[hotpinktrouble]

I have a problem (well, several, if you've kept up with me on this site). I am not the best mom, but I am trying SUPER hard to have more patience and be more consistent with Nozzle. Now the problem, after coming home from vacation, is that Nozzle is NEVER excited to see me and ALWAYS excited to see my friends or go over to their houses. At home I try playing with him, and he kindof gets into it, but never the way he does at Kasey and Alan's house (they watched him while I was gone), where he will run himself in circles. There's never any tail wagging when I come home, he's always in his kennel, he runs away from me and won't eat treats I try to give him for coming when I say to or sitting or going potty outside. I keep trying harder and it seems to be getting worse! I really, really do not want to give up and give him away, but I feel like I can do no right by this kid! I thought dogs were forgiving but Nozz doesn't seem to do that. Kasey watches him often for me and never notices any of the same traits I do...it's like he's two different dogs! Any advice (besides give him up...I know if I were smart I would but I really want to love the heck out of this dog)?