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13-08-2010, 05:57 PM
Originally Posted by Moon's Mum 
Can you try and make a list of his improvements? Maybe he's not come on with socialisation yet but has he improved in other places? Sometimes Cain gets me down but the other day I was thnking about all the things he is better at now
he doesn't whine when I leave him
he's stopped following me to bed at night and settles alone
he doesn't knock the bowl out of my hand, sits nicely and waits
he's stopped heat butting me, jumping on me and yapping for attention
he greets most people nicely and let's strangers in the house
he is doing well with his training
he trust me to do anything with him
he barks at the window less
he still pulls, but less.
He is still focused on other dogs but doesn't do his bucking bronco impression and whining anymore
All these little annoying things he did have disappeared until I stopped without me really realising. Take the time to stop and think, he must have improved with something. Maybe your focusing on the socialisation too much and missing other progress?
Failing that, think about what other positives he had
Cain is a hilarious, clutzy, attention seeking little sod bit he makes me laugh!
He's always there when I need a cuddle
he's always happy and ready to play
after losing my Moon suddenly and far too soon, I learned a hard lesson in taking my dog for granted. I always expected Moon to live to old age, not to get snatched away from me by illness far too young. The time we have with them is short. Despite Cain's flaws, i would be without him. And I contstantky remind myself that his behaviour is nit his fault. Humans broke him and now it's up to humans to fix him.
You are Sam's special human and you will get there with him. Take some time to reflect on the positives, they are there! Once you realise them, you'll find renewed strength. You are doing such a great job, don't give up x
I just felt so bad , took Flynn and the kids to the country park only left him two hours and there was poo all over when i got back, we'd had such a good time and i got so angry coming home to have to clear it all up i didn't even want to look at him, i even have mums lab here to keep Sam company
Here it goes
Sam is a great big bundle of love, he adores the family, and the look in those eyes, i can swear i can see his soul.
He just wants to make me happy and i want to do the same for him, He is so good at obiedience (when no dogs are around), he loved agility(on his own), he loves people, all guests are welcome! he acts like a silly puppy (with dogs he knows) and when i come in the door now instaed of jumping up at me he brings me a gift!(ball, shoe, teddy, sock etc)
xxx
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13-08-2010, 06:35 PM
P.s. Are you still bringing Flynn on the Surrey dog walk tomorrow? I hope so. Sounds like we'd have a lot on common to talk about
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13-08-2010, 06:49 PM
beat that!!!! 
one day you'll look back and laugh.
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13-08-2010, 07:24 PM
Originally Posted by Moon's Mum
P.s. When i first got Cain I came downstairs one morning to discover he had climbed on top of the kitchen table and had explosive diorrehea all over it!!!!
beat that!!!! one day you'll look back and laugh.
will post on the thread xx
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