Janel and Sophia's Blog (3)

To say it has been a crazy month or so, is putting it mildly...

In mid-Sept. my DH and I went to look after our two grandsons for a couple of weeks.  I had been very stressed over Sophia's biting and nipping and was going to buy a muzzle, to keep the little ones safe from those razor sharp teeth.  Sophia surprised us both as she was extremely gentle and loving to the boys.  Yes, she loved to play and jump but did not nip or bite.   My daughter also has a very old and gentle boxer that…

I am Thrilled to say, I have finally seen real progress in Sophia the past few days, yeaahhhh.   She finally gets it when I say "NO BITE"  and removes her mouth.  I have been concentrating on that particular "bad habit"  all week and letting some other issues slide, for now.   As some of you know, I will be looking after my two young grandbabies and was extremely worried about her nipping/biting issues.  I would like to think it is all the training I have done this week BUT, I also may have…

Wow who would have thought that one puppy could turn my world and house upside down!!!

We picked Sophia up on Wednesday..  She was as good as gold on the 3 hour car trip home.  The first night was a tough one but she has now settled in to only getting up once in the night.  Great for me getting my beauty sleep and let me tell you, at my age I NEED it....

Now that she is adjusting  to us and my grandkids,  with each passing day we notice new and many unwanted behaviors, yet I…