My DS has gone away this weekend, well for 6 days, and I am dog sitting his 2 dogs. They know me as I do stay over a lot but never have they been left for longer than overnight with me. My DS left on Thursday and for the first couple of days they were fine but the older one is now whining and sleeping on the floor, he would normally snuggle under the covers with me contentedly. Is this something to be concerned about, could it be because he misses my DS, he doesnt like being alone and when I took the bins out this evening he greeted me like he had only just seen me which makes me think he feels my DS has gone for good and he is missing him.
He has now stopped whining as I am typing this but for him to sleep on the floor is odd, he is a whippet and loves being cosy in bed or on the sofa so seems really strange. I feel sorry for him and want to make him feel safe and loved, I spend time playing with him, and my DS organised for a couple of friends to walk them for me as I am nervous around other dogs. Whippets seem to attract dogs on walks as are very social.
Its not high pitched so he doesnt seem in pain and has stopped now, I called my DS and he said he just moans for attention and fuss (but I have played and cuddled him most of today. My DS isnt concerned but it seems odd for him to be lying on the floor while me and the other one are snuggled in bed.
Does anyone have any suggestions how I can make him feel happier, or reassure me that sometimes dogs prefer the floor to a comfy bed