In Cisco's case...he pretty much knows the commands, but he's not consistant about obeying them if and when he thinks I can't stop him. I'm going to do more work with him on a long line. Also I do plan to go to an obedience class of some sort with him this summer - I think it'd be good for both of us. He'd learn to obey in the midst of distractions, I'd get to meet some folks and learn a bit more how to handle him.
My old lab was a totally different character...I was really lucky to have her as a first dog! But this whole cowering thing just gets to me. ;-) We'll learn...and he really does want to please, which is a major help. He's not naturally rotten like the dachsies were...
I'm sure he'll catch on, chica. Just a matter of time and patience. :-)
Gotta get to bed. I'm exhausted from this "holiday" weekend.
But the house is clean, the laundry's done and I got more boxes packed than I planned. So I feel like I've accomplished something. :-)
That little wild kitten was just mewing at my front door. I opened it slowly (it ran off as soon as I did) and called to it, but it just meows at me from it's hiding spot in the bushes. :-/
Poor thing.