Well, we are back from the school run, and Steve says he had to come downstairs as it sounded like world war 3 starting up. He had just managed to get them both to sleep either side of him on the sofa when we came in so they are up and pacing again.
We tried to make a bit of a fuss of both of them, and it went well for a few minutes, but Salty started to get very agitated. Panting, breathing heavily etc. I wonder whether making any kind of fuss of them is a bit like trying to comfort a dog during fireworks, in that it just makes them think they have something to worry about. So now we are all trying to go about our business as usual. Buddy is asleep on the sofa, Salty is sitting at my feet, but not yet asleep.
Good news is that she seems to like Ben so far, but of course any time she goes to meet him, the Bud gets jealous.
Perhaps we are discovering that Bud wants to stay an only dog? Or perhaps if she would play he'd be ok? Apparently she has been playing with two dogs at the rescue, but has been terrified by 5 terriers! I guess Bud is behaving more like a terrier than she would like.
I have tried to lure her into a sit, but she is a bit stubborn and once she realised the treat was conditional she just walked away!!! Not that she needs any treats really, she looks like a coffee table at the moment, poor love.
I'll keep you informed of any progress! Not much else getting done today.
