I have a theory on this that made me feel better. Our situation was not exactly the same, but I think the theory might still apply! At home, Roxy and I are together constantly. And you described it perfectly - I treat her like royalty - and she loves it! But when we go to puppy class, she literally won't even look at me. It is like she is totally boycotting me. I finally decided it is because I am always so readily available and receptive to her attention. No challenge for her at all. The rest of her world sees her as a cute little dog, but not as their baby. I am the vanilla ice cream - everyone and everything else is the hot fudge. But I can tell you, even though hot fudge is great, it just doesn't cut it without the vanilla ice cream! And you know, when she is tired, or wants to cuddle, or this past week with her hip surgery, she has totally been my dog. I'll bet your baby knows that you are her person, and I'll bet you are the one she deeply loves and counts on as the constant in her world. It is just like being a mom to kids - they might think the other kids have cool moms, but they wouldn't trade their own for anyone elses! |