Every dog has its own way of experiencing the world, and what suits one pup might not suit another.

For owners with busy lives, finding time to meet a dog’s social needs can be a challenge. Daycare often seems like the ideal solution.

Trained caregivers keep dogs engaged, and the animals have a chance to spend hours surrounded by peers.

For many families, it works well. But sometimes, it doesn’t match a dog’s personality.

One Michigan woman discovered this when she enrolled her dog, hoping Maisy would make some new furry friends.

Choosing People Over Pups

Nikki Sykora, a 24-year-old dental student at the University of Michigan, juggles a demanding academic schedule while caring for her Mini Bernedoodle, Maisy . Nikki loves her pup deeply, yet her busy routine leaves little time for

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