“It is a godsend for working parents,” agreed Jennifer and Nick, parents to Tank, a Labradoodle and two human sons, Nico and Nate. “Tank puts in a full day here, receiving lots of attention and exercise. The boys love coming with me to Lucky Dog at the end of the day to pick him up,” said Jennifer. The key to incorporating dog daycare into
your lifestyle is remaining connected with your dog when you are together. It is important to involve your dog in your life when you are not at work. Trainer, Jacqui Silla suggests activities such as obedience training, dog sports of some kind, hiking, walks around the neighborhood. Or even just some fun indoor games where your dog uses his brain. “It makes all the differ- ence,” said Jacqui. “As you do more with your dog, your bond with him will increase.” Being away from our dogs is a fact of life.
Helping them become a little more independ- ent is better than creating a dog who can never be left alone. It is possible through some train- ing, to re-direct undesirable behavioral traits. This will help ensure that the ecstatic greeting you receive at the door from your dog is a happy one. “It’s one of the reasons we love our dogs so much,” said Jacqui. U
Lucky Dog Daycare & Resort of South Tampa is located at 1116 West Fig Street, Tampa. Call 813.258.3647
We Also Recommend: a Very Important Pet Clearwater, 727.446.6700
Pasadena Pet Motel South Pasadena, 727.345.2852
The Green K9 Mount Dora, 352.729.6172
Pilar’s Pet Resort Ybor City, 813.857.6768
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Two Tips for Taming those Separation Anxiety Blues: 1) When leaving the house, don't make
it a big deal. When you return, do something else first before greeting your dog right away.
It’s Just Like School, Only Cooler: Tank is dropped off at Lucky Dog Daycare in South Tampa several times a week. On those days, he rides along as Nico and Nate are dropped off at their school first. Photography by Anna Cooke.
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2) Practice departures in two minute inter- vals. Leave; come back in; ignore the dog for a minute or two, then give a treat. Don't go back in the house when the dog starts bark- ing or crying. As success is achieved, increase the time to five minutes, then eight and so on.
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