I’ve mentioned a few times that Charlie is a bit quirky and came to us with a full set of behavior problems. When a dog has been as extremely ill as Charlie, training is at the bottom of the list of priorities. But now that he’s adjusting to life after surgery, we’re starting to focus on his behavior.
Charlie has finally grasped the meaning of the word ‘No’ last night, which is a HUGE step for him! Now if he starts barking during our dinner time, he will stop when he hears the word ‘no’. He usually starts up again several times, but at least he does stop each time he hears the ‘n’ word.
Then, this morning he actually let me know he had to go potty. He stood by the kitchen door, waiting for me to take him outside. This was after he had been loose in the house for 45 minutes.
I’m so pleased that we finally have a foundation to build on. I was worried that the little guy was incapable of any form of self control, but he has had two breakthroughs in the past 24 hours. Way to go, Charlie!
That’s fantastic Cathy! A real breakthrough. Hopefully now he’s put his paws on the ‘right road’ he’ll more or less keep them there!
WooWoo, Charlie. You are just like all Cavaliers . . . You want to please your humans and you will!!!!
Phyllis in WV/USA with Buddy (CKCS) and Hadley (Clumber)
I’ve been following this story now and I love it! It’s amazing how much progress Charlie has made and now he’s had these great breakthroughs!
Soundbs like you’re doing something right, Cathy!
Congratulations Charlie!!
Oh way to go Charlie! Wow, understanding “no” and understanding how to communicate the need to go potty is probably the two most valuable things he can learn. That is an excellent start and indeed is a foundation.
Yeah Charlie!!!!! What a smart little one you are!!! Every step forward for Charlie is worthy of a celebration!!
I cannot believe how much progress Charlie has had in such a short period of time!!! Just goes to show that the power of love can make miracles happen! My guess is that Charlie knows how much his new mom & dad love him and now he feels well enough to show that love back by doing what he makes mom happy.
Way to go Charlie! Those are two huge steps forward little guy!