Little Dog in a Big World

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I’d heard that Jack Russell’s were fearless. Not Misha.  Every door, horn, scream, hiccup caused her to jump or flee.

Since I wasn’t able to take her for walks until she got her shots, I decided to ease her into the world each day.  Several times a day, I carried her around the neighborhood.  We walked up and down the street, stood on the porch, and checked out the neighbors.

At first, she would shudder in my arms and try to jump to safety.  Slowly but surely, she became comfortable.  I was a little concerned that once I started walking her on leash that she would refuse so she could get carried.  But, it was better for her to be familiar with the sights and sounds outside then to be comfortable on leash.

After a couple weeks, car door no longer scared her.  She is still curious about people walking by but it no longer causes her to get nervous.  Her biggest problem now is the garbage trucks.  I’ve gotten her to where she will stand at my side and watch, though I can feel the tension on the leash.

Each day she gets better, which is what I am striving for.