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Tiny Dog: May 2011
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Sunday, May 29, 2011. May 28, 2011. Playtime was a bit less stressful for Eli this morning. He was not playful with the other puppies, but he did not stay hidden under my chair. Maybe by the final class he will be playing with the other "kids". Eli did experience a little socialization with friendly "strangers" this morning. He had no problem being held by others and demonstrated the positive sign that he was still looking for me while being friendly with someone else. I don't understand it. Now, I would...
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Tiny Dog: June 2011
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Thursday, June 30, 2011. Following my meltdown as a result of the negative behavior Eli began exhibiting, I was provided with information which really helped ease my mind. I like one point: "There is no such thing as the 'MAGIC' dog. You have to train the dog.". Another piece of reassurance I received from the trainer, Lisa, at My Dog Training Center. Eli is three-quarters Chihuahua. Treat I feel, though, that it's not so much Eli who needs correction, but Mei-li, our Lhasa Apso. She steals Eli's treats ...
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Tiny Dog: April 2011
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Saturday, April 30, 2011. Today we received Elis AKC Canine Partners certificate, as well as a letter from my neurologist stating his approval and support of me having a service animal to assist with my disabilities. One great point from our first weeks together is that Eli is doing a remarkable job with good behavior while inside his carrier. I am very pleased with his progress in the carrier, as this is the main way he accompanies me. Eli had a bath. He was not happy about it. The more baths he...Eli's...