You’ve all been so supportive and kind to me over the last couple of days, leaving comments and suggestions. I wanted to answer each and every one of you personally and I hope I have.
There was lots of great advice and suggestions in every single comment and I want to dedicate an entire blog post to just exactly how I plan to get Delilah and myself back on track, it just won’t be today.
My little grandchildren needed me, so this will be a very short post.
I returned the remote control collar to my friend without trying it on Delilah. When and if I decide to use an e-collar, I will have a trainer come out to make sure I use it correctly. I do not wish to set her back or throw off her training by using it incorrectly.
I have ordered “Lassie Come Home” by the wonderful Dr. Patricia McConnell and until that arrives and I have watched it, Delilah is on leash on our walks.
Her lovely 30 foot leash was cut short and even though I have another 30 foot leash, I went out and bought a 15 footer. She is now much closer to me and easier to control. It is a pain in the butt when walking with others, and so we may have to change-up our walking habits and walk alone for a bit. I am okay with this.
It seems kind of mean to say, but as luck would have it, my walking buddy won’t be available much in the next couple of weeks which will give me some good time to work with Delilah.
The truth is, I had a bad day and I succumbed to frustration and despair.
It happens. That’s how I roll. I give in to it and let myself live it and breathe it and then I slap myself and say, “That’s enough, this is getting you nowhere.” I pick myself up, dust myself off and figure out a way around the obstacle.
Right now off-leash for Delilah is an obstacle, so until I figure out a way to overcome it, she will be on leash. End of story. And I’m completely okay with it.
I want to end with thanking you all again for the warmth and love you gave so unconditionally, it really was like a virtual hug every time I read one your comments.
XOXO
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