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.
Isn't it time for another Juneau update? Please?
Posted by Rachael | May 5, 2009 12:56 PM
Posted on May 5, 2009 12:56
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.
Posted by Rachael | April 16, 2009 10:53 AM
Posted on April 16, 2009 10:53
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????
Posted by sue lewis | April 15, 2009 6:21 PM
Posted on April 15, 2009 18:21
$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.
Posted by sue lewis | April 15, 2009 6:18 PM
Posted on April 15, 2009 18:18