Well I have big news over here! At least, it’s big for me!
Mom has been very sneaky of late. I think the whole family has been in on it together.
It started with Mom and Jamie going outside for garbage duty, picking up the mail, and so forth. They’d be gone a little bit longer each time. The other day, Mom and Jamie left to go to the chiropractor’s office and left me out alone, but in a few minutes, Erik came home – really, no big deal.
The next time Mom had to go to the doctor, she left me sleeping on the human bed (you will remember I blogged about that). It went very well, given the fact that I slept the whole time, so, today, Mom and Dad left me here in the house with NO CRATE for me! I walked to the window and watched them drive away in Zeus, the little orange Fiat. Then I went to the couch and sat like I was Queen of the House. And I was! Mom left the lights and the soft music on for me to enjoy.
Yes, you read that right! NO CRATE for me. Dad was smart and decided to leave the crate open. He figured if I got nervous I could go in it (no way), or if I felt anxious, I could rip up my crate liner (yes, way) instead of attacking the shoes. Mom even left her fuzzy slippers out ON PURPOSE as kind of a little test. I passed, I passed, I passed!!! Woofwoofwoof!
Mom told me later that Dad wanted to stay out a little bit longer, but Mom said that she wanted to be taken home. She said she was worried about me, and that she didn’t want to “set me up to fail” and that it was her job “to make sure I succeeded”, whatever that means.
Either way, both my humans were super happy to see me greeting them at the door, not slinking or skulking belly to the ground because I felt guilty. Yes, I tore my crate liner up just a bit but that was OK. I was alone in the house and I did FINE. Dad said, “I told you so” but Mom was bursting at the seams, she was so proud.
I got a “sugar” dog cookie with some peanut butter on it, a lot of ear and tummy rubs, and Mom praised me in the “good dog” voice for quite some time. (sigh).
I know all my WP friends and family will be proud of me, too! I’ve come a long way!
Woof! Love, Maggie
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Awww, I cannot get over this lovely creature.
Woof! (licks face)
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Yay!! So much fun can be had when one doesn’t have to stay in the crate. And by “so much fun” I mean, nap time without pesky people bothering you!
thanks! thanks also for the follow and welcome! Woof!
I really liked listening to all the soft music, too! 😀
Congratulation! I knew you could do it!
thanks for the vote of confidence! Woof!
You are so fabulous and I’m so happy for you Maggie!!!! You look so cute on your picture…all white and pink:) Such a sweetie:) I know your mom is so proud of you and it’s because of her love for you that you are turning out to be such a wonderful doggie.
thank you, Aunt Gigi! Woof!!!!
Oh, Maggie!! This just makes me smile! Yay for you!!!!
Dat’s so pawsum Maggie. ConCats, we knew yous kuld do it.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Lexi
thanks, girls! woof!
*jumping up and down* WOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOO! *happy dance* I knew you could do it, Maggie! I just knew it! We’re so proud of you! *ear licks* Noodle
(BIG DOGSMILE) thanks, Noodler and the gang, for all the support! Woof!!!!
Woohoo! Yay for milestones! Good job! 🙂
That is so great Maggie! Benji wished he could do that, but he has to wait a little bit longer. Patience is key.
We got Maggie in 2012 and it is 2016, so four years crated and finally able to be left alone. Yes, patience…patience….
You never gave up on her; and that is what counts!
thanks!
Congrats, Maggie!! I’m so proud of you. That’s a big step but it’s a step in the right direction. Keep it up! 🙂
😀 thank you!
Oh my goodness! I know it’s a few days late – but HAD to comment: CONGRATS MAGGIE!! I know firsthand how hard that must have been for you – since Chance has separation anxiety too…That is such good news!! Bet your mom’s VERY happy.
Oh yes!
Congrats Maggie! Well done!
thank you! Woof!