The pups have been anxious since they got home from vacation, they would rather tag along then be left behind, alas sometimes they are not always so lucky. Travel leaves them a little moody when they get home, or I get home (after leaving them behind, I am reminded).
The little rascals seem to always know when I am having fun without them, and funny enough, when I have to go on a trip, and it is not by a huge body of water, they seem to care a little less (kid you not). I am in the process of making their greatest dream come true, once again, living by the ocean; fingers crossed it will not take longer than planned. In the meantime, they will have to make do with the memories.
Lola’s favorite resting spot.
There are some great ways to make your dog settle down after a long trip. When traveling, I always give my pups purified water, this keeps them from exhibiting any bathroom issues due to changes in the tap water. It is also a great way to get them back to normal when they get home. The first week home, I slowly, over the first 3 days, incorporate the tap water to the purified water, thus allowing them to acclimate back to their regular drinking beverage of choice.
It is also always a wise idea to never change their food when traveling, if you are not sure whether your vacation spot will carry the food your pup eats, always, always bring it with you. I cannot stress enough how important it is to never change their diet when traveling. Yes, even if you make their food, my pups are on a homemade diet (more to come on that soon), and I make sure to bring the necessary supplies or check ahead to make sure there is a store close by that will have the ingredients I need.
My sister and I enjoying the view with the Pups.
The first few days at home are about trying to get the pups back to regular walking, sleeping and eating schedules. Whilst on vacation they always seem to receive a little more goodies that seem to slip under the table, but at home I try to make sure they understand that there are no extra little treats or I would never be able to go to work or get anything done. I try not to invite anyone to the house for the first week or so, that way their excitement is kept at bay. As long as you get them back to the regularly scheduled program as soon as possible, your pup should be back to normal (or as close as he or she was before the trip) within a week.
Misiu refusing to let me pack the bags so we can get back home.
Misiu refused to budge.
I only get kisses like this when I take them to the beach.
Just A Girl and Her Pups 