courtnek Posted May 30, 2004 Posted May 30, 2004 I took Laurel and Freebee out on their split leash, for a walk around the neighborhood. Suddenly, around one corner **8** kids came running up. I worried about Freebee since she is not usually kid friendly. But Laurel took the lead, and even though her tail was not up" (not under either) she approached the kids and let them pet her. Freebee then followed suit (not to be outdone by the upstart) and actually wagged her tail a little. A big thing for her. the kids were typical. Pet the head, the ears, the back. Both dogs were very good (and I had them on short leash. They couldnt leave my side) asked a zillion questions. would the dogs sit?: I showed them sit. Lay down? they laid down. roll over? sorry, no....do they bite? only if neccesary. One very small child was enchanted by Laurel's floopy ears and lips, and kept lifting them up to look at them....Laurel pulled away from the lift lipting at first, but when I told her OK she allowed it. she wasnt happy, but she allowed it. I dont know what this kids interest in her lips was.... eventually, she licked the kid, which startled her. She looked at me and said "is she going to bite me?" and I said no, she licked you cuz she likes you. Laurel was now wagging her tail. all in all, it was good socialization, for both the dogs and the kids. Of course, the kids all ran home yelling I WANT A DOG....so I may be in some peoples Sh** list now... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote
Carolk9s Posted May 30, 2004 Posted May 30, 2004 That is wonderful Courtnek, you've worked hard and it is paying off! Quote
imported_Kat Posted May 30, 2004 Posted May 30, 2004 Its just wonderful to hear such great progress :D Hard work pays off! :wink: Quote
courtnek Posted May 30, 2004 Author Posted May 30, 2004 thanks SOOO much everyone!!! :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: Honestly, I dont think it's me, I think it's THEM....Laurel is so gentle, and still a little timid, but she has her moments. Freebee is so full of herself, but with Laurel's "guidance" has chilled out a lot. I think they're training each other. I'm just "supervising"..... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: I'm glad you all think we three are doing a good job... 8) Quote
kendalyn Posted May 31, 2004 Posted May 31, 2004 yay! Laurel sounds like a very cool dog. Buck would probably not have stood for some kid messing around with his lips :-) Quote
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