Crate Trauma

Yesterday morning, Blake went to the gym at 7am and I had a client at 8am, so Benny had to be left at home alone -- confined to his crate. He probably really enjoyed it and was thinking "thank goodness those guys have left me alone." However, his owners were the ones with the problems.

We both in our own ways suffered "separation anxiety." My case was a little bit more pronounced. It just broke my heart having to leave him alone for 2 whole hours!

This first week has been hard, exciting, and rewarding. Each day, Benny seems to get "easier" to me. I've definately fallen in love with him and we have bonded. I have never felt this way before about an animal. I want to enjoy every second with him, but I also want him to succeed and be independent. So far, he is just awesome, and really, Blake and I are the ones that are being trained.