Yesterday Tiki decided she wanted to have a go at the couch. I had a shower and found her curled up on my red blanket. It looked rather Christmassy and a possible kodak moment but I told her to get off. Of course she didn't respond right away but eventually got down with my help. I left the room on another occasion and she was on the couch again. Found at the scene of the crime, was one of her beef? chews. Without giving it very much aforethought, I was eating veggies and dip and I left it on the couch . I went over to the computer and glanced to my right and there she was eating my dip!!
It is a tough decision what to do. I have been successful on keeping my cat off my newly upholstered couch since I moved. I would like to cuddle Tiki which I am doing but I may be giving her mixed messages.
Tiki is not a shedder but my cat sheds constantly. I don't want to favour one over the other. Lacey has already had her nose out of joint since Tiki arrived.
Last night, Tiki was litterly digging in heels during what became a short walk and some carrying. It was strange because she got her usual excited dance when I suggested we go for a walk.For some reason she was difficult to move along and I didn't want to hurt her so I ended up picking her up and carrying her for awhile. She is far too heavy at 12.4 pounds to hold with my left arm and use my cane on the right side.
Today, I am happy to report she walked eagerly with her usual gusto. We met 4 more dogs today. Mougol, Coby, Tiko? and ? I'm going to need to bring a pen and paper to remember all the dogs' names! Of course, I know none of the dog owners day.
Here I was outside without any makeup, my hair not combed and I'm talking to these guys. Also standing there outside Starbucks was Mr "reader/writer" clutching a sci fi book. Great impression! The good news is that Mougol's owner offered to watch Tiki if I wanted to go and get a coffee. I couldn't go inside Starbucks today but another time, I'll make sure I have some money or my Starbucks Card.
Hi... I strongly recommend you get the book "Click for Joy" it is a beginning to the world of positive reward based dog training. (Can be used on cats too). What you may want to do is train them that they are allowed on a blanket on part of the couch, so the blanket is where they are allowed. Training what they should be doing, is much more successful and fun then using corrections for what they shouldn't be doing.
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