Help! Oso turned on me!

[robinandoso]

Seriously, I think there must be happy drugs in the dog park water or something . . .

Oso has been a ridiculous adorable and good dog this week. I started a new job and was a little worried that he'd be grouchy about it because my schedule changed. Instead, he's been very good when left alone - no destruction at all yet. And when I've been home, he's been a little velcro dog. Sleeping on the floor right next to me in whatever room I'm in, even instigating a snuggles a few times. He's also been really good on the leash this week, and great with his new training commands.

Tonight, he wanted to play while Chris and I were watching a movie, so I told him to play with his toys. So he goes to get his ball and drops it on the floor and catches it mid-bounce. Over and over, all over the house. Just literally playing by himself with his toy happily.

What happened to my snarky teenager?

[nick's spirit]

Sounds like Oso just needed a reminder on his manners
So great to hear that he's back to his sweet self!!
and that "snarky teenager" is never really far from the surface, it may come out from time to time, but I think you & Oso have it under control

[Davey Benson]

an occassional snap of temper is nothing to be too shocked over, at least I never have given it a second thought. They are dogs, dogs bite. That's one of the first lessons I learned as a kid.

Now if it starts to become a pattern or a trend, then that's when I start to become concerned.

Heck, even my black lab who I have now, and have had for going on 13 years now, has drawn blood on me on occassion. But I have always looked back on the incidents and thought to myself, "boy that was dumb to have my (face/hand/etc.) that close to his mouth when he was all wound up and aggitated. I've never worried about wether I could trust him, or if I had to re-home him. You just have to be confident with dogs, they can pick up on people who aren't confident, and if you can't be confident, then FAKE IT!

I've learned how to read Sams emotions and expressions much better since then, and I know when he's getting ready to really loose his temper, and I have learned what can difuse him. Fortunately he's generally a pretty mellow tempered dog.

Glad to hear that things are settling down with Oso.