[Lois]

I would just like to say that I am having the same problem and these responses from the members have given me some great ideas and direction. Thank you all.

[Lois]

Thank you for your reply. I will definitely try your suggestions.

She has forgiven but not forgotten. I wish I could get her to use a soft bed or something but she prefers the cool tile. It’s hot outside but our home is really cool- just her preference. She does like her crate, which is upstairs, huge, and in our bedroom. Not a choice during the day. She does have an elevated bed she uses when she is with us in the living room.

I am only using the vibration on her collar. She is responding ok. Thanks again. Lois

[Lois]

Riggan, thank you for your reply and suggestions. I hate to say this but my screw up is definitely keeping her away from the dinner table while we are eating.

I have an elevated bed for her in the living room which she uses – when we are in there with her. She is very protective of us and always nearby. Now at dinnertime she is staying in her spot on our kitchen tile floor while we eat. I’m fine with that and I have been giving her something to chew on to keep her occupied. She is slowly forgiving my husband for MY screw up.

I let her run off leash on our morning desert walks here in Arizona but have been controlling her with the e-collar when needed. Though not often since she really listens to my commands there. In the house it’s like she thinks she is the same as us. We love her dearly but I know that is not the mindset she should have. Today I only used the vibration (in desert) and that was enough to get her attention back. I hate having that collar on her in the house but maybe I should rethink that.

It has been triple digit hot here for way too long and I haven’t had her on leash at all. I’m thinking I should do some leash work in our un-airconditioned garage or in the house for a while.

Thanks again for your input.

Lois