Being Ana plus Deus and Xander, too

Our second Anafull day has been adventurous. This morning we did the switcheroo as everyone had to get out to pee and all that jazz. That was fine. Breakfast was uneventful. Ana and the boys had some contact through the doggie gate... Xander barked a little bit.

Then into her crate she went with only a little complaint.

Fast forward 9 hours. Ana seems afraid to go outside and I realize that most of the time she's out there, it is either dark with wet grass or filled with large dogs that want to sniff her hoo haa. I'd shiver, too.

Then we entered chaos. We have 15 minutes until our trainer from Pawsitive Reactions shows up. For some reason, Ledcat puts a pizza in the oven. Our handyman calls and for some reason has transported our brand new fence posts to his house. The boys are wondering what's going on. I'm talking with our neighbor about his new roommate. Debby arrives. The smoke alarm goes off. Great. I come in the house to find Ledcat poking at the smoke alarm with a broom and Ana quivering under the kitchen table. "Oh Debby, she's not shy at all!"

Finally, we get the noise toned down and training begins in earnest. First up was Xander. He was won-der-ful. No barking, just some sniffing. Very responsive to treats. Very obedient ... sitting and lying down while still watching Ana. Ana was lacking in the fear. All good. Debby is pleased.

Then Do-Do. He wants to play with her sooooo badly. The body language was very playful, but he was intent on her. He even ignored the treats. He sniffed her a bit, then he began a prolonger series of "play with" barks that must have really pissed off the neighbors. It was LOUD and our backyard is an echo chamber. We waited him out. One last sniff of her butt (from aloft in Ledcat's arms) and then back into the house with him.

Tonight, the boys have been enjoying Kongs in the kitchen while Ana has her bitty kong in the other room, separated by a baby gate. They are doing really well. No barking. Deus again really wants to see her and is a bit frustrated. I just sent them downstairs so Ana could go out to potty and I can hear Deus settling down.

Tomorrow, we are supposed to rinse and repeat. Then somehow leash everyone in the living room. I don't think there is any furniture that is capable of restraining Deus and I'm only so strong. So we'll have to see about that step.

I have to meet a friend to pick up tickets to her all-female comedy show on Saturday night. Friday is dinner with some friends. So we are taking baby steps at this point.

Right this very minute, Xander is still fixated on his Kong. Simon is laying under the kitchen table. Deus is hoping that if he stares at the babygate enough it will magically melt away and let him lick the puppy. A ha!

I wonder what Mona is doing?