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Originally Posted by chattiesmom  Thank you for the update. I think you have a very good plan of action. The best way to get the kids to talk is if they don't feel threatened. You can deck them after they spill the beans  . I realize that there isn't anything funny about the situation - just trying to give you a smile.
So glad to hear that the bruising is going away and that Princeton doesn't have any personality changes. Your theory(s) sounds logical - either one. I don't want to offend - but you might consider helping Princeton learn some patience on his walks to avoid future injuries. |
lol I did laugh... haha.
No offense taken at all!
He needs to learn patience. Especially if that's what caused this!!
I am really trying to help him learn patience on walks, he is kind of high anxiety and gets laser focused on what HE wants and he is in tact, so marking ALL THE THINGS is his huge motivator in life. He's great with commands in the house, but outside its pretty hard with him - and hes 5 now so it gets even harder because he's so set in PEE mode. lol. But I try. Most of the typical "change direction" when they pull methods don't quite work for him. I do a lot of stopping, especially when we walk in certain areas. I've found some locations that work better for him. Rewarding him outside with treats doesn't work too well at this point, because all he really cares about is peeing.
I am considering neutering him more seriously now, although I don't think that will really curb a well-set behavior pattern with him at this point. I don't know.
He's very strong for 9lbs and I definitely need to teach the younger kids how to walk with him (I have 10 nieces and nephews, my sisters older girls do fine with him outside but I can imagine the my brothers 10 year old doesn't really know and it's my fault for not going over that with him in detail)