Thank you all so much. I thought of my Shelby a lot today, dropped by YT for a bit and saw these new comments. Yes, I still miss my little girl, not quite sure how I survived that kind of pain? Of course having Ali helps but I can't even think about comparing them. While they both have been true to the Yorkie character, they are not the same and I never confuse my love for each. It's just different. I am thankful Ali is not too much like Shelby, I want those memories staying separate. I DO wish I could take Ali everywhere as easy as it was to take Shelby. This little pest just has to announce her arrival to everyone that crosses her path. Shelby didn't care as long as she was with me. I guess the worst part about that is I rarely go anywhere. I don't want to leave her alone but it's hard to take her with me. I didn't have the energy to train like that again but today we made a little progress. Husband and I went out to lunch, sat outside and Ali wasn't totally horrible the whole time. She only went crazy about 3 times.
I have my work cut out for me. (my apologies to those on the east coast about the sitting outside comment!!!) Thanks for all the kindness and for understanding, it really helps.