A breakthrough!

Ever since I've had Sammy (almost a year btw!!) he's had to be locked in his kennel when I'm gone or locked outside because he cannot be trusted.  Sammy had a problem with stealing things, i.e. clothing, towels, whatever, and enticing Bandit into a thrilling game of tug-o-war with said item.  So the last few weeks I've been wondering how he would do in the house with the freedom of the dog door and last Saturday I made the bold choice to leave him in the house.  I went around the house and picked up everything that I thought would be enticing to his greedy little eyes.  After I was confident (not really) that my belongings were safe I left the house.

Fast forward 6 hours (I was gone longer than expected, but enjoyed the visit with my cousin).  The dogs woke up as I was coming in the door (surprise!) and I started doing a thorough check of my house.  To my utter enjoyment, nothing was out of it's place, nor was anything scattered around the back yard!!  So the last few days I've been leaving him in the house while at work and everything is still ok.  I'm soooo glad!!  It makes things easier and I always felt so bad locking him up and leaving Bandit out.

So....I ask you, who has 4 legs and can officially be trusted??

THIS GUY!!!

I'm so proud of him and tell him everyday :)  The following picture is purely for your entertainment....