One month

It is one month to the date that Teddy arrived. I would like to think I have made strides with him. He is such a sweetheart. He is no trouble whatsoever, but I sure wish I knew if he was "happy". He wags his tail a lot at both of us and he really likes Dave and follows him around which is cute. I kind of think Sunny in particular resents it. She is such a suck. Today Teddy actually stayed while we played. Of course he waited for the treat but he wasn't running back and forth like he usually does. And after Saturday's fiasco with the noise, well yesterday and today in particular, were great. Barb and Larry were here and we all went for a walk when a firecracker went off. Harley is bad enough, but Teddy really freaks so Dave and Larry took the two of them home while Barb and I walked with Storm and Sunny another time. Teddy was good with them in the house and in fact, he now approaches Miriam on his own. I guess that is a good sign. I know enough to take it slowly, to break down a behavior in small steps, but it kills me to see him so terrified. I have to keep telling myself that he has almost 8 years of reinforced behaviors that are all negative. This will take time. Maybe he is here to show me that I can learn new things too. It sure is a challenge.

Tomorrow is another day. I look forward to even the slightest positive sign. I hope it comes sooner rather than later. Harley goes for his annual check up tomorrow too..it's always something:)