I will try to get a few pictures on here soon, as I will be laid up for a few weeks and will have a little free time. (hernia surgery)
I am happy to say that Brownie is doing excellent for the most part. The only real problem we have anymore is socializing........ she wants no part of it!
Brownie does not like meeting people at all and will crawl under a chair or hide somewhere when someone walks into the room.
We went to the vet Monday for her rabies booster and lymes vaccine, and when we went in she was greeted by 2 other dogs and it was a tense few seconds while both parties wondered how their dogs would respond as they said their dogs had not been exposed to other dogs either ~ but that part went fine. When my wife and I sat down Brownie tried to crawl under my chair, but when I told her to sit she sat next to me panting and shaking terribly. The one bright spot was when we got up to take her into the exam room. As Brownie and I started for the door a little girl less than 2 years old suddenly stepped in front of Brownie and started petting her on the nose. Brownie simply stopped and let the little girl pet her while I reassured her it was ok. It is really a struggle to see a chocolate lab so afraid to meet new people. My wifes sister stops over after work a couple times a week and Brownie is slowly getting to know her but it takes a few minutes before she will go close enough to let her pet her.
As far as the kennel goes... she simply hates being penned up.
The previous owner said they had problems with Brownie chewing things, but she has never chewed anything other than the chew toys we give her.....
so after talking things over we decided to try leaving Brownie out of her kennel. So a couple weeks ago I folded the kennel up and carried it downstairs.
About once a week we will find one of my wifes crocs or one of her tennis shoes mysteriously moved from the rug to the living room next to Brownies pillow, but she has never chewed on them or even untied a shoe string.
Slowly plugging along
Ron