Good advice thanks. It’s working out well, she does react to scolding and disapproval, it’s been fun watching Paula talk with her and spell out expectations. On the one hand it could be written off as crazy since dog’s can’t comprehend what she’s being told. But danged if she doesn’t seem to get the drift.
I’m noticing she does want to please us and adjusts her dog’edness to please us, until she spots a rabbit, or Mishka. It’s actually working out pretty good, like you’ve both pointed out the person needs the real training such as accepting that she does always seem to come right back when done with her current distractions. Even the dynamic between the beast next door and our sweet little ‘innocent’ girl has been amazingly interesting and pleasing to see develop. They are definitely becoming pals, with the ups and downs that entails.
We’ve left her alone in the cabin a couple times, today for a few hours and come home with all’s well - no trauma to dog or house. Things are looking splendid. :coolsmile: