Dogs (left at home, not on the trail)

[Blue Jay]

Many will think I'm looney, but who cares, most already do. Keep telling her you'll be back. Animals do not speak english but they do read your spirit. By saying it often you will comunicate it some how.

[loonyhiker]

Hey! Watch who you are calling loony! (smile!)

Seriously though, maybe you could find an old shirt that you wear and let the dog have it, or put it where the dog normally lays. The dog will be able to smell your scent and be comforted. We used to do that when we had to put our dog in the kennel if we went away. It seemed to comfort him.

loonyhiker

[Blue Jay]

Ok, you're correct, sorry for the mixup. I'm just looney, not The Looney.