How have you dog owners managed to have a dog and serve at the same time without giving up your dog?

Depending on your situation, family members, community members/neighbors, co-workers, and pet sitting services can provide the opportunity to watch your dog while you're at work or deployed. My friend, for example, a Capt in the AF, brought her dog to work yesterday instead of leaving him at home (we work a 9/80 schedule). There are a number of ways to work out dog-sitting situations, you just need to talk to your Chain and/or neighborhood or community members and see what options are out there for you at your current post.

Usually a good friend will "adopt" your dog while you are deployed.

The wife remaining home with the dogs was key!