Things are getting better. I'm just discovering that a big trigger for my anxiety is that I just don't handle change very well. It really throws me off. It took me 6 months to enjoy living in our new home, and I anticipate it will take that long for me to feel like this dog stuff is no biggie.
She is super smart. I put a little doggie tinkle bell at the door and she rings it to let us know she needs to go out. Almost completely trained to go outside... just 1 or 2 accidents per day. The worst thing is that she had never been in a crate and it terrified her. So, our nights have been pretty noisy to say the least. I am keeping her in the play yard with access to the crate (with the door open) and today she stayed in it with the door closed for 30 minutes without freaking out. It's just a lot of work! And on top of this homeschooling, being a neat freak, and hating to have my routine changed. I am self-medicating with those little white cadburry eggs, so all should be well.
Thanks for being there for me.
you all are the BEST!!!
