Kimberly, your message brought tears to my eyes. As difficult as Cookie can be lately, I am so proud of even the smallest of his accomplishments. Last night, I decided to really work with his obedience training and to practice his commands (sit, down, roll over, etc.), which he does very well. I made him work for his food and I hand fed it to him. Then, I was finally able to teach him "give paw." I was just gushing over him for being able to do this. I've tried a little before, but he never got it until now. We practiced it again tonight.
My roommate wasn't home last night, and he did somewhat better, although he started to bark a little meanly at me at night when I got up, but he didn't try to bite me.
Tonight he got to go for a car ride (which he LOVES), he got groomed, we practiced obedience tricks, and I even gave him one of his Christmas presents since he loves toys. We'll see how he does when it's night, night time. Keep your fingers crossed!
Kathy |