
It's time to go 'nite nite'
It’s time to go “nite- nite,” but where is Sofie? Louise is already in bed fast asleep. Sofie is hiding (or so she thinks) under the curtains. She was actually in her kennel a moment ago, but I turned around to do something and she decided to go hide. It is not that she does not like her Kennel, it is all about being able to decide whether she is going to do what she is told. Ah, the endless power struggles with this little one. Finally, I actually got her on her feet and gave her no option, so she reluctantly went in. We go through this almost every night lately. I do find it funny because it reminds me of when the kids were little and they would say, “Just one more story, or one more song! PLEASEEEEEEE!”

Mommy won't see me if I hide under the bedroom curtain. I am so smart!



I can hear Lil’ Sofie in my head saying “Do i really have to go “Nite-Nite” Mom? Could you leave the curtain up just a little so that I can make sure you are still near by? Could you turn on the TV so I can hear some music? Can I have another drink of water? Lulu is such a goodie-goodie – I want to play some more! Please, Please, Please… “ You have to love these little ones because they are such a joy.
Just another dogdaz evening at our house ❤ 
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Notice that the dogs are off leash while I am taking this picture, It is the first time that we took a walk together into the deep woods. And now, with the daily training that I have been doing with both the dogs (Sofie on the e-collar and Lulu on the Clicker & treats), they are actually at a point where I can drop the leash and even Sofie stays where she is placed. OMG!!!! What a pleasure. In only 2 weeks I have really seen an incredible difference. Sofie is coming in from the yard when called, she is much more attentive, and seems to be calmer over all. Last week we worked on “Sit,” “CalmCome,” and “Break.” (I just made a Fruedian slip and wrote “Calm” instead of “Come,” until I just edited it. LOL ) This week we added the “Place” command. I like “Place,” it is going to really help me to have them sit on towels at the door instead of go charging into the house with muddy paws. Now don’t think that I am kidding myself that these two angels won’t go charging off after a ‘SQUIRREL!!!!!’ or a fox, but at least I have a chance for Sofie to return. And I want to give a shout out to Sofie’s trainer John Poole, who is starting his own company and actually has created his own WordPress site, LizzasK9Training. So far, so good with my little SoSo (Sofie Bear).

What was that noise? Can we chase it?
Just another DogDaz morning at our house ❤

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