Crazy dog mom.

[hazliya]

I think I need to reevaluate things when it comes to Elsa.

I'm a trainer. I know what I want. I know what I expect of her. 100% housebroken. Responds to commands. Quietly asks, not demands loudly. Well-behaved in public. No biting or jumping.

Except I keep forgetting that she's three months old.

Either I need to lower my expectations, or she's just that much of a handful.

She had a bad day today. Behavior, housebreaking, everything. I'm very frustrated with her. We're going back to square one, and see if that helps her with her behavior. Meaning no more access to the kitchen, no treats, and a zero-tolerance policy for mistakes. If I'm not supervising her directly, back into the kennel.

She was doing so well. I hate backslides. They're unacceptable, and I can't wait until she's a goddamn adult.

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[anitra.livejournal.com]

I completely understand. Sometimes I forget that Claire's not even 2 yet, since in many ways she acts much more mature (and is big for her age). I struggle to keep my expectations of her low enough to be attainable but high enough to keep her growing...