Last night, I stopped Tallulah from hogging the dog food, and let Coco have some first.
When Tallulah went towards the food bowl, I stuck my foot out to stop her, and the little bugger went to BITE ME!
I was horrified and whacked her on the head immediately.
Clearly, that wasn't quite the right thing to do... but it was instinctive.
I MUST get her into training asap... her behaviour is getting worse! I have our name down for joining Dog Obedience training in a few weeks time. ANON: I checked out www.brownedog.co.nz, but I think weekly dog obedience classes will be better for us.
Tallulah needs more socialisation, and I need to reiterate who's the boss in this house. Somehow or other, she's started thinking she is top dog! Ahhh, nope. I AM!
Now ... on to today.
Jobs around the house. Jobs in the yard. Get our number sign up. That I can't wait for, I'm over painting, getting the freakin' number 'plate' right etc.
I just want to see it up now.
Not sure what else is on. Probably fuss over Keera a bit, let her play in the yard if it's not raining. I found an awesome playground by accident the other day, it would be nice if we can check it out later on today too.
Right, that's all for now... catch ya later.
ONWARD...
1.19 pm: And it's been a busy morning. The previous owners arrived bang on time and proceeded to dig the fig trees out and all the camellias.
Their children came inside out of the rain and happily watched TV and ate biscuits. So cute.
Once they left we went down to Mitre 10 and bought 2 feijoa trees and a mandarin and a tangelo. Also some herbs.
Stew is right now planting the trees and putting more compost in the garden for the herbs.
I've just had my lunch and will join him outside I think. It's called supervising. lol
And bugger that! It's absolutely FREEZING outside!
Talk about winter finally arriving. I'm afraid I scurried back inside and left Stew to it!
Well it's the end of the day, and I for one an pleased... cos tomorrow we are going to Auckland for a day trip. I miss Auckland a bit I think.
Dog training is so important. I used to go to dog training years ago when we had a golden retriever and it's really helpful for everyone. Nice that you can fuss over Keera - I hope you all have a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteI hope everything works out on the family front. Im sure your street number pole will look awesome.have a good day, its raining here in Auckland so hope the weather is better I'm Cambridge.
ReplyDeleteHi Chris, anon was me Surrey, from Hamilton. Clare Is a friend of mine and an excellent dog trainer she has three dogs of her own she uses during training as well..but she does work at Hamilton Dog Obedience club so chances are you might run in to her there if that is where your going.
ReplyDeleteFirst thing too do is don't let Tallulah on your lap or stews keep her on the floor . Yes she thinks she's boss. Doing this she will learn she is way down the food chain where she should be . X x good luck
ReplyDeleteTallulah will settle down with some training I'm sure. I know our Bichon, Napoleon, becomes more dominant/agressive when the household routine is upset. Fortunately, our other Bichon, Casper, is totally laid back. And they go to Camp Bow Wow once or twice a week for socialization, and to run their legs off. It really helps.
ReplyDeleteHa Camp Bow Wow that sounds awesome! Tallulah not in season again? I don't know much about dogs. The weather has been shocking our way too we had SNOW today! It's me Blondie
ReplyDeleteTallulah will never be 'in season' again. I had her de-sexed for her own good. Motherhood did not suit her. I heard you had snow! How cool... or not! It was freezing here today too, but no snow of course.
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