Can you leave an 8 month puppy for 2 weeks?

Question

I'm stressing out. Me and husband got a puppy (now 8 months old) and everything's going great. He is potty trained and house trained and can do tricks and comes when called and well is really a little angel. But my husbands mother got cancer and so he had to go to his country to look after her and that was a month ago and now her conditions worsened so it looks like I might have to go to support him. The thing is I don't want to s***w my dog up. We have a good routine so I just don't know what to do. We just didn't see this coming and hes so young. Hes very attached to me as is the Pomeranian way and I love him so much I cant bear to leave him even for this important thing so I have decided 2 weeks max but is this too long for my little puppy. Will he forget everything hes Learned and me? In short is 2 weeks too long for an 8 month puppy? Any help would be appreciated from dog lovers across the world?

Answer 1

I wouldn't leave him. I would just feel bad for him/her. Leave him with someone close to you. Like your sisterr. Or Brother or something. And leave them a list of everything and they can teach him the tricks and keep him updated like with the tricks he has learned. I would wait to leave him alone, after about one year or soo. I hope this helps.

Answer 2

I would make sure that your pup goes to a good kennel where he will be loved and cared for.  He won't forget you.  What country are you going to?  Some have a 6m quarntine before they would let your pet in- so you may not be able to travel with him-  a travel agent should be able to help

Answer 3

well I have a puppy too, she just turned 10 months. But i would never leave her alone for two weeks. She counts on me too much. Like to take her on a walk to let her do her ''buisness''. To play with her. And to feed her. Well, you only have a puppy i suppose since you dont speak about any other pets. I have 2 dogs, a dwarf hamster, and a fish. I love animals. We didn't have any other pets in this story im about to tell you we just had my older dog. And like I left my Older dog home for a week and she ran out of food all ready, we bought her that dog food holder where it drops food in a bowl untill the bowl is full and fills back up when its empty and it was about i would say a whole '' Big bag full''. So thats what happened with my pet. But I would say that a puppy counts on your love everyday all day.So 2 weeks would feel like forever to a dog. I have learned. Good Luck!

Answer 4

if you have to board him somewhere, then definitely check out the facilities, make sure there is puppy playtime, and that they have outdoor runs (not indoor).  If you're able to afford it, your better choice would be to take him to a family members home, or have a good petsitter take care of him.  More one on one attention.  He won't forget what you've taught him in 2 weeks, and trust me, he won't forget you or not like you anymore when you return.  Dogs are very loyal.  He might just be a lil upset that you were gone for so long, but he will quickly forgive you once you've given him the cuddles he loves so much.

Answer 5

i would leave him with the vet or a friend, but not alone that would not be a good idea. i would rather he be looked after than just abandoned in your house. think of him as a child. he sounds like a smart little puppy so if he does forget you can get re-acquainted when you come home. =)

Answer 6

Don't board your dog,they all come back sick and I am sure for 2 weeks,he'll think you left him for good,at least thats how I would feel,have him stay in your home,have someone come in and keep the routine you have if all can't be done,take him with you,if your MIL doesn't mind dogs,kennels,bad bad bad idea,you lil baby will most likely get kennel cough....

Answer 7

Two weeks is long enough to throw a wrench in the routine, possibly causing the pup to fall out of routine. But it will not ruin the dog, especially if he's got a good foundation in training.  Chances are the pup will do just fine and being kenneled could solidify the routine.

I would suggest you consider hiring a house/dog sitter so someone can stay at your place and watch the dog.  My personal feeling is the dog will do much better if it remains in its own environment.

No matter what the pup should be just fine.

I've experienced something similar to this and the only thing that suffered was a pair of hiking boots that I had recently purchased.  

Answer 8

He will be fine.  If you have the ability to keep as much routine as you can, i.e. food/feeding times, exercise, etc. great.  The more stability the better.  However, for two weeks your dog will be fine, you just may have have a bit in terms of backtracking in the training department upon your return :)

Answer 9

If possible, I would try to have someone stay at your home with the pup. You can write out all the details about what happens, when and hopefully, there would be some consistency and follow through.

It is unfortunate that you must leave him, but sometimes life is just that way and we must do the best we can with the options we have open to us. It isn't the best time to leave a pup. So, the more things that can stay consistent for him/her, the better. Good luck! And blessings to your family

Answer 10

he will be fine.  just tell the pet sitter your concern.  he won't forget in 2 weeks.  just tell the pet sitter to do commands with him .  don't worry so much.  i have my 2nd puppy for guiding eyes for the blind and i know a lot about puppies.  i just gave 1 up after 1 1/2 years together.  you'll last 2 weeks.

Answer 11

is there anyone else to keep up your routine?

Answer 12

In all honesty you should take the puppy with you so you won't have those worries. In the training area it will still remember everything you taught it but it might have separation anxiety . My dog gets that even if i'm gone for an hour and she is a year and a half old. That right there should be what you worry about. I hope this helped and i hope everything gets better for you and your family. Good luck.

Answer 13

I hope someone is a staying over 24/7. You haven't said what the plans will be and this concerns me.

Answer 14

I hope you mean you are going to board your puppy or let a good friend or family keep him while you are gone.  The dog will remember you and remember his tricks and will be very glad to see you when you get home.  Be careful who you leave an animal with.  Some people that seem very nice, have no idea how to care for an animal.  As long as the dog is somewhere safe, you can do what you need to do for your family and not worry about him.  I have vacationed and boarded my dogs with no problems in the past.  It was the safest option I had for leaving them and each trip made the absence easier and I had such a wonderful place to leave them.

Answer 15

If you leave him in the care of good, responsible guardians he should be fine. Don't worry too much about it. Better now while he's young than later when he's more used to you being the center of his universe.

Answer 16

i wouldnt suggest leaving him totally alone. im hoping ur gonna at least have a friend come in and take him for walks and feed him so he can have some attention. also u can look into someone dog sitting. my wife did that for some customers when she worked at the vet because they would go out of town for a couple of weeks so she would walk them and feed them and let them roam around a bit. good luck.  

Answer 17

Dogs can remember people and training for YEARS. Your puppy will be fine. I love dogs, too, but seriously, you need to be focused more on your human family members right now than your dog. Find a respectable place where you can board the pup for two weeks, and then turn your energies to supporting your husband and mother-in-law in this very trying time. They need you even more than the dog does.

I'm sorry for what you and your family have to go through right now; I wouldn't wish it on anyone. My own mother-in-law passed away earlier this year after an extended period of illness (we were her primary caregivers).

Answer 18

First let me say how sorry I am about your situation.

Now let me say your dog will not forget you or its training.

I suggest either a dog sitter in your area that will come to your home to keep your dog in it`s routine, or a boarding kennel.

In either case do not be afraid of checking credentials, calling up previous clients, or going to the kennel to see for yourself.

Anyone that will not give you this information is not worth dealing with.

Good luck and God bless

Answer 19

hmm idk if id leave him alone

you could just watch for electrical cords

and stuff lying on the floor even plastic

and have like a fam member check on him

every day

or every other day. or you could leave him with one or take him

Answer 20

Just remember this Bebo, your mother-in-law is a human.

Why are people so stupid when it comes to animals?