Will my dog forgive me for going on vacation?

Pets do not get angry when the owners go on holiday. They get really, really sad. I've read several times that when their people leave - for an hour or for work or for the weekend - the pets think they are not coming back. They have no idea where you are going, they just know you left them behind.



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1 Answer. This is a very interesting question and it hit home for me as well because I travel quite a bit for work. I did some digging and found an article with input from a veterinarian. In short, most dogs are ok away from their owner for 2-4 weeks, and it does not damage the relationship.

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Many dogs experience a combination of motion sickness and travel anxiety, since nausea can make travel stressful to them.

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Plan to take a 15 to 30 minute break every 4 hours. You can also make very long trips more enjoyable for both of you if you plan stops at locations with pet-friendly attractions, even if it's just a nice dog park.

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Most of the time, dogs travel quite easily and do well without the need for medication. Some dogs, on the other hand, experience tremendous stress when subjected to air travel. Consult your veterinarian to create the best travel plan for your dog if he doesn't travel well.

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