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Tuesday we went back to the park, walked a couple different nature trails. Caleb met a couple BIG Doodle/poodles on leads, cautiously sniffed noses with one. Good. Then he saw an older man walking his dog, let him go by, then saw an older lady with her elderly Lab. She and I talked for a minute at a distance. Caleb was interested, but not acting up. Good.
Wednesday we skipped the park, but I took Caleb out in the yard, releasing him for a run once I checked for cats. After his run I clipped his leash to the cattle panels so I could check for eggs...not good.
Another leash bit the dust. I vowed no more using a leash to tie him out, even briefly. I bought that leash around 2009, can't find another like it. All the new leashes are slick, have sharp edges, and are uncomfortable when wrapped around my hand. I have one more old leash, soft but strong, a cotton blend perhaps?
In the evening Caleb and Debbie met in the hallway. It was good for about a minute, but when Caleb moved forward Debbie went into the bathroom, where I heard the most ferocious growls and warning noises. Caleb was just outside the bathroom, in bowing play position, not looking aggressive. He barked, and I removed him for Debbie's relief.
I actually believe there's been progress.
Thursday
I took Caleb for a walk at the park.
After completing the trail I walked him through the playground, and the picnic shelter. He was a little anxious but relaxed quickly. On the way home I topped off the gas tank, stopped at a drive thru for a BBQ sandwich, all new experiences for him.
He's crashed out in his crate, but a good tired I think.
And look what was waiting for me when I got home!
NOW I can tie out Caleb without endangering another leash. The 2' length (on top) is for riding in the car, the 5' is for briefly attaching him in the yard, and the 10' is for the actual yard stake. They were closeouts, excellent prices, so I grabbed them before they were sold out.
I think I need a nap...
Wednesday we skipped the park, but I took Caleb out in the yard, releasing him for a run once I checked for cats. After his run I clipped his leash to the cattle panels so I could check for eggs...not good.
Another leash bit the dust. I vowed no more using a leash to tie him out, even briefly. I bought that leash around 2009, can't find another like it. All the new leashes are slick, have sharp edges, and are uncomfortable when wrapped around my hand. I have one more old leash, soft but strong, a cotton blend perhaps?
In the evening Caleb and Debbie met in the hallway. It was good for about a minute, but when Caleb moved forward Debbie went into the bathroom, where I heard the most ferocious growls and warning noises. Caleb was just outside the bathroom, in bowing play position, not looking aggressive. He barked, and I removed him for Debbie's relief.
I actually believe there's been progress.
Thursday
I took Caleb for a walk at the park.
He's crashed out in his crate, but a good tired I think.
And look what was waiting for me when I got home!
NOW I can tie out Caleb without endangering another leash. The 2' length (on top) is for riding in the car, the 5' is for briefly attaching him in the yard, and the 10' is for the actual yard stake. They were closeouts, excellent prices, so I grabbed them before they were sold out.
I think I need a nap...
