Ari realized today I get a little anxious when she leaves, so we did some short periods of separation training. She’d get all ready like she was going to leave the apartment (I get very excited when she gets her jacket and shoes on), and then she’d leave and close the door behind her. I whined, and ran around looking for her. She could hear me crying from down the hall. She opened the door real quick and say “Quiet”!, then leave again. I was pretty confused and upset, but when I quieted down a little bit, she came back in. She didn’t say anything or pet me for a couple minutes, but then she did! I’m not sure what it all means yet, but I guess we’ll keep working on it.
Then we went to the local pet store! Everyone fawned over me. I was pretty good but that place was so exciting. I got a new harness so I can’t pull so hard, and some pig snouts (Man, I Love those!), a chew, rope toy, and a kong that I only get when she leaves. We walked around a playground.
Then after we took a nap (Ari’s a graveyard-shift worker!), we took a walk around the neighborhood. It was opening night at the theater and there were so many people who pet me! Lots of lights and cars and stuff. We walked around a park and I jumped in a fountain and splashed around! Ari didn’t know I loved water so much but now that she does, I think she’ll take me swimming.
A clerk let me into the store while she bought a soda, because I’m so special!
When we got home, I spent some time with the kitty. She stares at me a lot and hisses if I walk up to her too fast but she’s getting closer and closer to me and sniffs me when I’m asleep. I can’t wait to be friends with her.
As you can see, I’m very tired. What a good day!