Deck progress!

In my attempt to get deck pictures I had to bribe the dogs with chews. Sunshine now knows the camera is not a snack and each time he saw me pull it out he turned tail.


Sunshine will now come up to the deck every time I go out. He expects treats. I have encouraged him in this expectation by providing treats. Sometimes he will let me pet him. Sometimes not. Were working on getting the same reaction from him if my husband goes out there but haven't had as much time to work on that. This was his best deck photo. He had just finished his chew and was saying, 'OK, can I go now?' I had closed the gates to the deck to keep the dogs from burying their chews and then guarding the spot.

Sunshine will also come in the deck door when his meal is ready provided I leave the door open and walk away. Then I can go close it after he has come into the living room for his food. Yeah!

He still isn't using the dog doors and won't come in if I invite him without it being meal time and there being a dish of food but were making progress.

Here are their enjoying a chew pictures...Sunshine was not happy being trapped on the deck for photos but eventually he settled down to enjoy his chew.