Working 9 to 5

Well the concept was always to get a dog that fits well into my WFH routine and I think Yu You does just about.


Yesterday was our first go at it and I was a bit anxious at turning my back on her but it seemed to work out ok. She just seems to mooch around in (and out!) of her bed when I am at the laptop. She was a bit needy at first but when I had her on my lap and she fell asleep with her head on the desk she decided it was more comfortable on her bed! Either that or the stuff on the laptop was a bit boring… She then plays the guilt trip card by making sniffly noises when I finally deign to go pick her up and doesn’t give me any face licks until I have cuddled her a bit. Emotional blackmail that is! Still it’s very satisfying seeing her look to me in strange situations and run to me to be reassured. Love her to bits already!


We have been seeing if we can teach her to sit and she’s actually getting good! She naturally comes and sits in front of us anyway if we are looking at her but she plonks that bum on the ground quite quickly if we say “Sit!” (the exclamation mark is apparently crucial…) and we have a treat in our hand. If only she was as clever with her house training! I must be patient! She has only been home 3.5 days and I expect miracles!!