Medical emergencies?
I've been wondering (and worrying) about what would happen to our dog if one of us had to go for emergency help while on the road, because of course our first responsibility would be to be there for ...
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MFL wrote:
Unless you have family, or friends close enough, and familiar with your pet, it is not going to be a good experience. My little one, pictured on sig page, is so attached to me, that I don't think she'd survive long term. I would feel better having my wife be there for her, rather than be with me. The longest mine has been separated from me is 4 days, and that was at home, with my wife. I won't go into it, but even that did not go well.
Every ones pet, and separation anxieties may be different, so what works great for some families, may not work for you. The more attention your pet gets from you, the harder the separation is for them.
Sorry, no easy answer, but many of us worry about the same issue.
Jerry
Actually that part is not true. It's not the act of giving attention to the dog that creates separation anxiety. It's a fear response to the perceived losing of safety that the owner presents.
I point that out because most dogs can move to a new family and be fine.
