Thanks Tootsie Mum

It's nice to know that l am not the only one going through it. I know that sounds bad but when l was in labour, l managed to make myself feel better thinking that somewhere in the world, some other poor moo was going through the same thing - so l did'nt feel so alone!!!!

I feel that l have let down all my mutts by not being a proper pack leader but we humans are a sucker for big eyes and cute noses!

Anyway last night once l switched the light out all went quiet. I sneaked a peak and Seiger was in his own bed, Schmoo and Scamper were curled up in the little bed together - so looks like that problem is solved. Thanks Karen - l owe you one.

The only thing is unfortunatly l managed to sneak out to the loo without letting them out but straight after hubby went too and managed to let all 3 out of the room. He ended up letting them all out and Scamper barked! Could have throttled dear husband for that.

Next morning at 7am - Scamper started whining to go out, let my hubby do that in revenge for last night but he was not quick enough - one wee and one poo later and loads of
moaning about how the dogs are mine bla de bla !!!!!

Tomorrow new regime. I will get up and do it - l am not a very early riser - 8 am sounds about normal as l work in the afternoon. Also l was up late reading (yes a dog book!). Tonight early to bed and all that! I have also decided to take over the feeding of the dogs as well. I am going to really throw myself into this leadership thingy.

Bye the way how old is Tootsie? Do you have any problems with her? I think this is a great forum. I have learned more in the last couple of days than l have in the last 10 years on my own.

One more question for Karen or anyone else who knows what to do?
Scamper (Jack Russell)was born early November last year. He has only ever been with his litter mates and Mum and Mums owners. He has only been out in the garden in a run for a couple of hours a day. I have found him to be very agrophobic.

As soon as l start to get ready for the walk he literally runs away as quick as he can get! When l have taken him out he drags behind. When l let him off the lead in a safe place he seems to relax and actually runs around like a normal mutt. Possibly he has a lead and halti phobia actually!

Anyway my vet says that l should'nt take him out and that one day he will wonder why the other dogs are excited about going out and want to go! I think by that time he will be afraid of people, dogs and anything else? Any advice anyone?