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Oh, yes, do encourage them! It's an entirely new world out there for me. I was brave and did each eye within a week of the other. I did feel the first surgery a little. No pain, but there was discomfort as I felt everything sliding around - ewwww! I was a bit intrigued, a bit bemused, and a bit freaked, lol. They gave me extra Versed (like Valium or Xanax), where I was hoping they would just numb my eyes more - I don't like taking those drugs unless I Really need them (flying - definitely for flying, lol). It all worked out, though, and I didn't feel a thing on the second eye. Yesterday I was reading road signs off to my husband, something I haven't been able to do in a year or more. We're talking like those Huge numbers on gas station prices that I couldn't read. Gertie is coming right along with the mat. Leah arrives the first week of May for a session so we'll see how well Gerts does. Gertie was struggling with the doorbell so I separated it from the training altogether and did a ring, treat, ring, treat, ring, wait, treat, with lots of praise in between. It retained quite well for today's training and she had the added distraction of kids riding by on their bicycles. All bicycles must be chased, except when we're on leash, then they're tolerable. She also now offers waving in addition to turning around, bowing, and rolling over, when she's unsure of what the heck I want. 😆

Hi I've been there not long ago If I had to re do it, my first concern would be impulse control, as it's a matter of security - fluent response to his name - response to smacking sound and look at me - drop it - leave it - sit - stay - come when called This seems to be very basic, but what you have the impression that going well at home will find a deaf ear when outside, or playing, or following critters... The other thing would be "life training" - crate and pen if you have - car !! This one should not be underestimated - handling and manipulation : touching collar, paws, putting harness and leash Because you just don't want every day basic doing becoming a fight every time Life saving tips : - forcing naps is life saving and life changing, as a cranky, bitey, not wanted to do anything puppy is likely tired but don't want to miss out - do not be greedy and cheap on the chews : chews are mental stimulation, and also calming. The right chew at the right time on a devil possessed puppy may transform him into an angel it seems a lot for just a start, but hope it'll help please post in the picture post when you have him 😉