Day Care Anxiety!

Our day started out with the new "normal" (OMG!!) . Richard got up a little earlier - in our house that mean 4:20 am so I can workout and he can commute - so he could take Stella out for a little trot before leaving.  All went well. I then got up and took her out for a 2 mile run/pull. We are still learning not to pull on the leash, but she did stellar on our little run. The last part I decideded to reward her for her groovy behavior by letting her off leashing to explore at a safe distance.

Still dark I saw something black cross our path not 25 feet away. "A cat" I said to myself: keep her close. No it turned: a SKUNK!! Stella I bellowed. She came, leash back on we turn to take the long route around. Crisis averted along with the tomato juice bath for us both!

Off to daycare with me (mom) running around like crazy trying to get ready at least 15 minutes earlier for work. Cat was walked (yes I walk my cat too) lunch made and off we go. I am dropping our new "baby" off for Daycare for the first time. So, this is how new Mom's feel; elation at free time and anxiety for separation! Stella was completely out of control at arrival at daycare. She was over stimulated and too excited. It's Ok they said, it's normal. How is she with other dogs? I have no idea of course, I am the NEW Mom. LOSER!

So, she was to be integrated into the group, one dog at a time. I left, but passed by at lunch to go to PetsMart to get her $12 name tag! Should I stop, check in? No, keep driving.

Five pm and I shoot out the door to get Stella. I arrive and look out the clinic window to be greeted by a vision of Stella playing like there is no tomorrow. She had never been around other dogs (save a 3 lb Chihuahua)  and she was in her glory. Running, jumping, playing and being a dog. Totally in tune with the other puppies and ready for more. The vet tech said she had an awesome day, fit in perfectly and was a model student! That's my girl. Her "Report Card" said she did great.

Our tired by happy girl is a just bit overweight said the vet and she is normal in every physical way. She will grow into her weight - Oh No! Already 51 lbs. Training starts next week!