DDD
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As some may remember Ace (100# or so Boxer) is a good dog and husband's best friend. husband allows Ace to do a number of things that drive me nuts. Ace gets on the furniture...husband thinks it's cute and I finally gave up the battle last year. Ace comes in the kitchen when we eat...husband thinks it's cute and I almost always let it slide. Ace sleeps in our room. Not my idea but husband loves him nearby and Ace doesn't cause any problems.
Up until this week the only problem with Ace in our room is that he is terrified of storms, jumps on our bed and does not follow the "down" command. It's a rare occurence so no huge deal.
Morph time started this weekend. We had company and were all eating on the porch. Ace kept going from person to person. When I told him to "go" he didn't. When I stood up and went next to him and directed him...nothing! I slightly elevated my voice...nothing. I ended up taking him by the collar and almost dragging him into the house and closed the sliding glass door. Yesterday difficult child#1 was in our bedroom watching tv and when he decided to move on he told Ace to "come" as he walked out.
Ace wouldn't budge. Finally, Ace had to be tugged out of the bedroom. Sigh! This morning I had the same blankin' response. He ignored my stern voice. He looked at me with a "x you" expression on his face. I pulled him out of the room. My back is not happy.
So...not going there again. Ace is banned from our room. husband is going to be upset. Ace is going to protest at the door. I can't think of any other solution. Why he would all of a sudden want to be the dominator I haven't a clue. I'm a Warrior Mom. I do not relinquish control to difficult child's. Any ideas?DDD
Up until this week the only problem with Ace in our room is that he is terrified of storms, jumps on our bed and does not follow the "down" command. It's a rare occurence so no huge deal.
Morph time started this weekend. We had company and were all eating on the porch. Ace kept going from person to person. When I told him to "go" he didn't. When I stood up and went next to him and directed him...nothing! I slightly elevated my voice...nothing. I ended up taking him by the collar and almost dragging him into the house and closed the sliding glass door. Yesterday difficult child#1 was in our bedroom watching tv and when he decided to move on he told Ace to "come" as he walked out.
Ace wouldn't budge. Finally, Ace had to be tugged out of the bedroom. Sigh! This morning I had the same blankin' response. He ignored my stern voice. He looked at me with a "x you" expression on his face. I pulled him out of the room. My back is not happy.
So...not going there again. Ace is banned from our room. husband is going to be upset. Ace is going to protest at the door. I can't think of any other solution. Why he would all of a sudden want to be the dominator I haven't a clue. I'm a Warrior Mom. I do not relinquish control to difficult child's. Any ideas?DDD