'Forlorn' Pit Bull Goes to Daycare and Acts Like It Was a Personal Betrayal
When it comes to dogs and daycare, there are two distinct groups: the ones who are obsessed with being out and about, making new friends, and playing to their heart's content, and those who can't believe the audacity that we might even consider dropping them off at such an exciting place when they'd rather be home with us.
Like me, Opie falls into the latter category. As a sensitive, tender-hearted Pit Bull raised by cats, going to doggy daycare sounds like a terrible idea. Once you see his reaction to being dropped off, you'll want to teleport to him and give the biggest hug ever!
@justopiethings Goodbye #pitbullmix#bullybreed
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This is one of the most precious pups to ever exist, so I feel for Opie! This is the vibe I put out when we're at a party, and I'm done. He only has eyes for Mom because he loves her so much, but this is a foolproof trick because he's too cute to possibly deny!
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As I mentioned, the adorable Pit Bull raised by cats might not vibe with other dogs. He'd much rather chill at home with the kitties. His face is so expressive with the whole "forlorn" look of "get me out of here NOW," let him do whatever he wants, OK?
@justopiethings Part cat part … Mainecoon ? #pitbullmix#pitbullsoftiktok#bullybreeds#catdog#dogsoftiktok
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Why Some Dogs Don't Like Daycare
We took our Corgi, Tater Tot, to doggy daycare when she was a chaotic little maniac in need of puppy interaction, and for a while, she loved it. Named "Pet of the Month" multiple times over, Tater had a blast... until she didn't. To this day, we aren't sure what exactly happened that changed her mind from begging to hang with her fur friends to refusing to get out of the car when we got there.
For some pups, daycare is a fantastic way to socialize, practice training, or work on obedience while burning energy. They may even find love! For others, it has the opposite effect, and they're overwhelmed.
Even if they liked going at one point, it's common for a change in attitude once they start maturing. Maybe they'd rather be home than overstimulated, fearful, or stressed out if they deal with separation anxiety.
That said, Opie is just a sweet boy who isn't a daycare fan, and that's OK! He's still a good boy, just as Tater is still a good girl (with or without daycare cred)!
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This story was originally published May 24, 2026 at 4:55 PM.