Camber+ Farmer's Market = Disaster

Took Camber to the dog park and a pit bull got a little too friendly and she charged and snapped at him. I was just as surprised as the dog. Camber is a proper girl, and really. Does it take that much sniffing to get to know another dog? Didn't think so. The pitty didn't go near her after that. Despite the pitt's attempt to get Biblical with Camber, she really was a sweet dog.

Camber made quite the splash at the dog park. It was a new group of dog's and everyone was oohing and aahing over her. Hey, they can't help it. And since she was doing so well at the dog park--walking around the other dogs, letting people pet her (HUGE step), obeying me, I felt that it was time to take her to the next level.

The Farmer's Market in Copley Square.

It was a mess. Poor Camber. Talk about sensory overload. She was exhausted. Too many people, too much noise, the constant requests to pet her. Then, there was this guy that walked into her, tripped, and gave me a dirty look. What a loser. This is the second dirty look I've gotten from people who messed up their interaction with MY dog! Camber saw him coming at her, she was on the leash and decided that she'd just crouch down (literally, scared still), and then he walks right into her. I was so scared. Scared and I felt totally selfish in bringing her to the Market because deep down, I knew that she wasn't ready. I didn't think that there'd be that many people there and let me tell you, they were not all aware of their surroundings.

I gave her some extra treats when we got home and lots and lots of love. She and I were sitting on Clarendon St, near Newbury St, waiting for Moses to leave work and it was a quiet spot and nearly everyone who walked by commented on how cute she was. Camber definitely was at more at ease then. I'm hoping that I didn't set her back. I'm sure I haven't, but still...

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Comment by Anne on August 25, 2008 at 9:24am: I remember when Le-Le 1st asserted herself. I was shocked such noise and teeth showing was my dog. She does it a bit with larger dogs when they have done their sniffing and she thinks OK that's enough. Also to just let them know to keep their distance I think. She growls at people sometimes even when she is hiding behind me. It is usually people with sunglasses on or baseball caps. Freaks her out. I think it is good that she can be verbal about what is scaring her and then I can get her away. We are going to start obedience classes in the hopes of getting her more confidence and to socialize her a bit more. I would not worry about putting her in a situation that was uncomfortable for her. They seem to bounce back more than we do. We walked down a busy main st earlier this Summer and she hated it but we got to a quieter street and she was fine. I think it is good to keep trying new experiences with them little doses at a time so they will slowly get better and see the world is OK. Our girl still will not let strangers touch her or come near her.

Comment by Elys on August 23, 2008 at 8:18am: Yeah, we all mistakes. I'm sure that she's over it now. she's sitting next to me on the couch, napping. and she was all about the love last night and this morning. Thanks for the encouragement, ladies!

I have not taken Cam to the commons. yet. I have taken her down Comm Ave, though. She really liked it.

Comment by Stephanie & Lola on August 23, 2008 at 4:15am: Camber is beautiful!! Have you taken her to the Commons yet?? I've always wanted to take Lola there, but I don't drive so I would have to take the train from Revere.