I really hope to get back on track next week with more blogging! Its so hard sometimes to sit down and think about what to blog about! I wish I would have started this years ago.....when memories were fresh in my head! For those who dont know me and some are wondering..Molly is 6 yrs old now, and Yes, she is still with us! we could never give up on her! No matter what! Over the years I have learned sooo much from her. I do believe she came into my life for a reason. :)
When Molly was about 4 yrs old, I noticed how she would cling to me differently then the other 2 dogs, It was a different kind of bond. I feel like she finally looked at me as the pack leader and she put her guard down a lot! She was not as tense as she was in previous years. She used to tense up as soon as i would try to rub her or scratch her belly. She growled at me so many times as I would try to manipulate her feet or even try to brush her butt feathers. She would also never look me in the eye. I know thats a sign of submission or low self confidence. I used to try everything to get her to look at me..I would put treats on my forehead and other silly things and nothing would give. She still to this day really does not do it but every now and then I will look over at her and see her looking back at me and I will smile. :)
One of the best things that happened that year....was that she allowed me to groom her without a muzzle. I managed to get a picture of her, almost smiling as she was sitting there as to say....Ok mom, I give up and you win ( this time) ...at least I sure did HOPE that was what she meant! I fought her for 4 years to just let me groom her without a fight and then just one day...she did, just like that!
This bond between her and I is hard to describe. I feel like I formed bonds with all of my dogs in different ways but it was always a natural thing with the other dogs....this bond is one I feel I had to earn, and still earning now. I dont know what I did to get her to change her behavior, but hey...I take anything I can get from her!
here is Molly on the grooming table, no muzzle and it does look like she is smiling, right? ;)
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