To get Appa used to his new name we just used it as though it was already his name and when he paid attention to us, we praised him. Sometimes with treats, usually with attention. It was really painless and rather seamless.

And a blowing leaf making your dog deaf is rather normal ... we're working on that still.

rileyflorence wrote:

And a blowing leaf making your dog deaf is rather normal ... we're working on that still.

I'm fairly convinced blowing leaves is the only game Aevyn will hunt. >_>;; Squirrels he's terrified of, Raccoons he ignores, and Deer he stares at like its about to kill him.

A leaf, however, is dangerous. And must be snapped, barked, and jumped on until beaten into submission and no longer able to blow in the wind as freely as it once did.

Watch out Leaf, Aevyn's out there.

And at this rate, Piper is too~! Great name, very cute, and it fits her.