Good-ish Mostly Ish

I was downloading pictures today to update the blog and realized the kids had been playing with the camera because there were about 50 pictures of our puppy, Holly. I guess they should be recorded in our family blog.

This one really gives and idea of her size.

This one really gives an idea of what she is usually thinking. (I am small, but mighty and will eat you if I don't like you.)

When describing Holly, PK said, "I guess she is goodish. (Insert pause) Mostly ish." Cracked me up. PK is so serious but every once in a while he throws out something like that.

She is better than she use to be. We are working through her second session of training classes. She can sit, down, stay, shake hands, loose leash walk and is working on heeling. She will even come if she knows you have a treat or you shake the bag of treats for her to hear. Linda, our trainer, says acts such as shaking the bag of treats to make her come is a sign that we are well trained to accommodate Holly. When it is bedtime, she goes in her crate in Hannah's room. She gets a special treat and when Hannah asks, "Are you ready to go nite-nites?" Holly flies up the stairs. It is funny. I am glad she is finally walking on the leash. Taking her for a walk is much more fun than taking her for a drag.

Holly is becoming more confident and at least no longer tries to eat family members. We have really worked on socializing her. Chihuahuas are known for being little ankle biting yappy dogs, but I believe this is a behavior that can be modified. Linda is in complete agreement. When someone comes to the door we are getting her to sit and stay as we allow the person in the door. I was holding her when the electrician came in yesterday and she growled a little. I can't say as I blame her because he was not very friendly. I had a hard time not biting him.

I haven't practiced heeling with her as much as I should. I am just so glad she will walk on the leash. We (probably meaning "I" since I do the majority of her training, care taking, etc...go figure) are really going to focus on it now that the kids are out of school for the summer.