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Originally Posted by Britster  Thanks for the apology.  I may have replied harshly because I took offense to your comments but I understand the frustrations. I really do.
I also sort of live in two houses.... in a WAY. I have one stable home but I do sleep at my dads once or twice per week and have been doing this since Jackson was a puppy. It could get frustrating because I remember him being 100 percent perfectly potty trained in one house, but not the other, etc.
He still has a different personality sometimes when visiting my dads house (where there are 2 other dogs, big fenced in yard, and in general - more going on). He tends to be more hyper over there where in general, his personality is more 'active but not considered hyper' in all other places. So there's a definite truth to they feel what you feel and pick up on energy and vibes because my dads house is more chaotic in general and more freedom and more to do, so yeah he can have a different personality in a way over there, plus my dad spoils him and lets him get away with everything! 
I'm glad to hear you want to work thru the issues and not rehome. And yes, your children should always be your #1 priority. How involved are your children in Cooper's life, if at all? I know, living with a 3 year old, that it can be difficult to divide the attention (I watch her often) so I try to do fun things they can BOTH do. The 3yr old LOVES to play chase with him... she will grab one of his favorite toys and he chases her through the house, or vice versa. They have a cute little 'hide and seek' type game they do. It's a great way to have both involved and drain both of their energy at the same time. |
The kids are not that involved with him. They play with him some, but I'm ultimately the one that entertains him and cleans up after him, much the same as them. The 19 year old is in college and has a Maltese with it's own potty issues (she lives with her dad most of the time, although I do dogsit for her), the 15 year old is a sophomore and has a boyfriend, the 13 year old just wants to play outside. He would be perfect for Cooper if he would just come back!