[MollyMcFrecklesMom]

All of what is being posted is good advice and it is very important to get your puppy off on the right path. We went through puppy kindergarten with Molly, but found that we were too obsessed with following the rules and it stressed us. Our attitudes were very drill sergeant-like and Molly was not responding to it very well. My mother pointed out that I was not enjoying her puppyhood. After that, I stepped back and continued teaching her manners and whatnot, but my attitude was different and she sensed it and became more responsive. Molly is an extremely sensitive soul, even raising my voice gets me the basset silent treatment. At 10 months, she is a very good dog and has a pretty good understanding of what is expected of her.

My point in all of this (and there is one) is that no matter what, make sure you enjoy your dog and their brief puppyhood. Discipline is very important, but just remember why you got the dog in the first place - to have a companion.

 

[MollyMcFrecklesMom]

It's only happened twice and I certainly learned my lesson! Both times, she would go lay on the bottom step in the living room and look at me with the wrinkled brow and sad eyes. She's a master of making me feel guilty. No amount of apologies and head scratches makes it better. She forgives me when she is good and ready!