friends who have never boarded their dog and pay out the nose for someone to stay with their dog in their house - which is great for some people, but if they ever needed to board/leave their dog in someone else's home/a boarding facility in an emergency situation, it would probably be pretty traumatic for the dog.  I think it's great that Duncan will have the opportunity to experience life without you and H so early on, and he will be a better, well-rounded dog because of it :)

[Barbara B., Sasha & Oliver]

No way are you bad doodle parents.  We all have to leave our doodles at some point, of course we do not like to.  I am very fortunate that when I have to travel for work my BF stays at my house and takes excellent care of my babies.   I think Duncan may think he is going on a vacation since he loves to play with your Mom's dog :)   Go enjoy your wedding and have a blast in NYC.  Your puppy will be fine !!!!

BTW - Duncan is absolutely adorable !!!!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I agree with the others, he should be just fine.  I would take his familiar things to your Mom's (dish, bed) and have her follow his normal routine as much as possible.  Have fun!

[Kaytlin and Cooper]

Not at all. In fact, i think its a good thing for our dogs to get used to us not being there all the time. The last thing you need is a family crisis and knowing your dog will have separation anxiety. You are lucky to have a family member to doodle sit

[Ginny Nightingale]

Completely agree---the sooner you get him used to spending a few days with "Grandma" the better. As a matter of fact, leave him for a day or two in the near future when you are NOT going anywhere--just to give him more practice!

[Sue & Lily Grace]

I agree, go have fun. It will be much harder on you than on Duncan and think of the happy reception he will give you when you get back.

[Bonnie and Kona]

Of course not. You have the perfect puppy sitter lined up so no worries.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Sounds like you have made the perfect arrangements.

[Lynn D.]

It's only 2 nights and I am guessing it will effect you more than him.

 

Go and have a great time!

[Maryann,Roo and Tigger]

No, of course not.  Sounds like you have a great puppy sitter lined up.  Hope you enjoy the wedding.

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

No - mom and dad kept Peri around 6 months and she didn't want to come home after :)  Don't worry about it.