I’m Wilma and I have Issues
Hello, I’m Wilma and I have issues. I have issues with there being a cute puppy in the house and her being spoiled rotten. Ok, so I’m my own worst enemy. After years of living with elderly dogs and my own ill health, I’ve forgotten how to play. My jealousy isn’t getting me the results I would like. Yesterday wasn’t one of my best days. I started the morning being sick on the bedroom carpet – as a result of stealing a number of Pebbles’ treats the day before.
Then I became fixated on the chew that Mum was using to get Pebbles to carry something, instead of biting her feet. I would very much like that chew. Ok, so it probably wasn’t the right thing to do for me to climb over Pebbles to try to get to the chew. I might have been at fault in standing on Mum’s laptop, but it was a very big chew and I was excited.
Time out
You would expect Pebbles to be given a time out now and again. When she gets really bitey for instance. But, I was given a time out. Me – aged 9 ½! I don’t need a time out – except I did and I was given one. Of course, I calmed down and then Mum spent some time with just me doing bits and pieces around the house, just to make me feel a bit better.
I’ve really got to get over this. Even I can see that my current behaviour isn’t going to get me what I want.
Our swing
Mum finished building the swing. Pebbles loves it. She kept going on it and didn’t want to get off. I tried it and it scared me. I don’t think I will ever go on it again. I’m just not as nimble as Pebbles and not as adventurous as I used to be.
I guess today’s another day. Maybe I could do things a bit differently. Pebbles had such a good day yesterday that it was a shame I spoiled it a bit. Pebbles had a ride out in the car and did much better. They went to check out the place she’ll be going for her training so they knew where everything was. Pebbles also made progress on her toilet training and learning to carry something to occupy her mouth and stop her being bitey. I think Mum has tuned in a little more to the way that Pebbles is thinking which is helping.
Today is weigh day. I wonder how much she’ll be this week.
Love and woofs
Wilma
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