We had a giant thunder storm late this morning. Linda just got home from her first class, just minutes before it started. Perfect timing because the thunder made me so scared I was shivering! She learned from Cesar not to baby me when I am afraid because that only reinforces the behavior. Instead, she let me sit next to her but not on her lap. Then she ignored me during the worst of it. About 2 minutes into the storm, I laid down and closed my eyes. See! It works. If she would have rocked me and cooed don't be scared words, I probably wouldn't have relaxed because I would think something was really wrong. I love Cesar. Since he is divorcing from his wife, maybe Linda could marry him so he could be my pack leader. (Linda just said NO WAY Jose'!)
