Phoneography Challenge: Challenger’s Choice (Portrait)
Apps: Camera+, Snapseed
Switched the viewfinder to the screen side of the camera so that it is easier to take a picture since I am strapped down in the car. Oh look, I got caught in the frame as well, sans head. So there you have it, me and my dog. :P
Mr P was driving so he couldn’t be in the picture :P
For the last couple of months, I have started to worry that perhaps Donna is missing out on building social skills now that she has started life afresh from the shelter. I guess you could even say she perhaps never had social skills to start with. This, after all, was the dog that was isolated with an old man dog (who is too chill to care about crazy pups) because she couldn’t get along with the other dogs in the other bigger fenced yards.
We took her to the dog park, but she couldn’t deal with the dogs that home in on her and got fearful. I introduced her to our cousin’s dog Doudou, but they seemed to prefer the grass around them compared to each other. Oh she wanted to meet the other dogs we pass by on our walks alright, but a lot of times her tail would be wagging stiffly, which apparently can mean that she is undecided if she wants to be friendly or no.
But over the weekend, we drove to a doggy cafe and then to the dog park and she did great with both. She was gentle with the small dogs in the doggy cafe and a little submissive but friendly with the big dogs at the dog park! The people we met remarked at how calm and gentle she was! Good progress given that we have only had her for half a year so far! :D I’m pretty stoked!
Kuruk
That’s a lovely smile Donna! Woooowoooooo, Ku
weliveinaflat
It’s the excitement of being in the car and going to places! :D
lensandpensbysally
Wonderful family portrait–happy Phoneography Monday.
weliveinaflat
Thank you Sally :)
sustainabilitea
We’ve had several rescue dogs and it can be difficult..but so worth it. Lovely photo!
janet
weliveinaflat
Thank you, Janet :), for the encouragement.
rubytheblacklabrador
Slowly slowly all in good time. She’ll get there and probably only in her own good time. You’re doing really well giving her opportunities to mix with dogs and doing even better recognising when she’s comfortable :)
weliveinaflat
Yes, thank you! I’m ok with being patient. But I guess I also like to prod things to make it move a little :P
rubytheblacklabrador
You don’t need to ‘approve’ this comment but see http://adventuresofadogmom.wordpress.com/2013/07/29/molly-mutt/ for crates and beds…
weliveinaflat
hoho, its auto-approved!! Because its more fun for the person commenting to see the comment actually appear vs your comment is pending moderation. Haha! (no offence to Sonel :P) Does make tracking if I have replied to a comment more difficult. (yes Sonel was right :P)
The Molly Mutt looks fantastic!! I wonder if they ever go on sale… but I suspect not. D: Another thing to save for. :D
1st World Dog
Lovely to hear about the outings Donna. You will meet some happy dogs who want to be your friend and then there are those that are just grumpy pants…. don’t take the grumpy pants personally. Wag your tail at them as you turn around and move on. I love visits to the local cafes…. always a good chance for pats and the old bit of food.
weliveinaflat
Haha grumpy pants, haven’t really met a dog that wore pants yet! :P But yes, will do as you advise!!! ^__^
Linda Arthur Tejera
You are such a good mom! :)
weliveinaflat
Thank you Linda, there are good days and bad days :)