Sammy & Daddy... And almost off to college

Sammy-Doo's Fam · 07-16-2008, 07:29 PM

This morning Sampson came up on Daddy's bed with my brother and they were petting him and Sampson stuck his paw out to swat at Dady and then army crawled across the bed to give him a big fat kiss!!!
We hope they are going to continue to bond like this...

And there is like 30 days until I leave for college...
How do I prepare Sam for that?
He didn't eat for a whole week when I went to camp?

tykesmom · 07-17-2008, 07:45 AM

That is great news! Sounds like Sammy is finally feeling comfortable around your dad!
Going off to school won't be easy for Sammy or you, I'm sure. My mom said my dog would go into my room and cry for the first week or so that I was gone, but she slowly adapted. Maybe this would be a good opportunity for your dad to bond even more with him. He could start feeding Sammy and playing with him while you're still at home, so that he will have someone to help fill the void for him while you're away. It's good that you went off to camp - now Sammy knows that you may go away, but you will come back!
Good luck, and hope you will continue to post from school!

lmtoth2 · 07-17-2008, 08:30 AM

I agree - I think (knowing that Sam will definitely miss you) that you maybe start to gradually spend a bit less time with him. Let your parents take more control of his care (or your sibblings if you have any). Let them start feeding him, taking him out, etc while you are still home. I'm not saying to ignore him, but just start working on a transition.

I'm so glad to hear Sammy is bonding w/your dad

**MaxandMe** · 07-17-2008, 06:06 PM

I'm in agreement where you start letting your parents take over more of certain responsibilities like feeding him even playing games etc

it hopefully will make the transition easier on Sammy and you and
maybe he'll bond more with your dad.

mtd885 · 07-18-2008, 05:31 PM

Sounds like both Sam and Dad have worked things out. Just remember to keep those grades up

07-16-2008, 07:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sammy-Doo's Fam Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 593	Sammy & Daddy... And almost off to college This morning Sampson came up on Daddy's bed with my brother and they were petting him and Sampson stuck his paw out to swat at Dady and then army crawled across the bed to give him a big fat kiss!!! We hope they are going to continue to bond like this... And there is like 30 days until I leave for college... How do I prepare Sam for that? He didn't eat for a whole week when I went to camp? __________________ “The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too.” ~ Samuel Butler Alicia & Sampson-Doodle

07-17-2008, 07:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
tykesmom Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,120	That is great news! Sounds like Sammy is finally feeling comfortable around your dad! Going off to school won't be easy for Sammy or you, I'm sure. My mom said my dog would go into my room and cry for the first week or so that I was gone, but she slowly adapted. Maybe this would be a good opportunity for your dad to bond even more with him. He could start feeding Sammy and playing with him while you're still at home, so that he will have someone to help fill the void for him while you're away. It's good that you went off to camp - now Sammy knows that you may go away, but you will come back! Good luck, and hope you will continue to post from school! __________________ Kim and Tyke "You say dogs will not be in heaven? I tell you they will be there long before any of us." - Robert Louis Stevenson

07-17-2008, 08:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
lmtoth2 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,920	I agree - I think (knowing that Sam will definitely miss you) that you maybe start to gradually spend a bit less time with him. Let your parents take more control of his care (or your sibblings if you have any). Let them start feeding him, taking him out, etc while you are still home. I'm not saying to ignore him, but just start working on a transition. I'm so glad to hear Sammy is bonding w/your dad __________________ Leslie

07-17-2008, 06:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
MaxandMe Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 15,103	I'm in agreement where you start letting your parents take over more of certain responsibilities like feeding him even playing games etc it hopefully will make the transition easier on Sammy and you and maybe he'll bond more with your dad. __________________ *Annmarie, Max,& Peanut* "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France uncondtional love: what a dog always does for us and humans strive to do but can we?

07-18-2008, 05:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
mtd885 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: FLORIDA/San Francisco Ca Posts: 1,358	Sounds like both Sam and Dad have worked things out. Just remember to keep those grades up __________________ mtd/renee/Abby Doodle Dandy CGC/dr spike katz DBS DOODLE ON! DOODLES OF AMERICA UNITE!

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