Lesson of the Day

[figmo]

To quote ladysprite, "I'm the primate; you're the doggie."

I've got a rambunctious one-year-old dog who's trying to train me. I'm trying to train her.

She almost but not quite jumps onto the bed. It's as if she wants me to come down off the bed for her. Warren likes to bend down for her, whereas the act of bending makes me nauseous (that head-upside-down thing). I actually want her to jump onto the bed. I will cuddle her massively if she does. I don't know how to get through to her that I do not like her trying to turn what, to me, is an essential part of her survival in this house into a game.

Comments

[bardling.livejournal.com]

You've mentioned a few times before that there are several things where you & Warren disagree on desirable/undesirable behaviour on her part, or at least treat her differently. I think that's where the problem comes from - she's getting conflicting messages of what's off-limits and what's expected of her.

As for actual dog training, you probably know more about that than I do.

[figmo.livejournal.com]

I know. :-(

Warren's been away all week, and Lady's behavior has been improving a lot. Right now she's cuddled up to me, being cute and quiet.