Problem Solving

So, I did a little experiment last night. This may require some background information...

I have 2 dogs. One of Pacey's pills must be given every 8 hours. So, usually if I'm gone, I crate Greta and use an automatic feeder and Pacey gets it. (Greta is way faster than Pacey both mentally and physically, so that's why I crate her.) With this new job I will be starting, I won't be able to come home to let them out during the day. So, I will have to set the feeder for Pacey, but I would feel really mean crating Greta for 12 hours while I'm gone.

So, I got an automatic dog door and installed it in my bedroom. This way, I can put Greta in my bedroom, set the door on one of those timers that you'd use when you're away to turn your lamps on and off, and make the door able to open after the pill would have been given (she wears a magnet key on her collar to open the door). Then she'd be able to go downstairs and go outside if she needs to (in the kennel I'm still working on out in the backyard).

So last night, I tried this theory out. Just to see if she will destroy my bedroom while I'm gone for so long - she IS a lab mix after all. I went out last night and left her for 6 hours and my bedroom is still intact! Of course, she didn't realize that she could leave the room since when I came home she was still in there, but she'll figure it out. I need a little bell or something that will tell her she can open the door once the timer turns it on.

These tests are scary - my room could have been a disaster! I was so proud of her!

Well, my friend Lara and I are going hiking today. I should get some stuff ready. If I had my camera I'd post pictures later, but I had to send it in since I dropped it at the daycare and the LCD screen smashed. :( It still takes pictures, but I can't see them or use the menu. I hope they can fix it.

Happy Birthday, Elaine!!