Torn ... Really need some advice!!! Please Help!

[onemk]

Hello everyone! I am in a situation that involves me and my beloved little girl Chloe (my year and half year old Boxer). I am currently living with my family as I had to move in after I graduated college in July. My family has two Golden Retrievers and my mom stays at home with the pups all day. I have gotten on my feet and am finally able to move out on my own again. Problem is I have no idea what to do with Chloe. I am moving into a very large apartment with plenty of room for my little one to play (she is a little boxer, not very big at all). They even have a little dog park on site. However, Chloe has a very strong attachment to one of our Goldens Maddie who is about her age. They are literally best friends. Where ever one dog is, the other is right there. Also, my family has become very attached to her and vice versa. For selfish reasons I want to take Chloe with me. After all she is my dog and I just love her to pieces. She definitely knows who her mommy is! I am just worried that this change will be extremely hard on her. Not having my mom there all day with her and not having the other dogs around as well as not having a big back yard to run around and cause trouble in. I am not sure if I should take her with me or leave her where she seems to already be happy. Any advice is welcome and it would be greatly appreciated!!

 

[blackrose]

Maybe you could leave her there during the week and on your days off you could take her home with you. That way she would not be alone and you could have some quality time with her. She would also have the other dogs and the large yard and you can have play time with her at the dog park at your home.

Just a thought hope it helps.

 

[RockyCody]

well....

how far away will you be from your mom's house and the other dogs? Even if you take chloe with you - you can still visit frequently. You may have to visit a lot at first so the seperation anxiety is not a huge issue, but I think she should be able to adjust if you stay in touch with your mom and the other dogs a lot.

If she's your baby and you want to take her with you then do it - you can make new memories and make new friends with that onsite dog park most likely too.

I get your point though - good luck making your decision I'm sure whatever you do will be the right thing.

 

[onemk]

Thank you for the advice!! I will be living about an hour away. I was actually thinking about dropping her off at my moms on my way to work since it is only out of the way about 10 min. And picking her up on my way home. Kind of like a doggy day care

 

[Sansal]

It would probably take some time for her to get used to it but I think your dog will be fine. How many hours a day would she be alone? Is there a way Chloe could stay with your mum maybe a couple of days a week so the change doesn't come too hard all of a sudden?

 

[onemk]

If I dont take her to my moms when I go to work she would be alone about 9 hours.

 

[Sansal]

Looks like day care at your mum's is a good option! But it would probably be good for her to get used to being alone once in a while as well. You could start with short periods of time and see how she does.

 

[TwoDogs]

If I dont take her to my moms when I go to work she would be alone about 9 hours.

Nine hours is a long time to go without a bathroom break. If it were me, I'd take her to your mom's 3 days a week and hire a petsitter for the other days you work. Spend time with her and tire her out on the weekends and your days off. She should adjust fine. If it turns out she isn't adapting well, you could try a different arrangement.

 

[onemk]

I agree! 9 hours is way too long for her especially since she is not used to being alone. Even when I first got her, I was in school so I wasnt away from her for more than 5 hours at a time.

 

[Swampo]

I'd go with the "mama day care" all the way!!!! Best of both worlds!! Your baby is lucky to have such a thoughtful mama!