[jaimebpa1]

We had plans to go to my aunt's house for Easter Dinner and if it was cool enough i was going to leave Olive in the car in her crate. I was going to leave the windows all the way open and she would have been fine. Well it's going to be a little too warm and sunny to leave her in the car and my aunt doesn't want her in the house. My mom is calling her to see if she'd be ok with me leaving the crate in the backyard with Olive in it. I think that would be ok, but can anyone think of a reason not to crate her outside? It's not hot here. Just too warm to be in a car. I'd leave her with water and food and take her for a walk at some point.

It got me thinking about what the rest of my life is going to be like though! I guess a lot of people leave their dog for the whole day when they go to family functions, but I can't see myself ever wanting to do that and definitely not right now when she is so young. Do most people on here bring their dogs with them for stuff like this?

 

[kendal]

Is.there a shaded part of the garden you can leave her. i dont see a problem with her being outside in the shade. you may find the dinner partiy may move outside to be with her.

why.doent your gran want her in the house?

 

[jaimebpa1]

There is shade in the backyard. This is my dad's side of the family and they are so stuck up! My mom's family has welcomed us with Olive several times already and everyone loves her. My aunt just does not allow dogs in her house and i'm sure she's completely disgusted that i even asked to bring my 4 month old puppy. That probably goes against some type of rule she has too!

She is willing to let the dog stay in her crate in the backyard, but my mom said she sounded annoyed and asked if she would bark and ruin the dinner. I wouldn't bring a dog that I couldn't control to a family gathering. After all of this i don't even want to go and i'm thinking about just leaving Olive home and only stopping in at my aunt's to say hi and then leave! Olive is fine for about 4 hours alone so that is doable.

 

[kendal]

I know a couple of people who were in the same situation one over christmas was asked.to dinner.and told just to put her dog into kennels for the day. she desided to stay home and have didnner at her dads.


Is it far for you to travle.just to show face and leave.

 

[JoJo]

I am not a good person to ask, as I wouldn't go, oops .. well I hate leaving my dogs, just so much part of my life, I have been invited to a wedding and I am considering a dog sitter or my dogs will go to my parents for the weekend .. I only tend to leave my dogs if I really have to and its only for a couple of hours really, its not always practical to take dogs with you I know

 

[caradunne]

We have an excellent dog day care that is offered by our local boarding kennels. The kennel owner charges £10 for a 'play day'. It is an excellent service as she knows our dogs very well, locally we all use it for any day event that would mean leaving our dogs alone for more than 4/5 hours. Some people use the service so that they can work full time.

 

[crazy lady]

if you can walk in the same place every day with your dog, as doing this i have met a fantastic group of dog walkers, who are willing to have our dogs for the day in their home, or you could have a pet sitter/ walker call in to take your dog out, or let her in the garden and feed her x

 

[MillieDog]

Do you have any close friends or neighbours who have cooed and ahhed over Olive, offering to look after her if ever you need help. I had this and I've latched onto some neighbours who I didin't really know socialably, but have been neighbours for years. I knew they would be good as they've owned dogs themselves.

Its good practice for both you and Olive to get used to being apart. I also have a friend who is thinking of getting a dog and a keen 14 year old son. They too have looked after Millie, but she is a year old now so felt confident that she and they would be ok.

If I'm out for up to 4 hours I do sometimes leave Millie, alone. I build up from an 30 mins, to an hours and gradually up to 4 hours. If its over 4 hours I'm usually out for 6 plus hours and therefore get someone to look after her.

 

[JoJo]

Jaime you are a bit far away .. but if you were closer I am sure any of us on here would have Olive for the day with pleasure

& Karen (Wellerfella) and Mandy (MandyM) members on here offer experienced dog walking and doggy day care services .. if anyone is interested ... I think these types of services are fabulous for dog owners with work commitments etc ..

 

[lady amanda]

You can bring olive to whitby any time....I'd take the cutie in a minute...a little far for just a visit....but an option for a longer visit.

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[jaimebpa1]

We all just need to move to the same place and we'll be set! I ended up going and bringing Olive. I put her crate in the backyard and when i was inside she went in there. I was outside quite a bit though as were other people so she wasn't in the crate the whole time. Everyone loved her. Even my aunt! She ended up letting her in the house once it got dark. She felt bad for her outside. Cockapoos win everyone over!

I have no problem leaving her for up to 4 hours and do that at least 2 times a week, but it was a 45 minute drive each way so we wouldn't have been able to visit for long if I left her home.

It was kind of funny because they have a 13 year old black lab (yes they have a dog even thought my aunt didn't want my dog in the house!). Their dog is very well trained and friendly, but has very bad hips. Well Olive wanted to play so badly with Buddy, but he wanted none of her puppy business! He was so calm with her the whole time and then finally at night he just turned around and gave her a very deep growl. She instantly rolled to her back for him and did not bother him after that!

 

[JoJo]

Pleased you got to see your family and Olive was with you ... maybe your Aunt is now cockapoo'ed and next time Olive will be in the house with Buddy the whole time xxx

 

[MillieDog]

So glad the visit to Aunty went well and the charm of a cockapoo won her over and of course the black lab