What to do with the Dog when diving?

[bfw]

Our dogs are kennel trained. we bring their kennels with us, park them in the shade and the dogs are just as happy in their "homes" as anywhere else in the world.

A chain and a tree is all we need, after paying for a campsite at the quarry. Of course, I've found you must make your descent where the dog can't see you, or they'll completely freak out.

 

[1_T_Submariner]

One of my son's friends stay with ours. For our Dog travel is not relaxing she would much rather stay at home. My son's friend treats her to McD's when we are gone.

Edit: My son's friend is 20. If his age matters.

 

[Jrock1062]

Do you have any dog parks in the area ? I take my dog to the park for walks regularly and have met some really nice folks we see each other all the time, its always the same people there now if i need someone i have 2-3 people i know and trust with my boy and i return the favor so it doesn't cost me to board. Nothing against boarding but i wont board my dog. So find a park near you you will find other dog lovers

 

[NancyLynn]

My wife and I almost weekly run into what would seem to be easy problem to deal with, but often kills our dive trips. What do you do with you beloved pet when planning a dive trip?

Trade it in for a cat - they take better care of themselves.

Just kidding about the trade-in, but that is one reason we have cats rather than dogs. We travel too much (and are gone for work too much of the day). It wouldn't be kind of us to have a dog. Cats don't mind so much when their people disappear for a while - if they even notice.

We have neighbors who check in once a day on the cat (and rabbit and guinea pig and fish). Otherwise, we'd try to find a pet sitting service.

 

[oly5050user]

My two,a boy and a girl,both rescues,seem to think of a boarding kennel as sleep away camp.They both seem to thrive there.The staff spoils them to no end,knows them by name as soon as we walk in,and are given playtime with the staff daily along with "doggy icecream"(frosty paws).I must admit that we do miss them while we are away on a trip.
Its not cheap to board them though.Costs $850. to board the 2 of them for 8 days.

 

[Doc]

A chain and a tree is all we need, after paying for a campsite at the quarry. Of course, I've found you must make your descent where the dog can't see you, or they'll completely freak out.

In certain countries you are well advised against this practice.

Wok your dog, dig?

 

[Seraphimx]

850$ a day? That's more expensive than a motel room. Just train them to sit still and stay on the spot you left them for an hour or two. You dont spend money and you have your dog with you. My dad used to have a German Shepperd trained for dog competition. At the time we lived in Argentina and all bills and such had to be paid at the Bank, so imagine the wait-line. He used to bring me with him and tell the dog to stay at the door. And when we came out the dog was at the same exact point we left it. And the dog did so ALL his life. You just have to train them. And its always fun to have a dog around when you finish your dives. My friend brings his dog and he's always a pain in the ass to deal with but its a nice doggie ( hes a Malamut, huge beast)

 

[trucker girl]

Cody stays kenneled at the vet if my husband and I are going to be gone- I suggest finding a better kennel. I've boarded cats (no longer living) before at a kennel I wouldn't touch again with a 10 foot paw (ha ha, get it, I crack myself up). But I know that the vet and his staff fawn over Cody whenever we go there so I know that, even though it stinks to be in a cage with a few romps in the run each day, he was fed, watered, and talked to.

On day trips, if my husband isn't around, I can almost always leave him home. I try to get him used to two walks a day- one in the morning, one at night. These are not short walks. But I've been gone for 14 hours (the longest) with Cody home alone.

If he were to pee on the carpet, it would be my fault, not his. So I don't see how it's torture. He will, after all, pee if he needs to. He just won't like it.

This is what he does most of the day, anyway:

 

[trucker girl]

850$ a day?

$850 for 2 dogs for 8 days.

 

[SelkieDVM]

If he were to pee on the carpet, it would be my fault, not his. So I don't see how it's torture. He will, after all, pee if he needs to. He just won't like it.

Very handsome dog! Is Cody a Shiba?

The instinct of some dogs to not soil their "den" is so strong that it can go beyond being just uncomfortable to being unhealthy. Urine held for a long time becomes more concentrated and can promote the formation of bladder stones and cystitis. So I would try to avoid this if possible.