The Thorn In My Side - Part 3 of 4 - The Plan of Attack

Alright, so it's now day 3 of dog sitting. I am trying so hard to like Boo boo. He's a like able puppy. He's cute and friendly, that's not my problem. My problem is that it's like having another child around and I didn't sign up for that. I am only one person with only one set of eyeballs on my head. I can not entertain Carley, work (did I mention that I had to work 6 hrs yesterday and another 6 today...stressful!), do laundry and watch a puppy like a hawk b/c every time I turn around I find a new puddle or pile to clean up! It's more than I signed up for at this time in my life. If he was only potty trained, we'd get along so much better.

I decided to hatch a plan today. I was going to put Boo boo on his leash outside. That way I can work and he can hang out, have a nap or whatever and pee and poop himself silly OUTSIDE!! So I was very excited to try this out. In my mind my day was going to go so much smoother that yesterday. I was going to conquer this puppy! After taking the kids to school I put Boo boo on his leash outside. Carley and I played with him for about 30 minutes or so. The sun was shining and it was warm, perfect. After Carley and I went inside I started hearing this little yelping sound. He'd realized we'd left him. 5 minutes later the neighbors let their Schnauzer outside. We can't see him from our yard, but we can hear him bark. Well guess who else heard him barking...you got it Boo boo. Instead of being curious and excited like a normal dog, he bolted behind a flower pot and hid! What a scardy cat!

So my plan failed, miserably. . .he was back in the house.

Night #3
Trent was on call, so I had to go it alone with Boo boo. I let him stay up with me for a little while he is a very good snuggler. Then I just put him in his carrier and turned out the light. I did give him a nightlight hoping it might help, but it didn't.