06/16/2026
I (Kayla) wanted to share something pretty cool!
So Miss Penelope came for a Meet & Greet yesterday, so she could start at “play school” today in our daycare program here at Purely Pawlished. She isn’t used to being away from her amazing Paw-rents, or her own environment. She has a little bit of anxiety being away from what she is used to, and some social anxiety being around new dogs, people and in new environments.
So her sweet folks decided with their vet that a daycare, a few days a week, would be great for her growth(she’s only a baby still).
Today was a more laxed and slower day as far as daycare goes so she got to get a feel for things without the excitement of other excited doggies. It was an awesome way to gently guide her into some socializing and a new environment!
She has played, and romped, and napped, and chewed, and played some more, then napped again…. Literally all day! She made a best friend out of DJ(doodle pictured). She loved all the workers and wanted to us each of us as a chew toy.
Without a doubt she had a GREAT first day of “school” as her momma calls it!
The thing I want you to notice in the pictures is from the beginning to end, check out her body language! She was so nervous at first, absolutely expected! But as the day goes on and her confidence builds she starts to relax and enjoy herself. The last pic of her shows she was as cool as a cucumber and was very comfortable! The more time that goes on, she’ll be boss hog and won’t be able to get through the door quick enough!
Our goal is for your dog to LOVE coming to see us, whether it be for daycare, grooming or boarding. It takes patience, consistency, and soo much love!
Did I sit in the floor and let her wollar me, yep, did she use the other girls as chew toys and to boss them around and make them take her where she wanted to go, yes, did she make best friends on her first day, also yes.
Going a step above the rest is what we are here for!
Thanks Penelope’s mom and dad for seeing the importance of her development being in socialization and building that confidence! This pup will be unrecognizable in just a few weeks of coming to visit us!
Keep an eye open for pup dates!