Day 43: Doggie Daycare

Yes, some people laugh when I tell them Ollivander attends doggie daycare.  Yes, some people think I'm crazy when I tell them that Ollivander knows the mornings he gets to go there. Ollie loves doggie daycare.  

From the time Ollie was a puppy it was clear that he needed an outlet, beyond what Justin and I could give him, to get out some of his energy.  We started taking him to Lucky Dogs Daycare in Milford.  Initially he was going there just about everyday.  This place saved us more times than I can count! They keep him busy and wear him out by the end of the day.  

Tonight I picked Ollivander up from his first day at daycare in over 2 weeks!  He's gotten much better at staying home, and seems to manage with the energy he gets out with Justin and I during the morning and after work.  Today was a special day because Justin and I both had an appointment later in the evening, and we never leave Ollie home past a certain number of hours.  While at daycare today, Ollie also got groomed.  Yes, that's right.  Not only do these wonderful people love and care for my dog, they also take on the challenge of getting a 70lb. furry dog wet!  When I went to pick him up the owner of Lucky Dogs was there sweeping up the floors.  She talked to me for a bit about our decision to medicate Ollie, due to his incredibly high amount of anxiety. She let me know that there has been a marked difference in his behavior at daycare.  It was nice to know she was taking the time to actually think about Ollie specifically, and that she took time out of her evening to tell me about it.  

I understand that for people who do not have big dogs, or people who can be home during the day, that doggie daycare seems extreme.  I talk about it like it's an actual daycare for children.  But Justin and I love Ollivander and want to make sure he is taken care of when we can't be home.  

Tonight I am grateful for Lucky Dogs Daycare.  They are located on Sumner Street in Milford. So, if you're looking for a good place to drop your pup off for some love and also give him some time to work out some of his energy, this is the place!!  

The pictures below show how sleepy Ollie is after a full day at daycare!