Saturday Chatting

cakana

Well, it helps to know it's not just Shane that's barky. I just feel discouraged sometimes (with myself - not Shane). I thought he'd do so well. The therapy dog group has a Board mtg this Thursday and they encourage attendance with your dog just to see what they're about. I was planning to go but no I'm 2nd guessing the idea.

Cathy, I always tend  to think of a "barky" dog as not much different than a person who talks a lot.  Some dogs, just like some people, are more vocal than others.

Jan, I don't blame you for being pi$$ed at that health plan.  With a $9K deductable, you're not going to be covered for much unless someone has an organ transplant, and even then you'd have to lay out a bundle.  Is there a Kaiser near you?  They have a variety of plans for individuals, families, businesses, etc.  Not that Kaisr is always perfect by any means, but I've never had any serious problems with them and they're always there when you need them.

Joyce

Joyce, don't be discouraged. Luke does not bark when he's at therapy. Actually , he only barks when he goes to see on person, but she's not in the building, she's in her own apartment, and insists upon giving him something every time. In the building, he does not bark. When he's in there, if someone doesn't want to see him, he just moves on to someone who does. It's different there then somewhere else. When he's in there, he has a ready supply of people to pet him. When he's slighted on the street, who knows when he might find someone to pet him. He's actually pretty funny about it at home. We have a lot of Russian/Soviet neighbors, and one of my best friends is from Ukraine. Her mom speaks Russian to him, and he knows that certain words generally indicate that the people are interested in him. If he hears those words and they don't pet him, that's the most offensive thing to him. He also seems to really like a German accent. The favorite person, the one who is in the apartment and gives him treats, is German. When he heard another German accent, he got so excited.

I got myself a new pair of sneakers for my birthday. I only paid $20. They were 50% off on clearance and I had the $5 birthday coupon from DSW. They're so cool.