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