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General Board for Big Dogs with Big Paws / Re: Hubby is threatening to rehome one of the dogs
« on: January 14, 2009, 06:13:28 am »
Cody is 8, Rocco is about 7, Maia and Baxter are both 5. We had a long talk (me grumping, Hubby listening) about giving all the dogs more attention in general and then giving Cody individual attention. We have a basic plan that Cody will spend as much time as possible with me (I have a full time job, part time job, and a little boy to raise). We started it last night, Cody stayed in the bathroom while I showered, then got shut in the room with me while I sewed, then had to go to the basement with me to do laundry, he was forced to be stuck to me like clue. He was very relieved when I let him be with the other dogs and Drew. BUT he did walk up to me to be petted while we were watching TV.
It was a major thing to me and I was so excited since it really didn't take much effort on my part.
We are bad about not walking the dogs in the winter. It is cold so I don't like to take Kole outside in the evenings plus it's dark when we get home. I work 3-4 nights a week at my church so I take Kole but no dogs. I plan to start throwing the ball in the basement for just Cody and sometimes everyone.
Thank you all for your advice and support. I just needed that little kick in the behind to work on his issues.
BTW, I sent an email to a local trainer and I'm waiting for a reply.
It was a major thing to me and I was so excited since it really didn't take much effort on my part.
We are bad about not walking the dogs in the winter. It is cold so I don't like to take Kole outside in the evenings plus it's dark when we get home. I work 3-4 nights a week at my church so I take Kole but no dogs. I plan to start throwing the ball in the basement for just Cody and sometimes everyone.
Thank you all for your advice and support. I just needed that little kick in the behind to work on his issues.
BTW, I sent an email to a local trainer and I'm waiting for a reply.