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Old September 5th, 2004, 07:35 PM
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Ahhh, the guilt!!!

This morning I had to take Casey out 6 times -- everytime he just circled around, sniffing as if he wanted to take a BM, but then got distracted, tried to eat something off the sidewalk, etc., and I'd get frustrated and come back in, and work at getting breakfast ready for hubby before work... and the last time I was so frustrated I snatched him up and marched up the stairs holding him way too tightly and even gave his bottom a little smack, and now I feel soooo guilty! I know that he couldn't possibly understand why I was upset with him, and that my actions were not only not helpful, but harmful to our relationship! Is there any damage control I can do now, or just be sure never to show my frustration in such an unhelpful way again? I need help! Also, any suggestions on how to calm my frustration on a crazy morning when my silly poochie has my running up and down 3 flights of stairs multiple times? I don't have the option of fencing in a yard here, so what I need is more patience, which I really do have when it isn't a busy morning! Help!!! Thank you!!!
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