Id like to ask everyone's opinion on a matter that has me extremely stressed. I don't travel or go away on vacation much but the few times I have Ive always left Chumley in the care of my 2 sons who live with me. Even then I was a nervous wreck because i know nobody cares for him or knows his needs like I do. They love him to death but they just don't spend the time with him that I do or know his schedule like me. This summer we all have to leave for 5 days on a family vacation/reunion type of deal. While I'd rather not go at all my hand is forced here. I've had offers from a few friends who have bulldogs to take Chumley into their homes for the 5 days. Ive also had offers from a friend to stop by various times during the day to feed and take him out for walks or exercise.
My question is this: Is it less stressful to leave him in his home for the 5 days where he is familiar with his surroundings or would it be better to allow someone to take him to theirs? If he stays home he gets very little attention other than walks and feedings but he remains in familiar territory. If he goes to someone else's house he has company and gets more attention during the day from a person who is familiar with the breed but it also uproots him from his home. I absolutely hate leaving him..even when we have gone away for a few days my kids tell me he acts depressed and wont eat and just sits by me bed.
So i have to make a choice..The one i want to make will be not to go at all but i already get enough comments from the wife about how i care more about the dog than her!
Any opinions? Home or away?
My question is this: Is it less stressful to leave him in his home for the 5 days where he is familiar with his surroundings or would it be better to allow someone to take him to theirs? If he stays home he gets very little attention other than walks and feedings but he remains in familiar territory. If he goes to someone else's house he has company and gets more attention during the day from a person who is familiar with the breed but it also uproots him from his home. I absolutely hate leaving him..even when we have gone away for a few days my kids tell me he acts depressed and wont eat and just sits by me bed.
So i have to make a choice..The one i want to make will be not to go at all but i already get enough comments from the wife about how i care more about the dog than her!
Any opinions? Home or away?