OMG! I forgot to take treats, but once out of the yard I stopped to chat with my neighbor and her dog... I picked Finny up bc she was getting barky, and she remained calm in my arms.
So after 10 minutes or so, I try and put her down to meet Prince. And they get along! No fence fighting! WooHoo!
So then we start our walk, just nice and slow. Previously we went faster to keep her mind on walking to no avail. So easy does it. She walked calmly, stopped here and there, looked at me, and walked on QUIETLY! OMG!
She did bark at two of the yards with dogs in them, but it was so much more controlled, and then she just stopped barking and walked on! She even stopped all by herself to look at a manhole cover! I about died!
A few cars passed us and she was fine, till a really quiet car came by while she was intent on looking for the cocker spaniels in their yard, and the car really spooked her. I tried to warn her but she was zoned in on seeing the cockers. She recovered very well though, but it did startle her.
I am so excited! Tons of praise and cuddles for my girl! She was 97% better today than she's ever been. I'm in shock, I can't wait to go again tomorrow! Yippee! |