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How to keep my dog happy and not lonely at home during vacation?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Female | spayed | 5 years and 11 months old

Hello, my family and I are going two weeks of vacations .. my dog ​​is going to stay at my house, someone is going to come to my house everyday and giver a walk, and feed her, they are some people that help us with domestic chores, my dog get along with all these people.. but What can I do so that my dog ​​does not feel alone, and she can be happy during the 2 weeks?

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Answered By Ann Dion, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 17th, 2018

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Having someone come to the house is a great idea, it will keep Canela happy in her own environment. Consider having the friend bring Canela for walks if they can. Also, consider calling and 'skyping' Canela while you are gone. Another thing to prepare for your vacation is to discuss with your vet and your emergency clinic that you are going away, and what you wish to happen with Canela in the event of an emergency. Stress can bring on some conditions (but you are doing everything to minimize this already which is great!), so giving your vet/the emergency vet your contact information, and some people will leave their credit card information with financial limits and wishes, so that if something happens in the middle of the night and you cannot be contacted Canela is given the care you desire. Best of luck on your vacation, and it sounds like you are prepped and Canela will be well taken care of!

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