My little rescue Gracie, came with a brain full of fearful phobias. Most we have worked out, but a few linger. The biggest one is thunder storms. Even before the thunder cracks and the clouds darken, Gracie knows it is coming. She starts to pace and whine, she follows me from room to room. I know what I should do; which is ignore or distract her. But, I can't. She is my bity girl and I am all Mama. I get her pink baby and little quilt, she gets in her crate and I cover her up. I let her hide until it is over. Another thing she is afraid of is a teddy bear that sits on a bed, in the guest room. If I leave the door open, she sneaks peeks at it and growls. Then she gets on the bed and and works herself into a frenzy. Backs up and barks, growls. If the teddy bear tips over, she rushes in and bites it.
__________________ Teresa & Rubin, Gracie, Abba, Ginny Joy and Julia Rose  Act like a dog, be kind, forgiving, and loyal. |