Remmi has a lot of personality. She has a LOT of energy and she craves constant attention. She gets into everything and she can be annoying but she's my girl. Remmi is a bit psychotic at times but we really bonded in November when I lost my job.
I liked Remmi just fine but she was locked in the crate all day (for her safety) and just a huge ball of energy when I got home and let her out so our relationship was a bit strained. Not to mention the fact that my mom would come over most days, take her outside and play with her for hours. Still, she was full of energy when I got home from work. I didn't mind playing with her when I got home, but she wouldn't let me do anything I needed to--like cook and eat dinner-- without causing a ruckus. When I got laid off due to the economy, we really had time to spend together and she became a much calmer dog.
Since I now had time and daylight, I taught her how to walk on a leash and started bringing her for walks every day. The walks help her get her energy out and she really needs to go everyday. It's been nice that I have been able to take her and exercise her the way she needs to be. She loves exploring new places but she is a very strong dog and it is a little difficult when other dogs walk by, but other than that, she is great on a leash now.
My husband began working longer hours further away so to save sleep he made the decision to stay in the work area all week. And since I no longer had a job, I no longer saw people on a daily basis. So Remmi became my new BFF. She's kind of like a person. I never thought I could love a dog that much, but I do.
She's grown up a lot in the past few months also. She just turned one and everyone has noticed that she has calmed a little bit and she listens a lot better. I can't help but wonder if it's because I'm home with her giving her exercise and attention or if it was bound to happen with age. Either way, she's a good dog and I'm so glad she is ours. She's not perfect, but nobody is right?
Have you ever had a difficult dog that you were able to tame in time?
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