Change Still Happens: Just relax.

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March 5th 2012 12:09 pm
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Change still happens!

It is coming on two years of me being with my forever family and I still grow and change.

Haven't gained a lot of weight lately, (although Momma tries to fatten me up and I do eat A LOT!), but I have changed in a few new ways by just getting out of my comfort zone and relaxing.

I CAN WALK DOWN THE STAIRS!
Daddy actually taught me this. I have been able to go up since perhaps last July right after we moved into our new house. But going down always seemed a challenge. I learned the hard way that it's not a good idea to just jump from the top step. After that experience.. twice.. I completely gave up on going down and Momma and Daddy decided to give me a little time before trying that again.
In the last month or so Daddy's been taking me down the stairs in the morning and starting me with just 3 steps then working me all the way to the top and this past week I've done the whole set of stairs!!! I really walk like a dainty lady now. Before when Momma would watch I would chicken out or stumble but now she can watch and I do it right, I am more confident. I don't walk down voluntarily yet, it always has to be with Momma or Daddy placing me on the top step, then I hop my way down after Mini but Momma and especially Daddy are thrilled and proud of my ability.

I RELAX!
Another big leap: I dont tense up when Momma or Daddy hold me! We read a story about another doxie who was adopted from a puppy mill and didn't wag her tail for two years. I happily wag my tail but whenever I was picked up, even by Momma or Daddy, I would always tense my whole body. I dont get picked up a lot but before I could walk down the stairs I needed to be picked up and I can't get myself up on the couch either. Almost two years I've been a part of this family and in the past two weeks I've started to relax. Weird. Momma and Daddy aren't sure what triggered my relaxed body when being heald, perhaps just time but they are so happy. They know it's not just my body being relaxed it's my whole being and my mind being relaxed, confident and comfortable.

"Every day do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow."
Doug Firebaugh

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Barked by: MrJackFreckles~SirLick-a-Lot (Dogster Member)

March 5th 2012 at 3:46 pm

Your progress warms my heart, Kiki! You are a remarkable and resilient little doggy, and I am so glad that you are who and where you are now! And your little heart is filled to overflowing with huge amounts of LOVE!

Woofs, wags and licks!
MJF

Barked by: Ceeley (Dogster Member)

March 5th 2012 at 4:05 pm

I's so happy how far you's come Kiki. As far as you's weight, would you like some of my pounds?! Maybe if you take one or two of MY pounds, Auntie will get off me back 'bout me weight!

Barked by: Amazing Grace (Dogster Member)

March 5th 2012 at 4:46 pm

These a just Pawsome things,Miss Kiki! We are so happy for you. You've come a long ways BABY! I think, there is Hope for my little Quirks????
I have an issue that we are trying to work through. I've always been yappy.... Very sensitive to sounds and startle easily...i act tough but I'm not really....

I was a nervous puppy....That is getting better as I get older. After we lost Old Baby, I am more sound sensitive....
The old gal, made me feel secure??? Maybe, I think, it's my job to protect and warn my peeps of anything strange???? We are working on me settling down after I go into Orbit...

Sometimes, I do quickly other times I just don't.....Hugs,Mazy

Barked by: Kiki (Dogster Member)

March 5th 2012 at 4:52 pm

Thanks all for your comments and support through my journey!

Ceeley I would LOVE a few of your pounds!! Momma says she'd like to give me a few of hers too.. BOL! Wish it worked that way ;)
Mazy have your pawrents thought of getting another pup? Mini has helped me and taught me SO much but she has learned a lot from me too. She was bit by another pup before and that made her mad at other pups for a while but since I've been here she's gained confidence again and I've shown her that other pups are just friends nothing to be scared of. BOL @ the Doxie orbit!

Barked by: Ceeley (Dogster Member)

March 5th 2012 at 6:02 pm

I's so happy how far you's come Kiki. As far as you's weight, would you like some of my pounds?! Maybe if you take one or two of MY pounds, Auntie will get off me back 'bout me weight!