Unfortunately, however, my dad is an absolute dog lover, so he OFFERED to watch him regularly. I do wish he was more considerate to the fact that I am uncomfortable around dogs, then he wonders why I spent the last three weeks mostly cooped up in my room (which I do a lot anyway, but probably moreso). The dog may be coming back on Monday and overall very frequently. >_< I did NOT sign up to deal with a dog for a considerable portion of my time. I just wish my family (especially my dad) could see things from my perspective.
I also do not think it is a good idea to go on a three-week long cruise when you have a dog. A dog with separation anxiety, at that. They should have waited until a time they are pet-free. The good news is, it doesn't look like they are planning as major (at least internationally) of a vacation for the foreseeable future. Getting back home from there was apparently a bit disastrous for them.
Also, my grandparents love to go out. There isn't a day where they never at least go out to eat (they are retired, if I'm correct). And my grandmother travels to this one town a 2-3 regularly. I feel like they are not cut out to own a pet, considering the amount of time they spend away from home. Or at least, they could pick another household to watch their dog...one that doesn't have member that is not uncomfortable around dogs.
This is just another reminder and reason why I cannot wait until I live on my own. I do not want you guys to get the impression that my dad is a bad person. It's just...we clash a lot. Like, we are, in some ways, polar opposites. And it is pretty much impossible for us to see things from each other's point of view. Realistically, what will probably happen, is that I will continue living here (hopefully my brother will have his own place), and my dad may live at my grandparents house when he inherits it in a couple decades, but I would love to just get my own place and live on my own sooner, if at all possible.
I am not saying I am going to cut all communication with my dad and my brother, but it will do us some good to live separately. I am just incompatible with them in so many ways.