I have been avoiding this blog all week.....I heard about some negative comments about it (including personal insults) and I guess it made me wonder if there was a point to this blog. Some say I should be concentrating on my dog and not writing a blog....I am writing this as he is snoring away in his bed so I am not really sure why that comment was made! The blog will exist to create a diary for myself about Ben's progress and I also hope it helps other dog owners in similar situations. Me writing this blog is not affecting my dogs training or wellbeing in case anyone is concerned!
So I have decided to continue with this blog and forget those that have nothing better to do than berate me, who will not accept that I have changed and will not accept that I am sorry for past mistakes. And at the end of the day, its really none of their business. Why have I previously cared so much about what these kind of people think? I have absolutely no idea!! Most of them have made many a mistake too. It is time to forget them all.
It can be lonely having a reactive dog but there are people in my life who I am very thankful for, they are there for me and they support me. I want to thank those people, people who let me socialise Ben with their dogs to help him and to help me too. You know who you all are and I am very grateful xx
I have a black lab who is also reactive, not to all dogs just some. I talk to him to distract him from looking at them and he is improving but like you I feel it has to be managed rather than cured.. having said that he is a lovely dog, full of clownish moments at times which can just make you laugh out loud. Lisa
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment Lisa. I find myself talking to Ben to reassure him and I certainly think its helps along with his fav treats! I hope you are enjoying the blog
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