conv: I let a friend watch my dog for a week while I was out of town. I would've been devastated if anything happened to him. I let a friend watch my dog for a week while I was out of town. I would've been devastated if anything happened to him. trust your god feeling_comma_ everything will be alright I hope so. I've only had my dog for a short time and this is my first time away from him. Did you buy all the essential items the dog will need? 