mbc1963 Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 On Saturday it was three months since I brought Cricket home. I took her to the woods today and let her loose. I typically leash her when we see people and dogs approaching - because it's not polite to let your dog charge at strangers (though she wouldn't) and because big, charging dogs freak her out. Today I noticed that as we were walking, when I said, "Wait," Cricket stood in her place and waited until I could leash her. When I said, "Come here" she came. So as a few joggers and bikers came towards us, I called her to me, had her sit, and then did the "wait." Each time, she waited in a sit - politely and unleashed - until the people passed by us. She kept her eyes on me so she could see what I wanted her to do. It's so amazing, how much they take in, in such a short time! I still deeply miss my old boy Buddy. But this is the first day I could truly feel that Cricket is looking to me as her partner, is trusting me to advise her as she navigates the world. She's so willing to listen and give what I want. <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 It's a wonderful feeling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcv-border Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 I am so glad everything is working out so well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentleLake Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geonni banner Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnLloydJones Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Some people talk about the rule of threes. Three days, three weeks, three months. It's a good rule of thumb as long as you don't take it too literally. Nonetheless, there are definite transitions at those (approximate) transitions. Good girl, Cricket, you have reached a milestone; you are finally home, where you belong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfreda Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Way to go Cricket! How old is she? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teresaserrano Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 That's such a great feeling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligande Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Happy to hear that things are going well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbc1963 Posted September 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Way to go Cricket! How old is she? Hard to say - they estimated 5 at the rescue, but based on her white teeth and occasional, crazy zoomies I'd put her at 2 or 3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisandgabe Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Aww, we're about 3 months in with Gabe too. He's finally walking pretty well on a leash, and this morning on our walk he didn't bark at the guy he always barks at. The progress is so cool to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosikins Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Awesome! Got any photos to share?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Wonderful progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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