Just a quick note on the continuing drama with Pia. We've been going on walks. And working on dominance issues.
When I took her back to her hallway this time, I did some work with the 'sit' command and some treats - she loves lamb. This was done in 'her' area. I also made her sit before she could eat. Trying to force a positive association with the 'quarantine' area. This is the first time - and hopefully not the last - that she's been in her enclosed area, mostly in her bed, without screaming or freaking out. And I could walk by without incident - eg. begging for attention or to be let out every time I passed. The bathroom and my bedroom are across the hallway from each other. And it's the space between these that she is kept in. I can't imagine that ignoring the unwanted behavior hasn't helped too. I've also started keeping her on a leash when she's in the house with me until boundaries and rules are established. Otherwise she wanders everywhere which isn't really in the 'okay behavior' realm. So fingers crossed that I'm making some headway with this little girl. ------------------------------------ We are now on Facebook! Join today! http://www.facebook.com/groups/chihuahuasclubYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
