Rowan, Kennel Up!!!!

We had to get out the dog crate last week to create a "Zone of Safety" for poor Murphy, who gets a constant stream of abuse from Rowan these days. After looking at us with those sad "what did I do wrong?" eyes, he caught on, and now loves his alone time, away from poking fingers, dog-licking toddlers and projectile toys. Rowan was not happy about this, until the other day, while the dog was out, he realized that he too could enter the Zone of Safety. He crawled inside and tried to pull the door shut, but it wouldn't stay closed. This resulted in a wind up to a tantrum. So Fitty locked it, which is the only way it stayed closed. In the meantime, the neighbors showed up and Fitty got distracted. A few minutes passed and Erin, our neighbor, heard a small noise from the kennel. After Erins' questioning if we'd gotten a new puppy, Fitty embarrassingly opened the door to reveal Rowan (who was happy as can be). Good thing she doesn't work for Child Protective Services. He actually stayed in there all evening and watched a movie, complete with a bowl of popcorn, from inside the kennel.

p.s. This technique works well with a locker if you are ever alone getting two young children ready for swimming lessons. Not that I've tried it or anything......