it got better - this is what i did most of the time:
i got some good stuff too... but don't tell massah. hee hee. i also played a LOT with petra. this is a dangerous game, but all turned out well :-)
she got a pacifier that i liked. and subsequently stole.
i had to lay down the law with her, because she seemed to think that just because she OPENED it, she OWNED it. silly puppy; so confused. i set her straight.
we spent a lot of time being nice to each other too, which made motch VERY happy (she gets nervous when we play "boston" games).
i'm one lucky dog, and i'm counting my blessings this new year.