After getting back from the park, in the rain, where Otis snacked on dog poo, I looked at the muddy throw on the couch, the dirty floor the chewed tables, the chewed up vaccuum cleaner waiting to go to the dump, my pile of bras he has chewed up, the dog hair everywhere, oh dear oh dear, he still hasnt produced the tape from his rear, still waiting . Still, Ive put a darker throw on the couch, Im getting a new vacuum for my birthday, I can close the kitchen door when he starts to counter surf, eat at the table, so he dosent pounce on my food, his recall is good, and he dosent pull on the lead, and he is just snoozing next to me with his head on my lap. The dog poo snaffling is a problem, but at least, its not his own so much. His toilet training is much better, but needs a lot of vigilance, he is going in his crate, with a bit of barking to start, with, he does go in there all night no problem. I just needed to talk, hope you all dont mind, he dosent always pounce on my food when I eat, the very very occasional oppertunity is to much sometimes for him. I do still love him very very much ! xx
Re: Just having one of those days. Oh Maggie, you vent away , we all have " those " days , the ones where we think " Why did I set myself up for this ?" Best thing is to make a cup of tea/coffee whatever , ignore the mess for a little while and think of the positives . I know , positives are hard to think of at times, but they are there , it just seems to be that all the bad things happen at once and we feel a little overwhelmed by them , tomorrow is another day ( hope the tape appears soon ) hugs xx
Re: Just having one of those days. They keep us entertained at least. Though sometimes I feel a bit old to have a young dog... As I write this Obi is beside me on the bed, enthusiastically humping my husband's pillow. Hubby is not as amused by this as me.
Re: Just having one of those days. My world is just the same but I have double trouble. Don't panic about the missing tape just yet. It took Scott two and a half weeks to produce the big flat squeaker he swallowed whole out of a cuddly toy !!!!!
Re: Just having one of those days. You know, someone said this a week or two back...maybe Karen? Life is so much better without mud. Muddy towels, muddy floors, muddy throws, muddy clothes (OMG that woman at the park in the white body-warmer, what WAS she thinking!?) The weather is getting better, spring is springing and daylight is good. Keep your chin up Maggie. And keep Otis's "special cushions" somewhere separate ;D
Re: Just having one of those days. Vent away! We all have days like that, I had one not long ago and just knowing that I can come here and rant to like minded people is the best thing. My partner doesn't quite understand it, he's never had a dog before and just isn't as much of a dog person as I am. I love how well we all know the issues some of us face and know just the right things to say!
Re: Just having one of those days. I think everyone has those days and in my opinion this forum really is a lifesaver I've even started telling my hubby about some of the things I read on here and a few times recently he has even had a look!!!
Re: Just having one of those days. Been there a time or two as well....you will look back and laugh over some of these things, but at the time it can be a bit of a slog. Hugs to you, hang in there!!
