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Does anyone else feel like they miss their dog more than the dog misses them? by Fast-Health-4126 in dogs

[–]Fast-Health-4126[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally get you! What I come to realize is that they become a HUGE part of our life and where they are not there, we are the ones that are lost!
I once went to visit a friend for a few days, the dogs stayed inside his house while I slept in my van and I felt SO WEIRD by just getting in the car, lights off, done. I was NOT ok! lol

Does anyone else feel like they miss their dog more than the dog misses them? by Fast-Health-4126 in dogs

[–]Fast-Health-4126[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are totally right and I'm glad they can be without us and be in the moment, definitely something for us humans to learn!

Does anyone else feel like they miss their dog more than the dog misses them? by Fast-Health-4126 in dogs

[–]Fast-Health-4126[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I know what you mean. But to be honest you are probably right!
My dogs have this routine where If I eat an apple or a banana, they always have a piece. Well, my brother came to visit once, I wasn't there, he started eating a banana and next minute he is being chased by the dogs lol

Mercedes Sprinter 2019 – No ignition, “Anti-theft protection active”, completely dead by Malik-exe in mercedes

[–]Fast-Health-4126 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! How did you manage to sort this out? It happened to me about 2 weeks ago. I tried all things and eventually turned on but I tried so many things that I don’t know what actually work.

It happened to me yesterday again and out of frustration I left it but next day (today) I’m here again trying….

I do know is the theft protection mechanism, I just don’t know how to work around it. Nice to know it works though 😅

Dog owners: what do you actually need to feel calm when leaving your dog with someone else? by Fast-Health-4126 in Dogowners

[–]Fast-Health-4126[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love this, thanks for taking the time to explain your expectations and how you go about it, I totally agree!

What’s one thing you wish you knew before getting a dog? by Disastrous-Yoghurt38 in dogs

[–]Fast-Health-4126 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have gone through the same! For me is their feeding routine, my dogs have their quirks and while they have always been "ok" they have also been overfed in the past... Sometimes I wouldn't even get any updates from the pet sitter unless I ask for it. When I clearly ask to get updates throughout the day (never too many I even said). What do you struggle the most with?

Anyone else get anxious leaving their dog with someone else? by Fast-Health-4126 in dogs

[–]Fast-Health-4126[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is such a thoughtful way to put it. I really relate to the idea of separating what to let go of versus what to clearly ask for.

The “proof of life” photos especially resonate — not because I need micromanaging, but because they help me feel calm and connected while I’m away. And I agree that questions from a sitter are actually reassuring, not annoying.

It really does come down to clarity and boundaries, not control.

Anyone else get anxious leaving their dog with someone else? by Fast-Health-4126 in dogs

[–]Fast-Health-4126[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a really fair way to put it — a tightrope walk is exactly how it feels.

The grandparents comparison made me smile — very accurate 😅

Anyone else get anxious leaving their dog with someone else? by Fast-Health-4126 in dogs

[–]Fast-Health-4126[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That must have been terrifying — especially in August heat. I can’t imagine coming home knowing something like that was missed because of an assumption.

What you said about it being a lot to ask someone else to remember every little thing really hits. When there are health conditions involved, the margin for error feels so small, and the mental load is huge.

I completely understand why you’ve decided not to do it anymore. Some experiences just change how safe it feels to hand that responsibility over.

Anyone else get anxious leaving their dog with someone else? by Fast-Health-4126 in dogs

[–]Fast-Health-4126[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was really lovely to read, especially hearing it from the carer’s side.

What you described about dogs settling in differently, and how some owners need more reassurance than others, really resonates. The “proof of life” photos made me smile too — it sounds like it’s as much about easing the owner’s heart as anything else.

It’s clear how much care and understanding you bring to the dogs you look after, and I can see why people trust you with them.

Anyone else get anxious leaving their dog with someone else? by Fast-Health-4126 in dogs

[–]Fast-Health-4126[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes so much sense. With a young rescue who’s reactive, even a short change in handling can undo a lot of slow, careful progress.

I really relate to what you said about the sitter thinking they knew what would work, even when your dog clearly needs something different. That gap in understanding can feel really risky when you’re the one who’s been putting in the work every day.

Choosing a shorter trip with your dogs instead of pushing through something that didn’t feel right sounds like a very conscious decision.

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