A couple of days ago when Doc picked Dodger up at Doggy Daycare the lady told Doc that Dodger had gotten a little too aggressive with another dog and it would probably be best if he didn't come back for a couple of days. For any of you that know Doc and Dodger you know how hard that hit Doc. It was like his child had been expelled from school for fighting. Doc has spent a lot of time and money to train Dodger out of the "street behavior" he had when he came to us as a stray from the shelter. Doc has done a very good job with the training and Dodger is almost always a gentleman at the dog park or any place else he and Doc go.
Because of Doc being a little limited in his activity following a minor surgery Dodger had been at daycare for 5 out of the previous 7 days. The lady explained to Doc that it is common for a dog to get a little aggressive when they come for several days in a row.....they sort of start thinking that they are the "boss". She even said that she could not bring one of her own dogs very often for that reason.
I don't know how much of that explanation Doc actually heard. He just heard that his boy had gotten in trouble and he was crestfallen. All they had ever told him before was what a good boy Dodger had been and how much they like him.
That was at the end of last week and they called from Doggy Daycare today and said they were sure it would be fine for Dodger to come back any time. I don't know when Doc plans to take him back, but when he does I'm afraid Doc might be that strange guy hanging around outside the building peeking in the windows....just to make sure his boy is behaving.
Every great parent gets bummed out when their 'kid' gets in trouble!!!
ReplyDeleteGod bless ya and have a super day sweetie!!! :o)
How sweet... and serious for Doc. You will have to let us know what happens when he goes back...or if Doc has his feelings hurt and won't take him back.
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No matter the species, boys will be boys.
ReplyDeleteRuh, Roh! I bet the other dog started it because I know that Dodger would never do such a thing:)
ReplyDeleteLOL Jeanie. I feel Doc's pain. Koda got kicked out of doggy day care (like don't ever bring him back) when he was six months old. I was devastated and took it to heart. I can only say that Doc did a great job with Dodger and I hope that Dodger "redeems" himself when he gets to go back there. Do let us know!!
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Ah, I'm sure Dodger will be better next time. The first time I took my little dog for a haircut she bit someone and they had to muzzle her. The people were quite upset. After that, I cut her hair myself.
ReplyDeleteAwww... Poor Doc. I know my husband would be the same way. Looking at Dodger's sweet face, I just can't imagine him being aggressive.
ReplyDeletePoor Doc. Will he ever recover? But I understand perfectly. Some things we never get over.
ReplyDeleteOh, my! I can just imagine Doc hovering outside, like a "helicopter parent."
ReplyDeleteLOL...I KNOW how hard that had to hit poor Doc...we know how proud he is of Dodger...I am still laughing...(don't tell Doc)
ReplyDeleteI'm sure that was ruff on Doc. (har, har) Best wishes for a good Dodger once his time out is over.
ReplyDeletePoor Doc. Dodger knows his Daddy isn't up to snuff and is just acting out a bit. When life is back to normal Dodger will be too. Besides he's so cute. Who could stay upset with him for very long?
ReplyDeleteVery cute - our dogs most definitely are our kids too!
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So cute! I'm sure he will be back to his good boy behavior.
ReplyDeletePoor Doc! I know the feeling...
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