tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post2291928373477702810..comments2023-06-26T10:11:55.631-04:00Comments on Bringing up Bella: Thank you Thursday - This one's for momLesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10538737461438864728noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-2065764217632478502013-05-29T21:54:29.880-04:002013-05-29T21:54:29.880-04:00Is it bad that this seems pretty reasonable to me?...Is it bad that this seems pretty reasonable to me? I usually leave a 3 page, typed, single-spaced note when someone is watching my pups. (And I post notes too like Pamela.)<br /><br /><br />Sounds like Bella has a pretty fantastic Nana. :)Pup Fanhttp://twitter.com/wantmorepuppiesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-81448305542825578212013-05-29T12:54:06.181-04:002013-05-29T12:54:06.181-04:00Here was my fatal flaw, I did not leave the list. ...Here was my fatal flaw, I did not leave the list. I was too busy preparing other things. Normally I have the list ready and a monkey could come in and feed my dogs. When I don't have the list, apparently NO-ONE can manage to feed them properly.<br /><br /><br />I'm so glad you have your mom to help you (I already know the theory so I won't ruin it.) Debbie Jacobs is marvelous isn't she?Jodinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-4058992975063800612013-05-29T12:53:43.478-04:002013-05-29T12:53:43.478-04:00Here was my fatal flaw, I did not leave the list. ...Here was my fatal flaw, I did not leave the list. I was too busy preparing other things. Normally I have the list ready and a monkey could come in and feed my dogs. When I don't have the list, apparently NO-ONE can manage to feed them properly.<br /><br /><br />I'm so glad you have your mom to help you (I already know the theory so I won't ruin it.) Debbie Jacobs is marvelous isn't she?Jodinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-14176920188860926172013-05-26T16:00:40.211-04:002013-05-26T16:00:40.211-04:00Just like my mom...for those few days she packed u...Just like my mom...for those few days she packed us up and had instructions as if we were going to the sitter for a year! Even when we travel with her she brings so much stuff for us but I guess it is better than forgetting things.Emmahttp://twitter.com/mygbgvlifenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-89054139707444609062013-05-25T22:03:09.133-04:002013-05-25T22:03:09.133-04:00I don't know any PhD students, but I'm alw...I don't know any PhD students, but I'm always interested in connections like that. I do hope you find one!KolchakPugglenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-29625919800660741882013-05-25T18:30:37.662-04:002013-05-25T18:30:37.662-04:00Oh gosh, since we have four dogs we always have a ...Oh gosh, since we have four dogs we always have a pet sitter. I couldn't imagine if I had to pack things up for them to go somewhere! Not only does the pet sitter come ahead to review the routines and where things are, but yes, I usually leave at least a 2 page letter with instructions (and the occasional sign like Pamela said). I am so glad to know other people are as thorough as I am. Every time we have to try a different pet sitter, I am afraid they will think I am nuts!Jan K, Wag N Woof Petsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-33589792432464371072013-05-24T20:05:09.061-04:002013-05-24T20:05:09.061-04:00I do the same thing when I leave my dogs and my da...I do the same thing when I leave my dogs and my dad takes care of them. I don't know what I would do without my dad…parents are great!Dogs N Pawznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-10483749097688241882013-05-24T19:22:07.311-04:002013-05-24T19:22:07.311-04:00To me, both the length and content of your list an...To me, both the length and content of your list and letter were normal. LOL! I guess that tells you we're on the same page. :-)Donnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-87645339153499685592013-05-23T23:24:03.950-04:002013-05-23T23:24:03.950-04:00"everyone should have at least one person the..."everyone should have at least one person they can leave their dog with."<br /><br /><br /><br />Very true! With regards to our (now yearly) vacation, the person we can leave Elka with come with us! Though we've got at least one other who I think we can trust well enough. I think.Jenhttp://TheElkaAlmanac.Blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-74082880983102658462013-05-23T22:55:29.418-04:002013-05-23T22:55:29.418-04:00Bella is a very lucky dog to have a Nana like that...Bella is a very lucky dog to have a Nana like that! I wish we had someone close by who could watch the pack. The couple of times that someone came in there were lengthy instructions and the one time Callie was home, strict warnings as to her behavior. <br /><br /><br /><br />It's not easy to leave, especially with the "specials". They have been to boarding twice and I was extremely worried about them. They did okay but not something that I want to do very often.acd6packhttp://acd6pack.blogspot.ca/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-25247247441685215202013-05-23T21:57:58.811-04:002013-05-23T21:57:58.811-04:00Thanks for the extra effort, Donna. (I think it w...Thanks for the extra effort, Donna. (I think it was Disqus, not you - they've been having issues lately.)<br /><br />I agree that the making a list is indicative of a good pet parent - it's the length of the list that impresses me. (Seriously, the worst I ever faced with Beau was "give him this pill with dinner". Although my folks did get the experience of seeing a seizure so there was that...)Lesliehttp://bringingupbella.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-27751015435084389692013-05-23T21:20:55.692-04:002013-05-23T21:20:55.692-04:00No joke - I programmed calendar reminders into the...No joke - I programmed calendar reminders into the Daddy's phone so it would wail and beep when he needed to do things like take dogs for a walk, feed them or refresh water bowls. I might be over protective.KolchakPugglenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-71497837287617572582013-05-23T21:20:03.046-04:002013-05-23T21:20:03.046-04:00Your Mom is a very special woman. That list made m...Your Mom is a very special woman. That list made me tear up a bit. Thank you Nana. <br /><br /><br />I think we all worry when we go away. For all the we've addressed 99.9% of Felix's fear based issues and Koly is super low maintenance, I don't think my "manual" was any less wordy than yours. It's how we show our love.KolchakPugglenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4228355467064891425.post-62493537756534243352013-05-23T18:26:12.499-04:002013-05-23T18:26:12.499-04:00Honey is considerably lower maintenance than Bella...Honey is considerably lower maintenance than Bella but I still publish a "manual" for her dog sitter and post signs in important places around the house.<br /><br /><br />Think I'm a little overprotective?<br /><br /><br />Glad Bella did so well while you were gone. Hope your vet visit (and thunder) goes ok too.Pamela | Something Waggingnoreply@blogger.com