Two steps forward and 12 steps back

Thursday

Humans experience fear differently than animals. Humans can overcome any obstacles but it's hard for animals to overcome such obstacles.

When I think that I can trust enough to overcome these obstacles, I get scared again and run away. I am at the point today where everything and everyone scares me. Everyone except Fred. Fred is my protector. He barks at me when I rocket out of my crate and run into him. He barks at me if I take to long when mommy calls us back into the house. But he is patient with me when we are in the yard together. He plays with me and chases me around. I like that. He is my big brother. Plus, he doesn't get upset with me when I climb into his crate and take a nap.

I like my mommy because she doesn't push me. Although, I desperately need a bath, she hasn't thrown me into the tub. But, I believe it's coming real soon. I love when she finally sits down at her desk and I crawl under it and lay down. She doesn't try to pet me. It's like she knows that I am there but she is giving me my space. My daddy does that too.

One day, I won't be afraid and I will be a happy and normal dog.

But for today, I will just be me.

Nikki