Diana, I have looked at doing that with Layla as well, but the only place I'd be able to attach her leash would be to the table leg, and I'd have to take all of the chairs away or she'd get tangled, and it's only a couple of feet to the carpet from there anyway. On top of that, if she DID get rowdy trying to get out of her leash or harness, I have a kind of unsturdy shelf in the corner full of martini and wine glasses. But if I had a bigger kitchen I think it would work well!
Wow Gayle that's my biggest fear that I'm going to come home and Layla will be stuck from trying to get out!
When I got home after work yesterday, Layla wasn't crying at all, just wagging her tail at me from behind the big gate. Oh did she ever get a lot of praise! After I opened the gate she had no problem going in and out of the room. When I left last night for an hour I put her back in and she was fine. This morning she was crying and barking when I left, but we'll see how she is by noon. I hope she doesn't continue all morning.
Unfortunately, those kitchen cabinets I looked at will not fit in my kitchen. I think I'm just going to save my money and buy new cabinets. It will look better anyway, and push up the resale value of my condo.
When I got home last night I had a bubble bath and a glass of wine
It was a good end to the day
And for some more bad news.... I hate being a girl in a guy's field of work. That job I applied for, I was very qualified for. They were looking for a drafter using the same program I have used for 3 years. I have three years of experience, plus I've taken 2 courses on the program. Scott has less than one year experience and hasn't gone to any courses. Scott got an interview. I was pretty sure I'd be almost a shoe-in for the job, and 100% certain I'd at least get the interview. I got an email this morning saying they've decided to persue other candidates
Without an interview or anything!
But the silver lining is I'll get a 2 week holiday for Christmas and my holiday in February. I'll also get a raise in January and hopefully a bonus. So I guess it's not ALL bad. I'm rooting for Scott to get the job now.