Is the coast clear? ~ Graham and Gus Kitties

Note: Greg had taken the pups out to play ball. They hadn’t even made it to the kitchen when the kittens appeared at the gate then immediately came into the living room and then on to the dining room where they were when Greg and the dogs came back in. The kittens hearing them slowly, slowly sauntered back to their kitten palace. Progress! ~ My Margret

This morning in the living room while the Golden slept and the Terrier was relaxed but watchful we ventured in. We got about half way across the room when the pups started barking at us. I (Gus) went back into the kitten palace and I (Graham) went under the couch. My Margret waited for a couple of minutes to see what was going to happen (Just a lot of sniffing around) and then led the dogs out to their pup pen. She came back in calling “Graham where are you buddy?” I showed her that I had gone back out with Gus. She told us we were good boys and let the pups back in.
She said she would have waited longer to let us all work things out but she had to get ready for an appointment. Until next time! ~Gus and Graham Kitties.

Graham didn’t come all the way through the door but nose to nose with no barking and a wagging tail is huge! Progress! ~ Scruffy Pup and Graham Kitty

My brother Graham can climb up the door but he can’t do this! Ha! I guess that makes me the winner!!! ~ Gus Gus Kitty

I think I can, I think I can, I did! ~ Graham Kitty

Note: On the rare occasions when the double doors are closed the kittens like to climb up the windows. Why? Maybe to figure out how to open the doors or maybe just because they can? Only they know. 🤣 ~ My Margret

In an effort towards helping my sister pup Scruffy continue to get used to me I got to hang out in her crate while she barked. It only took her a few minutes to realize that playing “find it”with her treats was more fun than barking at me. Eventually she laid down next to the crate and we both took a quick nap. What did I do while she was doing all of that you might ask?
I purred ~ Graham Kitty

Note: we are ever watchful of both Graham and Scruffy to make sure neither becomes stressed. Lots of good boy and good girl praise and Graham had treats in a bowl right next to him but he’s not sure yet if he really likes treats. Given time I’m sure that will change too.
We haven’t tried any of this with Gus as he prefers to maintain a distance from the loud barky sisters. Graham usually convinces him to join in when he’s not sure of something and we are confident in time that’s what will happen here too. ~ My Margret