Michigan - Leaving a dog at home alone is never easy, especially if it's for several hours. Pet owner Nikki Syorka didn't want to do that to her furry friend Maisy, so she hoped leaving the pup at a doggy daycare might be the answer.

Last month, the young woman published a slideshow on TikTok revealing her expectations of Maisy's time at daycare versus the hilarious reality.

In the first picture, Maisy is seen smiling happily in the car as Nikki drives her to daycare.

"signed my puppy up for daycare so she can start making friends and socialize," the dog mom wrote over the photo.

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But then, the second shot – taken by a surveillance camera at the daycare – shows that Maisy isn't as outgoing as her owner had hoped!

While several pups gather together by the daycare's yard, Maisy is seen all alone, minding her business in her own chair!

This was exactly what the student would have wished for her four-legged friend, but TikTokers couldn't get enough of the hilarious moment.

Chatting with Newsweek, Nikki explained she's not giving up on daycare after Maisy's awkward time.

"I much prefer her to be around other people and dogs, opposed to being alone for most of the day – and I think she prefers this too!" Nikki said.

"Her socialization with other dogs has greatly improved since beginning day-care, despite what it looks like in this photo."

The dog mom has the right idea, as vets also agree that it's best not to leave furry friends home alone for hours on end.

Even if it's a little bumpy at first, a dog daycare center or a dog sitter is the better alternative.