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My dogs hate boarding, I get a house/dog sitter so that I can leave them in an environment that they feel comfortable in. I've been lucky in that one of our local vet nurses used to house sit and worked out great for us as she loved them and was also able to give them medications. One needs tablets, the other a regular injection. It was cheaper than boarding them, and she knew the dogs well beforehand. They liked her and our location was only 5 minutes away from her mother and her workplace.I walked the camino francis in 2018 and am planning hopefully to walk it when I retire in 3-5 years. I have a question for pet owners who have left their dog home. I was convinced to get a dog last year and my adult daughter assured me should we be available for babysitting him. She is moving and I am not sure about boarding him for 5 weeks, the cost, the dogs physical and mental health. I have boarded him for 5 days once and a weekend and he was fine. Boarding him is $30 a day so the cost I would have to save for and factor in if I do that. I am glad I have him. He's a lovable guy, boarder collie that walks daily with me, but there is no way I would take him on the Camino. Does anyone have any suggestions, or experience in dealing with this issue?
I walked the camino francis in 2018 and am planning hopefully to walk it when I retire in 3-5 years. I have a question for pet owners who have left their dog home. I was convinced to get a dog last year and my adult daughter assured me should we be available for babysitting him. She is moving and I am not sure about boarding him for 5 weeks, the cost, the dogs physical and mental health. I have boarded him for 5 days once and a weekend and he was fine. Boarding him is $30 a day so the cost I would have to save for and factor in if I do that. I am glad I have him. He's a lovable guy, boarder collie that walks daily with me, but there is no way I would take him on the Camino. Does anyone have any suggestions, or experience in dealing with this issue?
My dogs hate boarding, I get a house/dog sitter so that I can leave them in an environment that they feel comfortable in.
If possible, I suggest that you start using a local dog walker on a regular basis, one or two days a week. Check that she (it’s usually a she) also boards dogs (many do) for periods. After a few weeks of walks with her you’ll find that she is now the new love of your dog’s life and leaving him with her for Camino treks will not be an issue. It’s not a cheap option but it’s ideal for your dog.I walked the camino francis in 2018 and am planning hopefully to walk it when I retire in 3-5 years. I have a question for pet owners who have left their dog home. I was convinced to get a dog last year and my adult daughter assured me should we be available for babysitting him. She is moving and I am not sure about boarding him for 5 weeks, the cost, the dogs physical and mental health. I have boarded him for 5 days once and a weekend and he was fine. Boarding him is $30 a day so the cost I would have to save for and factor in if I do that. I am glad I have him. He's a lovable guy, boarder collie that walks daily with me, but there is no way I would take him on the Camino. Does anyone have any suggestions, or experience in dealing with this issue?
Not sure where you are living but I may be able to dog/house sit for you if you would like. Although I reside mostly in Oz, I belong to a global organisation called 'Trusted House/Pet sitters'. You could always check them out.I walked the camino francis in 2018 and am planning hopefully to walk it when I retire in 3-5 years. I have a question for pet owners who have left their dog home. I was convinced to get a dog last year and my adult daughter assured me should we be available for babysitting him. She is moving and I am not sure about boarding him for 5 weeks, the cost, the dogs physical and mental health. I have boarded him for 5 days once and a weekend and he was fine. Boarding him is $30 a day so the cost I would have to save for and factor in if I do that. I am glad I have him. He's a lovable guy, boarder collie that walks daily with me, but there is no way I would take him on the Camino. Does anyone have any suggestions, or experience in dealing with this issue?
How cheap, since you mentioned it?My dogs hate boarding, I get a house/dog sitter so that I can leave them in an environment that they feel comfortable in. I've been lucky in that one of our local vet nurses used to house sit and worked out great for us as she loved them and was also able to give them medications. One needs tablets, the other a regular injection. It was cheaper than boarding them, and she knew the dogs well beforehand. They liked her and our location was only 5 minutes away from her mother and her workplace.
One day, several months after our return last year, I was walking on the beach with my dog when a women called out - she thought she recognised the dog. Turns out that she was the mother of Sophie our dog minder , and while we were away she had walked with Sophie and our dogs. She showed me the photos she had taken off them, it was nice to think they had a good time while we were away.
A place to start is your local vet, our vet clinic had a number of brochures of pet/house minding people.
Im not sure how much others charge, there are companies set up for this type of thing. We just preferred to go with someone we already knew and our dogs liked, and they have some minor health issues that need to be dealt with as well.How cheap, since you mentioned it?
Yes, vwzoo, I have experience. I walked the Camino Frances Sept/Oct 2019. I have 2 dogs. I was gone for 5 weeks. A friend of mine in my local hiking group suggested a website, Trustedhousesitters.com. You pay about $99 for the year to belong. You do not pay them a dime for watching your pets and house. Likewise, they do not pay rent. You post a profile and thousands of applicants from all over the world who have also paid $99 see it. They apply for the job. You call, skype, facetime, in person interview. I was skeptical at first because I didn't know if I felt comfortable having a stranger in my home. She sent me daily texts and pictures of the dogs. Since I got back over a year ago, we have become friends, and she recently moved near me. We spent Thanksgiving and Christmas together last year!!!!! Check out the website, read up on it and see if it is for you. Incidentally, I chose my trusted housesitter out of 46 applicants before I had to shut if off, because so many people were interested!I walked the camino francis in 2018 and am planning hopefully to walk it when I retire in 3-5 years. I have a question for pet owners who have left their dog home. I was convinced to get a dog last year and my adult daughter assured me should we be available for babysitting him. She is moving and I am not sure about boarding him for 5 weeks, the cost, the dogs physical and mental health. I have boarded him for 5 days once and a weekend and he was fine. Boarding him is $30 a day so the cost I would have to save for and factor in if I do that. I am glad I have him. He's a lovable guy, boarder collie that walks daily with me, but there is no way I would take him on the Camino. Does anyone have any suggestions, or experience in dealing with this issue?
I’m not sure where you live but being a dog owner myself I commiserate with you. I’ve been very fortunate while living in Slovakia to have a wonderful sitter on a farm. My dog always returned skinny from so much running while I walked. I am now in Ottawa. I think a fellow pilgrim dog care exchange arrangement might be good. Let me know where you are and when you plan to walk. BTW my guy is 12, I’ve flown him overseas and back maybe 6-7 times and his jet lag is quite noticeable. I would NOT take my dog in the Camino because sleeping arrangements are not easy (most albergues put you in the outdoor bike room) plus despite taking long dog walks a day of 20-25km on the Camino is too demanding for a dog. PM me.
The Livestock Guardian Dogs on the route may be aggressive or at least try to chase your dog off the trail. The LGDs that I encountered were neutral or friendly to people, but did not welcome other dogs. Do you think your pup would try to herd livestock?I walked the camino francis in 2018 and am planning hopefully to walk it when I retire in 3-5 years. I have a question for pet owners who have left their dog home. I was convinced to get a dog last year and my adult daughter assured me should we be available for babysitting him. She is moving and I am not sure about boarding him for 5 weeks, the cost, the dogs physical and mental health. I have boarded him for 5 days once and a weekend and he was fine. Boarding him is $30 a day so the cost I would have to save for and factor in if I do that. I am glad I have him. He's a lovable guy, boarder collie that walks daily with me, but there is no way I would take him on the Camino. Does anyone have any suggestions, or experience in dealing with this issue?
To clarify, I was not suggesting that the OP stick some stamps on the dog and post him/her. Rather that the previous offer of dog-minding might still be taken up even if the dog had to travel to the minder. I am aware that distances in the states can be considerable.Better option than "shipping". Personally, I would never put my dog in the baggage compartment of an airplane.
I always use house sitters,they are great,especially if they are animal lovers ,but have only had them for a month at a time .. But that’s a good way to go ..Have a friend who has a North Carolina Plott Hound. She's an anthropologist who has to do fieldwork overseas each year in the research-term. Anywhere from 6-10 weeks she goes away, and not having friends to rely on in the new town she moved to for work, she has chosen to use a reliable boarding service. Dog loves it.... has friends to play with everyday. She checks in via Wifi camera when she can connect (not often from her field sites).
I have cats. We get house-sitters for them.
Most albergues will not allow pets/dogs. Many reasons for that. F.ex. I am allergic to dog/cat hair, and would have to move out. Also hygiene: A dog may be well groomed at home, but the Camino is a vastly different environment. Also, you have to take into account whether your dog's paws/stamina can handle 20-25 kms/day for 20-35 days on paths of asphalt/bedrock/dirtpaths in the heat of Spain in summer months.I walked the Camino in 2017 and came across several people walking with dogs and they said it limited the places they could stay.
I walked in spring of 2019 and expected to have to leave my dog at home with my husband. Alas, we had to put her down just days before I left.I walked the camino francis in 2018 and am planning hopefully to walk it when I retire in 3-5 years. I have a question for pet owners who have left their dog home. I was convinced to get a dog last year and my adult daughter assured me should we be available for babysitting him. She is moving and I am not sure about boarding him for 5 weeks, the cost, the dogs physical and mental health. I have boarded him for 5 days once and a weekend and he was fine. Boarding him is $30 a day so the cost I would have to save for and factor in if I do that. I am glad I have him. He's a lovable guy, boarder collie that walks daily with me, but there is no way I would take him on the Camino. Does anyone have any suggestions, or experience in dealing with this issue?
II walked the camino francis in 2018 and am planning hopefully to walk it when I retire in 3-5 years. I have a question for pet owners who have left their dog home. I was convinced to get a dog last year and my adult daughter assured me should we be available for babysitting him. She is moving and I am not sure about boarding him for 5 weeks, the cost, the dogs physical and mental health. I have boarded him for 5 days once and a weekend and he was fine. Boarding him is $30 a day so the cost I would have to save for and factor in if I do that. I am glad I have him. He's a lovable guy, boarder collie that walks daily with me, but there is no way I would take him on the Camino. Does anyone have any suggestions, or experience in dealing with this issue?
I really appreciate all of the ideas. I have some time to set things up, save up cash if I board etc. I was thinking as I was walking today that I love the little guy and don't regret getting him in any way, and I would worry about him, but not going I would sort of resent having him, so I will have to work through this. The Camino constantly calls to me. Thanks again everyone.I walked the camino francis in 2018 and am planning hopefully to walk it when I retire in 3-5 years. I have a question for pet owners who have left their dog home. I was convinced to get a dog last year and my adult daughter assured me should we be available for babysitting him. She is moving and I am not sure about boarding him for 5 weeks, the cost, the dogs physical and mental health. I have boarded him for 5 days once and a weekend and he was fine. Boarding him is $30 a day so the cost I would have to save for and factor in if I do that. I am glad I have him. He's a lovable guy, boarder collie that walks daily with me, but there is no way I would take him on the Camino. Does anyone have any suggestions, or experience in dealing with this issue?
I walked the Camino Frances in 2019. In the beginning, there were several Peregrinos with dogs and with children that I observed on the trail. About 1/4 of the way, I saw no one with dogs or children thereafter. That should tell you something...I walked the camino francis in 2018 and am planning hopefully to walk it when I retire in 3-5 years. I have a question for pet owners who have left their dog home. I was convinced to get a dog last year and my adult daughter assured me should we be available for babysitting him. She is moving and I am not sure about boarding him for 5 weeks, the cost, the dogs physical and mental health. I have boarded him for 5 days once and a weekend and he was fine. Boarding him is $30 a day so the cost I would have to save for and factor in if I do that. I am glad I have him. He's a lovable guy, boarder collie that walks daily with me, but there is no way I would take him on the Camino. Does anyone have any suggestions, or experience in dealing with this issue?
I am what is referred to as "a dog person." I like dogs very much. I prefer being around dogs more than I prefer being around people because they usually are more Christian than human beings. After my Scottie died in 2015, I decided never to get another dog, particularly because I planned to do much travel every year, including pilgrimages (and COVID says hahahaha), and didn't want to be in the situation you now find yourself. I really feel for you in this circumstance.I walked the camino francis in 2018 and am planning hopefully to walk it when I retire in 3-5 years. I have a question for pet owners who have left their dog home. I was convinced to get a dog last year and my adult daughter assured me should we be available for babysitting him. She is moving and I am not sure about boarding him for 5 weeks, the cost, the dogs physical and mental health. I have boarded him for 5 days once and a weekend and he was fine. Boarding him is $30 a day so the cost I would have to save for and factor in if I do that. I am glad I have him. He's a lovable guy, boarder collie that walks daily with me, but there is no way I would take him on the Camino. Does anyone have any suggestions, or experience in dealing with this issue?
Are their names Genghis Dog and Attila the Hound?They have marked territory from Torrevieja to Tallinn.
Are their names Genghis Dog and Attila the Hound?
Good point. Your guy, being a Border Collie, will not forget you when you leave.I would recommend that you have your dog spend time with any prospective care person before you go. As this means they know what they are in for and that the dog is used to them and will follow their commands etc. It also means the dog know that even if you go away, you will come back.
Time's your friend...good you're thinking ahead!I love the little guy and don't regret getting him in any way, and I would worry about him, but not going I would sort of resent having him, so I will have to work through this.
My daughter LOVES dogs - had 4 at the same time for a few years! She now dog-sits at others' homes to get her dog fix since she can't have her own. It is a win-win.My dogs hate boarding, I get a house/dog sitter so that I can leave them in an environment that they feel comfortable in. I've been lucky in that one of our local vet nurses used to house sit and worked out great for us as she loved them and was also able to give them medications. One needs tablets, the other a regular injection. It was cheaper than boarding them, and she knew the dogs well beforehand. They liked her and our location was only 5 minutes away from her mother and her workplace.
One day, several months after our return last year, I was walking on the beach with my dog when a women called out - she thought she recognised the dog. Turns out that she was the mother of Sophie our dog minder , and while we were away she had walked with Sophie and our dogs. She showed me the photos she had taken off them, it was nice to think they had a good time while we were away.
A place to start is your local vet, our vet clinic had a number of brochures of pet/house minding people.
Before I moved to Auckland 25 years ago, my sister and I lived about half an hour apart. We had a reciprocal arrangement that each of us would look after each others dogs, which was great as the dogs were also best friends.My daughter LOVES dogs - had 4 at the same time for a few years! She now dog-sits at others' homes to get her dog fix since she can't have her own. It is a win-win.
We too have dogs and have fortunately been able to leave them with family. Our golden retriever also held a grudge. The first two days that we were back at my sister in laws home he refused to stay with us at night and scratched at the door to leave. Golden feelings get hurt very easily, and he still gets upset when we go out even if it just for a short walk.We left our dog for 12 weeks with a friend who had a dog. When we got back we were expecting a happy dog but for a week he held a grudge for us leaving him. We have since watched over our friend's dog for more than 12 weeks.
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