Nope, there's no doubt about it. Bella pees on command. She also clearly understands that when I hook her to the cord outside she isn't going anywhere. So she stands calmly enough, although she pants and will stare inside the house if I go in for something. I hope she will learn to enjoy the sounds and smells of the outdoors on my porch. We are greeted by a cacophony of birds most times.
Today I challenged her in a few ways. I held her on her leash in my session with a dog friendly man for 15 minutes. She was a bit nervous, but didn't pant and tolerated it. When I let her go, she ambled back to her corner in my bedroom efficiently, but without panic. I tried again with a couple, and she seemed more nervous. By the time I wanted to try with a third person she wanted nothing to do with the venture. I will back off and be more respectful. One challenge a day with a therapy session, Bella, I promise.
Today I challenged her in a few ways. I held her on her leash in my session with a dog friendly man for 15 minutes. She was a bit nervous, but didn't pant and tolerated it. When I let her go, she ambled back to her corner in my bedroom efficiently, but without panic. I tried again with a couple, and she seemed more nervous. By the time I wanted to try with a third person she wanted nothing to do with the venture. I will back off and be more respectful. One challenge a day with a therapy session, Bella, I promise.
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