Because our house is a rubble-filled mess right now, we have been staying in the attached in-law suite. The dogs have been going a little crazy in such a small space, especially since their fenced in yard isn't finished yet. I got the brilliant idea to take them to a local doggy daycare--in addition to a huge fenced in yard with agility equipment, there is also a massive indoor arena with fun toys, yummy treats, cheerful dogsitters and lots of other friendly dogs. Kermit LOVED it--he raced around like a maniac and made several new canine friends. He was so joyous, bouncy and energetic that the owner of the facility even asked me if he was a puppy--he's about 9 years old! Unfortunately, Honey attacked every single dog she met. She got right in the other dogs' faces, snarled and growled, and backed them all into corners. The owner of the doggy daycare cracked me up--she was trying so hard not to offend me by saying, "It's not that Honey is a bad dog, she is just a bit of a bully. She isn't a dangerous dog or anything, she's really wonderful with people. I just don't think that our facility is the right fit for her." Obviously I was not offended, as it was pretty hard to ignore that Honey wanted nothing more than to intimidate all those dogs into quivering pools of submission. I dragged her back to the car and then hurried back to get Kermit, thinking that he would be distraught without Honey. Um, no, he didn't even notice her absence as he raced around with his puppy pals. I think that once a week, Kermit will get to go to doggy daycare while I take my vicious little Cujo for a walk. Maybe we'll even work on a little obedience training--it would be so nice to take her for a walk without dislocating a shoulder!
The picture above is of Honey right after we returned from the groomer last week. The tiny blue bows on her ears make me laugh, especially given her jugular-ripping tendencies!
3 comments:
I've always thought those doggy daycares were a pretty cool idea. I've never actually seen one but I think its a neat concept. Too bad Honey isn't a bit more doggy friendly - she is going to miss out on all the fun. :-)
Wow, Honey's a total badass! Who knew? She must have acquired her new attitude in Norway---she thinks she's better than everybody else! Just kidding Norwegians! :-)
I'm glad Kermit enjoyed the doggie daycare center, anyway, and that you and Honey get to spend some quality just-you-and-me time. It's working out for everyone.
Kisses to all the kitties.
Yeah, I think Honey has "short dog syndrome" (although I love your alternative explanation, Michele!)--she is pretty good with little dogs but will attack a Great Dane in a heartbeat. I was really nervous when I saw that our new neighbors own teacup Yorkies--their 6 week old puppy is literally the size of a hamster. So far, Honey hasn't eaten it, we're very proud of her!
Emily
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