When it comes to working with Ashley, I have found through trial and error that ignoring her is really starting to pay off. This morning, I actually was able to walk up to her while she was on one of the ramps and flea-treat her. This in itself is quite extraordinary, she allowed me to do it. I simply had to gently scruff her to keep her in place, while I put the topical on her. She did not poop, she did not pee, she did not freak out. After it was over, she stayed where she was for a few minutes and then she decided to leave.

I still have the challenge of figuring out how to take all those mats out of her. But I look at it as one challenge at a time. I have also been able to pet her from time to time without issues. However, the minute that I think about even removing one of the mats, she just takes off for the hills. Slow and steady may win this race.