Bennie has really embraced the bathroom when we're in it. It's kind of funny. He checks out the shower after we've had a shower and if it's not a shower day he'll sit in a corner. He also sneaks off to fold the bathmat and just sit...
Walks have gotten more interesting as a lot of times I'm just on a mission. Walk and get home - especially if it's windy. I'm still doing treats but not as timely. If you see us walking down a sidewalk with no one in sight he seems very quiet and attentive. In the part where he meets other dogs and people are now wearing coats and stuff - he's much noisier. I am reminded that Milo and Duffy barked at other dogs their entire lives if they were not walking with them. They also did a lot of team "not playing" if they didn't know the other dogs. I thought it was because I was tense on the leash but I don't hold Bennie's leash - he's tethered to my waist.
On the good side - Bennie has made a friend. We met a yellow lab, Arlo, a couple weeks ago and Bennie and her play really well together. I can let drag his leash and they have a good time chasing and pawing at each other. I've found if Bennie's going to listen to me I can speak very quietly; if he isn't - no volume with overcome that lack of attention. I'm sure it seems strange to people that I'm testing for attention with a quiet voice while he barks loudly as we pass. Most of the time as soon as we're by, he snaps back. I have to hope this will continue to improve - he used to do a lot of looking back.
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