Well, what can I say - I had the best "support hotline" in the world to guide me through it!

I am sure we will still have our little "moments"

Interestingly enough, I think Connor being deaf has actually made things go more easily with Ally - his total non-reaction to all her hissing and growling has made her give up! (Although he does get jumpy when approached from behind, and startles quite easily, so it brings it's own problems too!