11/25/2025
‘Goober’ (6lb poodle) has come pretty far, when he started with me he was accustomed to using aggressive displays to manipulate. He was biting and growling anytime his parents (or anyone else) attempted to make him do something he didn’t feel like doing- getting a bath, being groomed, putting a leash on, etc. He also used these methods in order to get or keep things that he did want- jumping up on the bed and then attacking you if you tried to get him to come down, stealing things he wasn’t supposed to be chewing on and attacking you if you tried to take it away, etc. I am happy to say that it’s now been 3 weeks since he’s tried pulling any of these moves on us, and that he is learning his boundaries and earning new freedoms each day.
I have been bathing him at least 3 times a week to practice, as well as giving him completely terrible haircuts. He has even successfully made it through a nail trimming session. We’re happy with that progress.
I hope you take some time to reflect on the progress you’re making, and be proud of yourself this morning. 🌞🌈☁️🐾