Logan is driving

It has been almost two weeks since Logan got his drivers license. Only one speeding ticket (the day he got his license) It figures, he overshot Burnsville and ended up in New Prague. He was getting turned around and was pulled over for speeding. The cop did not even cut him a break.

Oswald had the doggie flu

Poor Oswald was really sick the other day. Throwing up and out the other end too. I knew he was really sick when he would not even eat his food. That is so unlike him. He is back to his old self today though.

“unfriended”

He “unfriended” me on facebook because his girlfriend is too flipping jealous!

New journal post

Lately been very indecisive. Start to do something and then change my mind. Start walking up the stairs then change my mind turn around and walk back. Start writing this journal entry – decide to delete it  – decide not to delete it. Why am I doing this so often lately? Have not been feeling good, both mentally and physically. Fighting a cold. No longer am taking medication for my sleep disorder. Insurance denied for now. Cried last night. First time in while. How come this is my life right now? How do I get motivated to change it? I cried because I never imagined my life being so pathetic. I had such big dreams… what the hell happened. The only thing that keeps me going is knowing my life’s not over yet and I can change things.

Vision

Sue passing

My Aunt Sue passed away Wednesday night. She fought so hard against her cancer. I’m glad she is no longer in pain. We are all very sad. I can’t believe she was the same age as my Mom.

the cats away

Wasband #1 has relocated to Nevada for work.  This is the best thing that could have happened. He no longer is the prick he was when he was back in Minnesota with his girlfriend. He called me the other day just to see whats up not to get on my case about anything. I was so taken a back not being chewed out about something. Being away from her has made him less angry and even friendly. I hope he can stay away from her negative spell. Don’t get me wrong I do not want them to break up (well kind of) I just wish he was not such an asshole when he is around her. I see a night and day difference in him.

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How to Select a Good Doggie Daycare

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Why bring your dog to daycare? By nature dogs are pack animals; so being alone can often be upsetting for them. Dogs that are bored and don’t have enough stimulation will often display unwanted behaviors such as destructive chewing, excessive barking, and potty accidents. Daycare is a place where dogs can socialize and play with people and other dogs. Here are some tips to find a quality daycare.

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Difficulty: Easy

Step1

Gather a listing of daycare facilities in your area. Good places for recommendations are off leash dog parks, veterinarians and pet shops.

Step2

Tour the facility. Some daycare’s require that you make an appointment, others will let you stop in anytime during lobby hours. The most important thing is to pay attention to details during the tour. How clean is it? Cleanliness is very important. If a daycare doesn’t smell clean, it probably isn’t. Do you find the people stressed? Is the staff friendly and knowledgeable?

Step3

Ask Questions!
• Are the dogs indoors or outdoors most of the time?
Many facilities utilize indoor play areas while some also have outdoor
play. Ask if there is adequate shelter in case of bad weather.

• Are the dogs always being supervised by staff?
What is the person per dog ratio? The higher the number of people the
better, but a minimum of 1 person for every 7 to 10 dogs is desirable.

• Is the staff trained and certified in dog care?

• How Secure are the play areas?
Fences should be high enough to prevent jumping and low enough to
hinder digging.

• Are the dogs separated out? You would not want a small Pomeranian in
with a German shepherd.

• Do the dogs have a time out area? Some dogs can get too rough with
other dogs or your dog may want a water break with some down time.

• Do they have a veterinarian on call? What are their emergency
procedures? (Hopefully it is a rarity for calls to the vet).

• How much does it cost? Are their added fees for medication
administration or other special requests. Some facilities charge extra
for these services.

• Does the facility offer any other services such as grooming or training?

Step4

Ask What is required of your dog.

* What vaccinations are required? Usually they are Bordetella, Distemper
and Rabies.

• Does your dog have to be spayed or neutered? Non altered dogs can often
be more aggressive and females in heat can cause tension and fights in
male dogs.

• Will your dog go through a screening before being allowed to attend
daycare? The daycare should assess all dogs for temperament. All dogs
should be able to play nicely. Ask if they offer a free trial day of
daycare to make sure it is a good fit.

Doggie Daycare can be a great place for your dog when you are working. Mostly, finding it takes time and patience. Try not to rush into anything. Your dog has the most important opinion of all- Dogs are usually excellent judges of character, so heed any warnings that your animal offers you about a particular person or place. You most feel good about the daycare you are leaving your best friend at.

How to Select a Good Doggie Daycare