Pup is much better, thanks! Although he did flunk out of training class in the first 10 minutes yesterday, alas. (My friend laughed so hard when she heard it; the more I pretend-guilt-tripped her the more she roared.) I will have to pony up for private sessions now.
I figured out some things yesterday: the problem is of course me, not him. Part One I believe its that the instruction is much too fast (for me) and with multiple quick steps. I just don't process or pivot quickly enough for the instructor's class pace, though she seems excellent and trains all over the region. I'll just explain that to her; like the dentist, I find a lot of professionals don't recognize my need for slower-paced info delivery for older brains, much less the ADHD ones. E.g., bend and wave the treat right in front of his nose and then lead his head around in a U shape, reward every time he looks at you for direction, use a clicker or use a word, avoid direct sight lines to other dogs, etc etc. My trouble starts with the quick repeated bending, which I've got about 5 minutes of before the back spasms. He's too damn short! I shoulda gotta greyhound! LOL. Part Two is me using self-discipline (I have heard of this concept, faintly) to do the homework daily. Part Three is keeping very flavorful training treats. I might try real bacon bits, which I already add to his food since he's so picky. Hot dogs are half chemicals and so slimy I hate handling them, ugh. Might as well take your dog to Arby's.
Now that I'm murdering chickens again (sob), your recipe made me drool.
Speaking of food, I decided with doc's approval to try a GLP-1 for three months. I just need to lose 25 pandemic pounds that I'd stapled on. Even if it just gives me a kickstart, I'm excited about it. The one she recommended is Zepbound which also has cardio-protective, anti-stroke and anti-dementia effects. Probably the extras only if you take it forever, which I'm reluctant to do unless the price REALLY sinks. The injection I could barely feel; the needle's the size of a spider's eyelash. Dunno if it's placebo effect, but I'm eating less already. Taking lowest available dose, and dunno if doubling that to the next dosage size after the three months will induce side effects. None whatever yet.
Hugs and I'm ready to move to your cottage now, Lighter -- the cold has arrived!
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