I guess I'm a little upset because I thought we'd made so much progress in a really short period of time (I got him as a 6-year-old in October). Over the holidays, I even bragged to my family that I couldn't IMAGINE him snapping at me anymore.

I've got the New Skete book but haven't read it yet--I sort of "relaxed" a bit when I saw signs of progress. I certainly glared at him plenty this morning. I actually didn't even feel that mad (more disappointed), but I didn't want him to have any doubt that I was displeased.

I've been doing the "Nothing is Free" routine about 75% of the time recently. A lot of the time he's been doing things before I'll even ask (sitting while I make his dinner, etc.) Maybe I should move it to 100%, but frankly I'm worried that it'll be as little fun for me as it is for Lefty. I LOVE petting him--even when he initiates it--I LOVE having him cuddled up next to me on the couch, etc.

He probably wiped all the snow on his fur off on our bed after I left! I should start closing the door.

I think tonight I'll cut up some turkey hotdogs and make him do "puppy push-ups!" (Sit/down/sit/down on and on for treats.)