Hi, Mike, glad the story gives you a chuckle! :)
Well, the cat is doing "ok". Just mostly staying outside. When he does come in, he semi-tries to stalk the dog...you know, standing in front of the door daring the dog to come closer. Or sitting on the floor right at the bottom of the couch or chair the dog is laying on. He became even more comfortable in his role as the "dominant" one after he took me unaware and was able to chase the dog around the yard. Now, he doesn't need to flaunt his power by trying to ambush the dog from behind chairs, etc. The dog was such a basketcase when the cat was doing this.
He still randomly attacks me (not the kids or my husband)...hee, hee, he actually seeks out my husband to hang with, who if you remember, is not a big fan of cats.
The dog yesterday saw 2 deer in the woods behind our house and was afraid until they ran, then she chased them. I couldn't find her and when she finally came, I couldn't really punish her because, as I've read, this teaches the dog NOT to come when you call. So she's discovered a whole new world much farther than our comfort zone and realized nothing really bad happens when she doesn't listen.
For Christmas, we were going to sign my daughter up to train at a Beginner Obedience class with the dog. I called yesterday and she's getting another early Christmas present, we're starting her and the dog in the class on Saturday.
It really is getting better, though.
Have a good one!
