Jeeze, Tibbe nearly killed me training him but I kinda feel that I got the dog I needed as he got me up and moving when all I wanted to do was avoid painful movements. The first 3 weeks were straight out of the "hot place"! The pain was so bad I couldn't sleep but I kept him to his schedule of training, grooming, vet visits, dentals, etc., etc., and lots of mommy time. I almost gave up as it was such a drastic change to my life and the discomfort was just almost impossible to deal with, but give up to what? I couldn't do without him and couldn't keep up the current pace or pain and I was scared for both of us. But somewhere about the 3 1/2 week point, things began to get easier, Tibbe got less wild and began to learn things and oh, he LOVED me ,and I, him! Now, of course, I see getting Tibbe as just what I needed as my health improved drastically and I am very active compared to pre-Tibbe life. And I feel pretty sure that Tibbe feels the same as he went from a crated, lonely, life to being the center of my world. I guess I will always have a Yorkie for many reasons.
Sounds like your Penny is a little minx and such a joy. I am sure she is a lot of work but she sure sounds worth it and like she's got some proud parents! |