It's a sad day for our family

[Jessika]

*sighs*

Okay... I've just called Petco, they do have a good trainer there, according to the person who answered the phone. It's $69.95 for 6 weeks. There is a Petco 48 miles from here. I am going to contact a friend to see if she can run us up there once a week. And another friend who lives about 22 miles from us to take us up there, when my other friend can't. Hopefully I'll be able to find another vehicle soon.

I called my best friend and told her the situation... She agrees that I should give Zoe this last shot. If the training doesn't work, then she agrees to take her.

The lady at Petco said that she recommends basic training. Which is what we'll start out with. Then we'll deal with the other problem issues.

*cross your fingers and hope that this works*

WHY is it so hard for me to want to give her up?

WOW only $69.95 there?? The PetCo I worked at charged $89.95. Sometimes they would go on sale with the PALS card though.

In any case I am SO SO SO glad that you have decided to reconsider and are trying to get her training. I can assure you that this will work out for BOTH of you!

[Pembroke_Corgi]

I hope I didn't come across as being judgemental, if I did it wasn't my intent and I'm sorry. I'm glad that you are going to give Zoe another chance, though. I think that working with her in a class is going to make a big difference in her behavior. Also, some of her energy will certainly get less as she gets older. One of my dogs, Adele, was a very hyper puppy and we had some problems with her being desructive. Even after walks, and playing constantly with my other dog she would find time to dig holes and chew. But, I noticed a big change in her behavior about the time she turned 1 1/2, and this summer she will be 3, and is more like a "normal" dog, she just needed some extra exercise with all the energy! Anyway, I didn't mean to ramble- just wanted to wish you good luck with the classes!