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Well, we decided that since Summer has never been home alone, we shouldn't start now. At least until we decide if another dog is the way to go.
I took her to a day care near us that she has been to before (when Murphy was in the hospital). Yesterday she cried and clawed at the gate as I left. Then, according to the staff, she sulked a while. A new puppy came in and immediately ran to her to play. She ignored the little pup. But puppies being what they are, was determined to play with her. They said once she broke down and played with the pup, she played and ran around all day. She came home and slept, exhausted.
This morning, she was shaking in the car going to day care, but went in willingly. A chocolate lab went in right after her and she immediately started playing. As I left she came to the gate. I told her I would get her later, and to go play. She did. I hope she is happy.
I took her to a day care near us that she has been to before (when Murphy was in the hospital). Yesterday she cried and clawed at the gate as I left. Then, according to the staff, she sulked a while. A new puppy came in and immediately ran to her to play. She ignored the little pup. But puppies being what they are, was determined to play with her. They said once she broke down and played with the pup, she played and ran around all day. She came home and slept, exhausted.
This morning, she was shaking in the car going to day care, but went in willingly. A chocolate lab went in right after her and she immediately started playing. As I left she came to the gate. I told her I would get her later, and to go play. She did. I hope she is happy.