Barking

Wow, how time flies! I can't believe another week has passed already. Buffy's laying at my feet right now and says 'Hi' to everyone. Bichons are really wonderful companion dogs. She is so loveable that it is very hard to get or to stay mad at her for any reason. Her only fault is barking when I say to stop, and that probably is my fault and not hers. She barks on and on at the squirrels out the window or cats and people, especially the poor mail lady! The only time she will stop is if I actually go in and confront her.....no sense yelling 'no' or 'stop' from another room because she just won't listen. Hopefully, one day, she will have had enough and just stop on her own! I've bought several dog training books and tried several different techniques to no avail. I remember her groomer telling me when she was only 6 months old, that she was unrelentless......so I really think it's something she has inherited from her parents. For example, when she wants up on my lap, and I don't respond right away, like now when I'm on the computer, she gets her little paws and legs scratching on my knee '50 miles an hour' until I finally give in and pick her up. Now how can I be mean and not pick her up? I guess I've spoiled her!!!  Anyway, will sign-off for now and write again soon. Happy Victoria Day long-weekend to our fellow Canadians!

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