The tests from my ear samples came back, and while I have a lot of bacteria in my ear, the doctor does not think I have a middle ear infection, which would require minor surgery. However, it does mean that we have to aggressively treat my ear infection with an ear saline and ear drops twice a day.
I hate having my ears touched. I will hide in my crate or under the bed. I used to try to bite my dad when he tried to put them in my ears. But now, he closes my crate and the bedroom door before he pulls out the drops, so I have no escape. And I have decided to stop biting because after he's done, I get a treat and Mom and Dad tell me how great I am.
I love this positive-reinforcement training that my mom keeps talking about on all her web sites. I respect her and do what I say and then something good happens. If I don't, I go in timeout and don't get to be with the family, but I never get hurt.
I'm glad she's getting her PhD in animal behavior and realizes that "dominance theories" are out of date. You know, in a dog pack, the "alpha" is not the one that's growling at everyone and correcting everyone. If you lose your temper and do corrections, that actually shows that you are insecure and not in control of your pack. And it makes you scary! You can be positive and still strict. Just set rules and be consistent. That's the whole secret. Try it and see.
Love, Fenway
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