Originally posted by Cincy'sMom
I am amazed how much she seemed to express the same feelings you have had about SMokey being insecure. Did you give her any info, or just send the pictures?
That's what is so amazing, I didn't tell her anything before
she called to read me the results. She then emailed what she
had gotten from the picture. She wanted to know if I had any
other questions or concerns I wanted to ask about. The only
thing she asked me is what things Smokey liked doing the best.
She said Smokey needed to feel he had a job to do(something
he already enjoyed) and when he did it well, it would help boost
his confidence & make him feel more loved. Smokey really loves
to ride with me in the car(in the front passenger seat) and he
likes to walk the yard's fence line. Not as a guard dog, but as
just something that makes him feel more secure somehow.

She also talked awhile about Maggie, and how much of a good
influence she thinks Magge has on Smokey. She also said that
Maggie will be a real handful as she grows b/c she has so much
energy. She's already a handful. I'm starting classes with
her this week.
All in all, I think she's helped me understand where Smokey is coming from & that helps in my understanding his problems.