Testing Limits

Sunday, November 26, 2023

Yesterday, my puppy from hell, Chase, again escaped and went roaming. After digging a large hole, he crawled beneath the yard fence, and fortunately, headed directly to my kind next-door neighbors.

Yesterday on Black Friday #2, Macy’s had scheduled me to work long hours. Early in my shift, Frank texted that Chase was loose. I panicked and couldn’t leave Macy’s until my lunch hour. Frank brought Chase home and secured him in a large standalone kennel that I had made inescapable. He texted that Chase was in solitary confinement, and also, that he had blocked Chase’s dig so my other dogs couldn’t escape.

That standalone kennel still holds Chase. Last night, he was inside when I arrived home late.

Starting today, I have some time off from Macy’s. I will try to escape-proof (again!) my dogs’ fenced large area. I hope Chase may continue being there among his buddies. Unless I stop his escaping, Chase must stay in the standalone when I’m away.

Chase is a Rottweiler/Shepherd, and now is one and one-half years old. He’s smart and driven and also graced with a very good nature. My job is to keep him safe, but he’s an escape artist, constantly testing boundaries and pushing at the slightest give. He’s a master at leaping high, climbing incredibly, and digging determinedly.

Dear Friends: This pup begs an old dilemma, “What’s a mom to do?” Diana