Juneau isn’t getting any easier. My oldest son, who would drag Juneau outside while I was at work, left last week for a job in Colorado. This week Juneau will spend three days in doggie day care. That will become four days during most weeks from now on. That will be $104 a week until I figure out something more reasonable than quitting my job.
Juneau seems to enjoy doggie day care. One benefit is she comes home dead tired. So her owner gets a good night’s sleep. That makes him more observant of Juneau’s cuteness and absolute dependence on him, all of which makes this trouble seem worthwhile and rewarding.
Three days a week, man and dog’s sleep is interrupted at 4:30 a.m. to drive my daughter to crew practice on the Charles. Juneau comes along for the ride, then I take her for a run through Breakheart Reservation in Saugus, so she can chase birds at sunrise.
On a recent warm day, I put on my baseball cap for the first time this spring. Juneau was terrified. She looked at me like she never had seen me before. She sprinted down into a corner of the basement. Maybe because I wear a Yankees cap.
April 15, 2009
juneau is adorible, wish there is another way to have her in some sort of day care that wont break the bank. it sounds like she does well with interacting with other animals and human.its just too bad that these animal shelters couldnt set up day care and charge what people can afford . think it would be a win win situation for everyone. like bringing extra money into these shelter.
Isn't it time for another Juneau update? Please?
That sounds about right for doggy daycare. I think that being around other dogs and other people besides your family can only help in her overall socialization. One of my most timid dogs (puppy mill rescue) benefited enormously from being in daycare. The changes took about 4 months to kick in so just give Juneau some more time.
And stop tormenting that poor girl with your Yankee cap! She's probably scarred for life.
This week Juneau will spend three days in doggie day care. That will become four days during most weeks from now on. That will be $104 a week until I figure out something more reasonable than quitting my job.
Can you take her to work with you????
$104 p/wk is rather pricy. Can you find someone in the neighborhood who could come in once a day and take her out on a leash for a few minutes? Many dogs are alone all day without consequences. I love the story about your baseball cap!!! Sounds like chasing birds at sunrise makes the little darling happy. She is just so sweet. Keep the stories coming.