sounds as if you're learning not to depend upon him. sounds healthy as all get out to me...........

as for the dog....they just do that. try coming in my kitchen door with 16 legs (cats) in front, between and behind my legs! jeezzzzzzz. and it actually can be pretty comical. 4 tails waving and 16 legs walking!

you're doing great with J. i'm so very proud of you. now maybe he'll get his out of his --- and take a look at reality! xoxoxo pat