There is a new dog at the apartment. She lies out in the front porch, near the door where I walk my dog, and my dog goes crazy, barking, when he sees her. I am starting to keep treats in my pocket. and when we go by, I say "settle!" to my dog, and give him a treat when he settles down. Sometimes it takes a little more aggression on my part (grabbing him by the scruff before saying "settle") but he is learning.
I have been also having issues with the man I have been seeing. I realized that he still wants to see me, in spite of all he has been going through lately. I understand that he has been going through a lot in his life. However, this does not excuse bad behavior. We had a very good talk today, and I thought that we made some headway.
In our talk this afternoon, he said he would call me tonight. And then he didn't. So I called him on it. He asked why I didn't call him, and I said it was because he told me he was going to call me. Then I explained how it was a matter of trust. He said he would call me, and then didn't, although I trusted him when he said he would. Could he understand why I now did not trust him?
I imagine he will say that I am splitting hairs. But I am staying true to my word. If you say you will do something, I need to trust that you will do what you say. Am I right?
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