I wrote something a bit ago and still feel that it is worth expanding. I struggle with people who lack the compassion to deal with these amazing creatures. I had to wean mine and she hated me for over a month. I tried tricks and clickers and nothing worked. I let her be and spent 10 hours a day telling her how beautiful she was. She came around and eradicated the struggle. I never yelled and I laughed when she did horrible things. I race to wake up and don't freeze chop, but make everything by hand every morning. We eat together at every meal. She doesn't know step up(she aggressively wants me to play with her and no words are necessary) , but will now not leave my side. I let her decide on her own if I was worth loving. This is a huge investment in time and money and I wouldn't recommend a Grey to anyone because I know how steep the hills are to make it work. They are so very special and I wanted one for almost 30 years, but I didn't have the patience or stability to make it work. Today she met her first Harley Davidson and another dog and carried herself like a lady. I am so proud. We whistle and play all day and I can't imagine anything better than loving my little girl. Thank you all for letting me read past posts that made this all possible!!!