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6 months agoLaughs in American. The link cites child day care costing ~$1248/month in California and nevermind every other costs associated with the kid like food, diapers, clothes, health care, etc.
https://www.babycenter.com/family/money/how-much-youll-spend-on-childcare_1199776
The trick is to crouch down, raise your pitch a little, and call them to you. If your dog’s not too excited they’ll come over without much fuss. It also helps if you have a treat on hand.