New ventures for Mylie & I

LoveMyMylie

After 4 and 1/2 years my fiance and I have decided to part ways, a mutual decision based on growing apart; after all we moved in together at the age of 19. A few financial worries in the mix for me, but after a few weeks I'm going to be just fine!
I found a cute little 2 bedroom house just minutes from my work with a nice fenced in yard for Mylie, in a very nice neighborhood with plenty of walks to go exploring on and parks to play in. Ultimately, I'm 35 minutes closer to home as of next weekend and I'll be able to spend more time with Mylie - I'll be able to visit her on my breaks from work too.
My biggest concern is Mylie's transition. I'm worried about how she's going to cope with such a big change, and want to do everything in my power to make this as comfortable for her as possible.
Any suggestions are greatly welcome as always!

okiron

Well first of all, my condolences that the relationship didn't work out but I'm glad everything else is working out for you. With my cat Dahmer, the first month or so of me and my then boyfriend breaking up seemed to be the hardest. When my ex left my house for the last time Dahmer seemed to know that he wasn't going to see Daddy again and tore the door into bits while trying to follow him. It was really heartbreaking to see. He's alright now obviously but I can't really give you any advice besides, give her all the love you can and show her that she isn't being punished and I'll try to keep her routine the same as possible.

tsukitsune

Sorry Melissa.

I agree with Rina's advice to keep her routine and with the extra time you'll get to spend with her being closer to work will help her. Between moving and fosters coming and going, luckily Tsuki has been young enough to just play her cares away (and Kitsu really doesn't seem to care) but when Hachi left, Tsuki was visibly shaken for a week or so. I just played with her more, gave her more options to cuddle longer and groomed her a bit more, upped our obedience sessions and went for slightly longer walks to tire her out. I did give her rescue remedy for pets but I'm not sure how much that actually works, and i ordered walnut from Bach too but didn't give it to her since she snapped out of it relatively quickly I think, even for a while there I was nervous, but it was short lived. Mylie is a happy dog and she'll still have you to keep her occupied and loved.

Hang in there girls!

sunyata

I am so sorry that you are having to deal with all of this, but know that everything will be fine in the long run. Mylie is a smart and happy girl. She will do fine with the transition after a couple of weeks. Just do what Rina said and keep her life as routine as possible. I am sure that any stress she will feel will be leveled with you being able to spend more time with her.

If she is anything like Bella, she will take it all in stride as long as she gets a little extra loving and a few extra treats.

If there is anything that you need at all, please do not hesitate to say so, we will do our best!

dlroberts

I'm not really sure what to say. I don't have great words of comfort or great advice. But I do think you've been given some already. Wishing you all the best.

Harlow

Mylie is just going to want to be with you and that will make her happy. Keep a regular routine. Dogs like structure in their lives. You might try some extra short sessions of play and very short, as in 30 second training sessions- be animated and give her little treats when she does something you ask her to. We'll keep you two in our thoughts.