Everything is more difficult when you're not feeling well; I sincerely hope you're on the mend. Perhaps before your little one barks at counter for food, you could offer him a little milkbone or the like...it may help break the demand barking...? Also, do you have any friends who could help? Perhaps a trusted friend could take him to their home for a couple of hours a few days a week. I know I have to watch my tone with Piper when she's telling me something over and over and I'm not getting it. If I say, "Piper, what?" with any frustration or impatience, she reacts by freezing and staring at me. So I do get that (realizing my tone) and then I respond with joy and happiness in my question, it's all good again. She's teaching me to understand and speak yorkie. And you know what? I'm a better person for it/her...truly. Wishing you both a calmer, happier future together. |