I agree there is always a risk which is why it should never just be a free for all...there should always be supervision and here there is limits and after a few minutes of petting we move on, we don't overwhelm Stella and we give her space etc etc which is why she is probably good natured, I don't let the kids bug her too much.

Sadly it is looking like we are probably going to have to put her down though,I imagine in the next few weeks. She started limping not long ago and it's serious. She is on pain meds for now but it's getting worse. We can't afford the 800$ for X-rays and not only that but vet said treatment would most likely mean major surgery and we for sure can't afford that either so not much of a point getting X-rays in the first place. Definitely keeping an eye out for changes in temperament but she's been great.

I have to say I've always been a bit surprised when clients sign up here considering she is a border collie so a fairly big girl. I know I probably wouldn't put my kids in a daycare with dogs so when I started up it was a bit of a dilemma wondering if I would even be able to get clients! I imagine after she is gone spots will probably be easier to fill though as I have definitely had parents say to my face they love the daycare but the dog not so much.