Doggy day care

luke4275 · 01-20-2012, 01:42 AM

For those who have read my posts, offered suggestions etc... I was about 1 day away from rehoming my pup.. 5.5 months old plus a few more days.. His whining, poop eating, etc was driving me crazy. I 've had 3 other gsh before and never had a vocal dog, ever.. ( guess I was lucky) The whining etc, was stressing me bec I work from home and need quiet.. the whining never stopped. For the past 2 days I sent my pup to all day doggy day care. since he was a dog park hound,. I knew he'd like it.. within 5 minutes hes off playing with any dog that will play with him. when I pick him up, I get a dog that is tired, and much more relaxed. He still whines, but so much less. I get my work done during the day and from 5pm -11pm I hang with him. On weekends, with no work, I can spend time during the day. Doggy day care is a game changer for me.. I'm glad I can afford it,. I have to.

doggiedad · 01-20-2012, 06:12 AM

why do you think your pup is whining so much?
they can't eat poop when they're leashed
or when you're watching them.

bocron · 01-20-2012, 08:08 AM

I own a doggy daycare (and private dog park), and for those who need it for a situation like yours, it is a lifesaver. We get quite a few that come a couple days a week during the puppy adolescence stage and love it. Many outgrow the need for it and that is fine. The way I see it, if we can help the owners get through some of the rough spots and avoid an owner re-homing the dog then great. We do stress training, though. You will be best served to find a good trainer and work through the issues and build a good bond at this critical stage. If your boy is doing well in daycare then he sounds like an affable, social dog and should be fun to work with, you just need to focus him and yourself on training and maybe even another outlet like agility or something that you will enjoy and will challenge him.
Good luck!

luke4275 · 01-20-2012, 03:25 PM

Yes,, my pup is getting a good amout of training nilf.. from me as well as from a pro that works him as well.

Good_Karma · 01-20-2012, 05:11 PM

Glad to hear the good news!

CarrieJ · 01-20-2012, 06:07 PM

I'm glad that you've found something that works for you and he's happy.
I always get a little sad when people get frustrated/stressed out over their dogs.
And, I've been there.

01-20-2012, 01:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
luke4275 Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 96	Doggy day care For those who have read my posts, offered suggestions etc... I was about 1 day away from rehoming my pup.. 5.5 months old plus a few more days.. His whining, poop eating, etc was driving me crazy. I 've had 3 other gsh before and never had a vocal dog, ever.. ( guess I was lucky) The whining etc, was stressing me bec I work from home and need quiet.. the whining never stopped. For the past 2 days I sent my pup to all day doggy day care. since he was a dog park hound,. I knew he'd like it.. within 5 minutes hes off playing with any dog that will play with him. when I pick him up, I get a dog that is tired, and much more relaxed. He still whines, but so much less. I get my work done during the day and from 5pm -11pm I hang with him. On weekends, with no work, I can spend time during the day. Doggy day care is a game changer for me.. I'm glad I can afford it,. I have to.

01-20-2012, 06:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
doggiedad Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jenkintown,Pa. Posts: 9,846	why do you think your pup is whining so much? they can't eat poop when they're leashed or when you're watching them. __________________ "Life Without A Dog Is A Life Unfulfilled"

01-20-2012, 08:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
bocron Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Milton, Georgia Posts: 1,459	I own a doggy daycare (and private dog park), and for those who need it for a situation like yours, it is a lifesaver. We get quite a few that come a couple days a week during the puppy adolescence stage and love it. Many outgrow the need for it and that is fine. The way I see it, if we can help the owners get through some of the rough spots and avoid an owner re-homing the dog then great. We do stress training, though. You will be best served to find a good trainer and work through the issues and build a good bond at this critical stage. If your boy is doing well in daycare then he sounds like an affable, social dog and should be fun to work with, you just need to focus him and yourself on training and maybe even another outlet like agility or something that you will enjoy and will challenge him. Good luck! __________________ Annette Holbrook www.coppercreekdvg.com- All Breed Schutzhund Club Home of Umarek von Hugelblick, my good luck charm!

01-20-2012, 03:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
luke4275 Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 96	pup Yes,, my pup is getting a good amout of training nilf.. from me as well as from a pro that works him as well.

01-20-2012, 05:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Good_Karma Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 4,103	Glad to hear the good news! __________________ Leah: Newbie dog owner Niko: American Showline GSD 2 1/2 years old Rosa: American Muppet Dog (GSD/Border Collie mix) 3 years old

01-20-2012, 06:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
CarrieJ Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,428	I'm glad that you've found something that works for you and he's happy. I always get a little sad when people get frustrated/stressed out over their dogs. And, I've been there. __________________ Alice Kramden Von Falconer B. 4/22/2007 Zoey the Weasel JRT X Yashmir old cat Franny MV cat RIP: Loki The Bullet Eating Wonder Dog 95--2007 Does this sig line make my rear look fat? There, happy Lauren?

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