Bad Mom

I have to admit: I am exhausted. Stella is a work in progress and exhausting. This is the reason for my lack of post yesterday. I had to get away and absorb myself in my kitty Willie who:

• Loves to walk on a leash.
• Does not require ball throwing, bones to chew on.
• Does not bark at the guy installing the permanent gate in your yard.
• Rides in the car quietly without dripping on the upholstey

But then there's Stella. She was a bad girl today.The lack of doggie day care exercise today is evident. Yesterday was awesome with her playing, romping and jumping with her buddies. Then home to a relaxed evening with Willie walking around her with no response.

Tonight a different story. She barked at Willie, fought to get to him to play (she was on a leash) and was horribly distracted. This was even after a 2.5 mile run this morning, a loooong walk, ball play this afternoon and hanging out in the backyard tonight. The neighbors then took their dog out for a run and Stella went crazy from the backyard. HELP!!!!!!!! Training better help because I am at my wits end.

Yesterday I was a bad Mom. Stella did not eat breakfast, so off the day care we went. It was crazy with all the puppy parents dropping off dogs, so I forgot to tell them about the lack of food and slight limp she had developed (most likely from all the romping!!) I called and the response I got was, " So did you bring her lunch?" OMG!! Lunch! No, can you just give her a few treats? I forgot. Yes was the answer. Thank goodness I am not dealing with a child. I would be reported.

So Stella is down for the night in her bed in the garage (until she and Willie are socialized) and I cannot wait for training. The weekend will bring lots of stimulus and hopefully calm.