Doggie Daycare

[Darth Denkay]

Hey DapperButch,

I'm in a really similar situation to you. I've also got a Jack, one of the longer legged variety, and I'm thinking about doggie daycare for her, and like you, once a week due to cost. Like yours she generally presents as the alpha, but I think she'll settle it. Figure we'll give it a shot anyway. In the past even when she starts out bullying a dog she usually gets over it and they do fine. There is one - absolutely ridiculous - exception to this rule. My folks have a 160lb great dane. Every time we are there my 13.5lb Jack snarls and snaps at him. Thank goodness, for her sake, the dane is totally laid-back and just looks at her like she's nuts.

Originally Posted by DapperButch

Ok, so tomorrow is the BIG day. My shortie Jack Russell goes for his interview to see if he "plays well with others" and can be a part of doggie daycare.

I have to admit that I am a bit anxious about it. My 13lb Jack Russell can be a bit of a bully with others....always having to be the alpha regardless of the size of the other dog.

I also have to admit that I am pathetically excited. My application is already filled out, I have the vet records, and I am all ready to go! I gave him a little talking to tonight about politeness and manners.

He is only going to go once per week, due to cost, but I think that he will love playing with all the other dogs!

Anyone else have their dog(s) in doggie daycare?

P.S. Thanks again, Toughy, for your help!

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by WicketWWarrick

Hey DapperButch,

I'm in a really similar situation to you. I've also got a Jack, one of the longer legged variety, and I'm thinking about doggie daycare for her, and like you, once a week due to cost. Like yours she generally presents as the alpha, but I think she'll settle it. Figure we'll give it a shot anyway. In the past even when she starts out bullying a dog she usually gets over it and they do fine. There is one - absolutely ridiculous - exception to this rule. My folks have a 160lb great dane. Every time we are there my 13.5lb Jack snarls and snaps at him. Thank goodness, for her sake, the dane is totally laid-back and just looks at her like she's nuts.

Yes, that is what always happens/happened with my guy. He settles after strutting his stuff and being a bully for a few minutes. He has done just fine at daycare!

LOL about the Great Dane!

Good Luck!