The cords were as puppy proofed as I could get them without unplugging the light fixtures, etc. She is not interested in them now.
A fixed place to dig is a great idea.
She is coming along nicely and the humping is a thing of the past.
Also, I think I didn't realize how much she needed to nap. Most times of timeout she was asleep within 30 seconds. It was never punishment, just a redirection when nothing else worked. I would say 'oops' and gently place her in crate for no more than a minute or two and as I said, most times she was sound asleep quickly. But we have learned lots in the intervening time. And, there hasn't been any need for 'oops'! So, probably everything combined spells 'bad mummy' more than anything.
Right now we are soggy in the south and excercise is a challenge but I don't melt. (In spite of the user name)
She's got sit, down and shake mastered to a degree I never dreamed and now that the computer is up will be reviewing posts on recall.
Thanks y'all!
Melanie
A fixed place to dig is a great idea.
She is coming along nicely and the humping is a thing of the past.
Also, I think I didn't realize how much she needed to nap. Most times of timeout she was asleep within 30 seconds. It was never punishment, just a redirection when nothing else worked. I would say 'oops' and gently place her in crate for no more than a minute or two and as I said, most times she was sound asleep quickly. But we have learned lots in the intervening time. And, there hasn't been any need for 'oops'! So, probably everything combined spells 'bad mummy' more than anything.
Right now we are soggy in the south and excercise is a challenge but I don't melt. (In spite of the user name)
She's got sit, down and shake mastered to a degree I never dreamed and now that the computer is up will be reviewing posts on recall.
Thanks y'all!
Melanie
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