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sKePTiKal:
Some breeds stay puppy longer than others Hops. By the time they're 2, they begin to listen better, understand what you want from them, etc. Some are incredibly (almost delightfully) stubborn & willful, though.
I think the worst of the heat has passed now. Enough so, I may be able to finally plant the last of herbs out. They took a big hit in the drought because Mama just couldn't brave the sun/heat/bugs to haul water. Veggie garden is knee high weeds again this year - even though I tried to put weed fabric down. I have plenty of rocks to weigh it down, but apparently I didn't haul enough. Next year: fabric staples. I hear a steady stream of criticism from Hol over my garden...
It's feeling time to shift gears and prepare for the next season already. Doing a deep clean in the house. B is flooded in, at his place - the mail doesn't even run. Since Hol is submerged in work/visitors this week - I'm just plugging away at little jobs in the studio when I need a change of scenery. It's just me & the kitties - altho, Hol's friend who's landscaping will kinda be odd man out this week too and I like him a lot. We might hang out.
lighter:
((Hops and puppy)) I hope cooler temps bring relief and energy to carry you through this phase.
We use a spray water bottle with our pug, who'll be a puppy her entire life, seems.
She's house broken, but she'll bark commands in sharp unbearable yips....unless the bottle's in sight.
Also, she'll do anything for a treat....she won't come out a door without permission IF there's a treat in my hand. Same with coming off the porch, moving to the tree line and entering the forest.
Treats, esp tender ones, are magic to food motivated pups, IME. You know this, but reminding.
I hope you feel stronger soon.
Lighter
Hopalong:
Y'all are so kind to care. Thanks!
We really are surviving each other and I know in a year it'll be MUCH better.
He's adorable and smart and by then -- or likely well before -- I'll be less drained.
It's ME that needs water in the face! LOL. Truth is I've been struggling with a lot of processing and memory stuff lately. I'm hoping it's heat + fatigue, nothing sinister.
But the already-off-kilter brain plus heat and fatigue is not a shining performance. Organizing my methods with him (I really do know how puppies work, having raised multiple dogs) is as challenging as the rest of the organizing picture. So my little ragamuffin and I will shamble on together. We're both adapting. He gives more kisses than bites now, too! (For some reason neither of my last two rescues were into kisses, and I like them. Especially on the toes...)
It was good to vent, and most of the time it's all more funny than not. His zoomies should be an event at the Olympics.
hugs
Hops
Hopalong:
Ahhh. Met a couple folks who thought mini Schnauzer is his dominant gene. Hmm. Read up on them and well, makes a LOTTA sense. Maybe the civilized corgi and shih tzu are outvoted in his wacky bod. Or just for now, and as he grows, they'll temper his wildman traits.
Very interesting stuff! I'm looking forward to the classes end of month.
Today was a gorgeous, perfect day (I'm starting to wonder if August is one of my favorite months) and I dragged myself out, with pup, for a beer and fish taco with two writer pals. Did me so much good, and it's obvious I've got to break the hermit spell more often.
Pup benefitted hugely, it was obvious. Another dog (the one who "disciplined" him with a serious nip when he corrnered her on the patio) along...he admired and yearned but kept respectful distance) plus people-pats. A good time, v. salubrious.
I hadn't been to this restaurant (at the bottom of an art park that's about the coolest place in town) and it's got parking right there, lots of green space, and loads of outdoor tables. A new favorite instantly. Beneficial for both dog and woman.
hugs
Hops
sKePTiKal:
That sounds like a very good day Hops.
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