Tammi's World

Training Cody

I know, I know. I really need to post some new pictures of Cody. Damn is he getting big. Over 25 pounds now (at just over 4 months). I'll get to it...promise.

Anyway - he spends his weekends outdoors. The yard is big, fenced and he LOVES it. It's his domain.

Now...I'll be the first to admit he is not a well trained puppy. Oh, he can sit with the best of 'em. Well, if he isn't other wise focused, but he CAN sit. Really.

Down - well, he knows what it means. He just doesn't like it.

No - I think he thinks it's a part of his name. No Cody No. Kinda like when you hear someone call you by your full name, you know you're introuble. When I yell No Cody No it's one of the few times he actually gets down!

Anyway - he's a friendly dog. LOVES people. (no comment from Friday night - that was just sick) ANYWAY - he is friendly. BUT if he doesn't like you - nothing is going to change that. Hmmmm sounds kinda familiar. He HATES the teenagers that live next door. Despises them. It's the first time I've seen him react that way to anyone. I'm not discouraging it. I'm not overly fond of them myself so I like the fact that he makes a bit of noise when they are around.

Just now I hear all hell breaking loose in the backyard. Cody is barking and growling and making all sorts of demon dog noises. Of course I run to the back door to see what is going on. Now - while my yard is fenced, the fence isn't in the best of shape. Just enough wire to keep the dog in. Anyway - there is someone hanging out in my backyard. Some guy that I don't know. An uninvitied guest as it were. And Cody was having none of it.

Problem is.....Cody is 4 months old. Well, that and he's a wimp. All bark and no bite.....usually. he was standing in front of the back door just raising hell. My "guest" was just sauntering through the yard - on his way to the neighbors.

I'm glad he recognizing strangers from visitors. I'm glad he didn't go charging out there - he is still a puppy and could have gotten hurt. But I'll be very glad when he's big enough to do more than bark.

Posted by Tammi at June 5, 2005 12:46 PM