Well I knew pretty much right away that Bob was going to be "needy". I had a full life then and still do. But I realized soon enough that my LOVE for him was going to be enough to keep me going..I went through terrible seperation anxiety issues with him. (getting so much better now) and pooping and peeing in the house and barking when I left and tearing up blinds, etc. I went through several months of getting up during the night to let him out at least once if not 2-3 times a night.
All this has gotten so much better. I learned that not making an issue of leaving has worked wonders. When its time for me to go I walk over to the couch where he is and kiss his head and say, Mommy loves you, be a good boy and Im gone. He doesnt even get up anymore. He just looks at me with that ...Dang it..Why? look and thats about it.
We installed a doggie door and he now comes and goes as he pleases. He has a fenced in HUGE back yard and goes out on his own during the night if he wants to. (We live in the country and Bob is a BIG boy so there is no concern of anything bad happening.) He can go outside during the day while Im gone if he wants. All this has made everything so much better.
Yes..I admit that of all the dogs Ive known, this one demands much more attention and care but of all the dogs Ive known, this one gets it and I love doing it.
07-19-2007, 08:20 AM
