Sad... My dog is going away to Summer Camp (long)

We call it Summer camp but it's actually IL's lakehome.

For the past 2 years, instead of boarding our dog, we've flown her back to our home state with us for our yearly vacation. We stay for a week, and she stays for a month or two. We figure it's not worth the $$ to fly her unless she can enjoy the lake and the wide open spaces longer than we can.

We are leaving this weekend and I just got her kennel out for her to get reacquainted with. She's curious, she knows something's coming up. She's always apprehensive about flying and I have to try very hard to not cry when we leave her at security. (She flies with luggage) I don't want to upset her.

When we meet again after the plane lands, she's always completely happy and excited. And then deliriously happy once she gets to the lake. (She basically grew up there before we moved to NY.) It makes my stressing out before the flight all worth it. Especially because she gets to run and swim and get full attention from the IL's for several weeks!

I hope this year is the same. Her and DD have developed quite the bond since last year. (DD was 6 months old last year) Because of that, I didn't want to have her there for 2 months this year, but that's what worked out for the return trip. I have to look at the bright side; her having fun and keeping the IL's company...and for us, we get a break since we make plans to do things we can't do with a dog in tow.

I just need people to tell me that it'll be alright. My dog and DD will get reacquainted in an instant and all will be back to normal.

Thanks for reading if you made it this far!

Re: Sad... My dog is going away to Summer Camp (long)

awww, it sounds like your dog has a great life!! how nice for her to be able to enjoy the outdoors! I'm sure your DD will notice your dog isn't there, but I'm sure you'll be busy doing things & she'll forget in a way.

Re: Sad... My dog is going away to Summer Camp (long)

It sounds like a win-win for everyone!!!! What a great opportunity!!

Re: Sad... My dog is going away to Summer Camp (long)

What a lucky doggie!!!