One of the most popular options for alternative care while you're away without your dog is putting him in the care of friends and / or family.
Your dog will probably be happiest if he is left with someone that he already knows and likes. This is of course, also the cheapest option.
- Remember to leave the details of your vet and the telephone number of where you will be staying in case of emergency.
- Make sure that whoever you are leaving your dog with is aware of the responsibilities and legal obligations of having a dog in their care. They must keep the dog under control at all times whilst in public and be sure to ‘scoop that poop’!
- If they are caring for the dog in their own home, then you will need to attach a temporary tag with their address and phone number, just in case your dog escapes.
- If your dog is microchipped, contact the microchip register to let them know of the temporary change of contact details.
- Write detailed instructions for feeding (amounts and times) and walking etc. to help your dog’s carer to keep his routine as close to normal as possible.
- Remember to leave your dog’s bed (preferably unwashed) and favourite toys with his carer, so that he has something that smells familiar and comforting to him.