My Delilah is a constant source of amazement to me. As most of you know it’s not always a good amazement either. 🙂
I had a post all formulated for tonight, in fact most of it was already written, all I had to do was tweak it just a bit and it would have been ready.
Delilah had a different post in mind for me.
Tonight Delilah was amazing and in a good way. I’m so darn proud of her I just felt the need to share it with all of you.
Our walk.
Tonight during our walk we encountered Tia (the GSD) and her moms while they were taking a walk. I heard and saw them before they approached us. We were on a side path so I had Sampson and Delilah sit and wait while the Tia and her moms passed.
Delilah sat perfectly. She didn’t strain at the leash, she wasn’t barking or lunging, she simply sat and watched as they walked by.
Our Dinner
Normally Hubby and I fix our dinners and bring them into the living room to eat while we watch TV. Sampson and Delilah usually lay on the rug in front of the couch. Well okay, Sampson usually lies on the rug, Delilah may or may not, depending on her frame of mind.
We always used to laugh at Sampson because we would take the dishes out of the cabinet and he would go lay down on his place.
Lately we’ve been kind of lax about them waiting in the living room, so they’ve both been hanging around the kitchen while we ready our dinner. Judge me if you will, I know it’s bad.
Tonight I set my plate on the counter and went to use the bathroom and looked over, there was Delilah sitting on the rug in the living room.
WITHOUT BEING TOLD.
After Dinner
After dinner, Hubby and Sampson went outside for something. Delilah sat in the doorway of the kitchen watching as I cleaned up. Since I had a light load of dishes I decided to clean out the fridge. I had a plastic shopping bag on the counter and dumped a bunch of food in there and put the dishes in the sink. Since I was taking it out to the trash I decided to scoop Bob’s box as well.
I left the food on the counter and went and scooped the box, came back out and she was still sitting there. She and I took the bag out on the porch to toss down to Hubby and then we went back inside so I could finish the dishes. She laid down in the doorway. This is practically unheard of in our house.
This crazy, in your face all the time, can’t behave herself dog, was spot on tonight.
When I was done in the kitchen I said, “Delilah you were so awesome, I’m throwing you a party!” I gave her some special treats, lots of rubbies and danced around the kitchen with her.
She really does amaze me sometimes.
Sounds like she’s figuring stuff out, thanks to you!
I will remain cautiously optimistic, today she was her normal unruly self. 🙂
Great job, Delilah AND Jodi! I think your hard work with her is paying off. It gives me hope that someday I might be able to have this kind of a day with Hurley. 🙂
I’ve been trying to work with her even more than normal. Fingers crossed. Hurley will get there, you got him much younger than I got her, I bet he catches it quickly.
I wish you had a video of you & Delilah dancing around the kitchen!! 😉
I thought about it, but since I was already in my pj’s I decided to spare myself the humiliation. 🙂
I love the moment when something goes *ping!* in their heads 🙂 Good girl Delilah!
I’m not sure it was a whole *ping* but she may have had a quick jolt. 🙂
Good for you Delilah!
Awe maybe she is growing up. I know she has her moments, but she is a good girl!
Hey Deliah…. THAT is sooooooo cool drool… You gave your mom her Mother’s Day Pressie… EARLY. I can tell how much she loved it!! Good thinkin girrrrrl.
Yay for Delilah!!!
Good job buddy, you made your Mum so happy she did a dance!! 🙂
Have fun,
Your pal Snoopy 🙂
Give Delilah a great big hug for me!
Sometimes you just wonder what gets into them–does something just click all of a sudden? Or was she just in the mood to be a calm, attentive little sweetie? Either way, good job! All your work is paying off and will continue.
That’s so great. Even the nutty ones have their moments of calm, just to keep you on your toes. I am so glad Delilah took a day to show you that she can keep it together when she wants. It gives hope, doesn’t it? Maybe one day the crazy days will become the exception, not the norm. Hang in there!
Progress isn’t linear. But it’s nice to get those moment of hope that tell you you’re on the right track.
Of course, Delilah could just be messing with you. 🙂 Nah!
Three cheers for Delilah! I saw a movie once where aliens replaced people with exact copies – have you seen any strange lights in the sky? 🙂
Whooo! So happy you had a great evening. It’s moments like these that make all the hard work worth it. I hope you have more and more times like this in the future. She is totally capable of it, keep up the good work!
Anna
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WAY TO GO DELILAH! YOU ROCK!