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One step at a time. Today my daughter and I managed to finish our dog play yard.
No more walking three dogs on a leash, sized 4lbs, 45lbs and 100+ lbs!!!! I don't think the kennel is 4lb poodle proof, but it lets the big dogs go out and run a bit, hang out in the sun, bark without getting into trouble, and just be dogs.
Bucky is currently barking at every car and motorcycle that drives past. Misha is marking every inch of the 20' diameter circle. My Tail Gunner, aka Sansa, is sitting behind me in my chair. The big dogs have been outside for about 15 minutes and no escapes!!!
Now hubby can walk the dogs again. The new way to walk the dogs is to have them sit on the carpet, shake the treat bin, open the house door and step half way across the deck then tell the dogs "OK". Until they get used to getting a treat everytime they go into the kennel, the next couple minutes might be a problem, but it should only take a couple days.
one more check mark down
yadlim
No more walking three dogs on a leash, sized 4lbs, 45lbs and 100+ lbs!!!! I don't think the kennel is 4lb poodle proof, but it lets the big dogs go out and run a bit, hang out in the sun, bark without getting into trouble, and just be dogs.
Bucky is currently barking at every car and motorcycle that drives past. Misha is marking every inch of the 20' diameter circle. My Tail Gunner, aka Sansa, is sitting behind me in my chair. The big dogs have been outside for about 15 minutes and no escapes!!!
Now hubby can walk the dogs again. The new way to walk the dogs is to have them sit on the carpet, shake the treat bin, open the house door and step half way across the deck then tell the dogs "OK". Until they get used to getting a treat everytime they go into the kennel, the next couple minutes might be a problem, but it should only take a couple days.
one more check mark down
yadlim
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I did the dumbest thing today. I charged my earbuds, unplugged the block and put the block in my little bag instead of the earbuds. I wasn't happy about that when I got to the gym. What a dummy!
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Ever since I stopped doing therapy because of insurance, I've been feeling that old tense and irritable sense of anxiety and stress. I hate that. I was making so many strides and changes during therapy, my therapist would acknowledge all of my progress and accomplishments, and I miss that reassurance. Today I thought about it, and I made those changes! She would always tell me that I chose to...
Is it not ironic that the smaller dogs are harder to contain? Go figure...
Congratulations on checking another item off the list. I like to have dramatic ceremonies to go with those check marks. I simple swipe of the pen just doesn't seem to do the occasion justice.
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