How much retraining after a month's absence?

Oops: did he forget the chaize was off limits?

What did Gizmo forget after we were gone for nearly a month? 

         Very little: he pulled on his leash for about two minutes when we first went for a walk, but after a few Dog Whisperer “Pssst’s,” he healed nicely.

         Every once in a while he wouldn’t obey us, especially Grace.  Once, despite being called, he remained under the outdoor couch, hidden from view probably because he didn’t want to go inside the house.  I finally had to get a broom and gently prod him to get him to leave.  He quickly walked into the house, with no upset feelings about that assault to his dignity.  And he only did that once.

         He often jumped on our bed, something we frown upon, but despite his limp determination, we got him to leave our room and go to his own bed.

         There were only minor and transient changes in his behavior.  And, when I wanted Grace to do something after we returned from France, I only had to say, “Psssst,” once before she obeyed.  So who was learning from whom?

  ”The best way to get a puppy is to beg for a baby brother - and they'll settle for a puppy every time.”  ~Winston Pendelton